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The '''chiastic literary structure of the Book of Daniel''' is that of a double chiasm encompassed by an overarch (1 ⟷ 12:5–13): | The '''chiastic literary structure of the Book of Daniel''' is that of a double chiasm encompassed by an overarch (1 ⟷ 12:5–13): | ||
| − | A (2) — vision shown by God to Nebuchadnezzar of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion: | + | :A (2) — vision shown by God to Nebuchadnezzar of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion: |
#Nebuchadnezzar receives a dream (2:1-3) | #Nebuchadnezzar receives a dream (2:1-3) | ||
#four kingdoms introduced (2:31) | #four kingdoms introduced (2:31) | ||
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#attributes of the fourth empire (2:40-43) | #attributes of the fourth empire (2:40-43) | ||
#eternal dominion of God (2:44-45) | #eternal dominion of God (2:44-45) | ||
| − | :B (3:1–4:3) — trial and deliverance of Daniel's three friends in Babylon | + | ::B (3:1–4:3) — trial and deliverance of Daniel's three friends in Babylon |
| − | ::C (4:4–33) — ("partially" consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar | + | :::C (4:4–33) — ("partially" consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar |
| − | :::D (4:34–37) — King Nebuchadnezzar blesses, honors, and extols the LORD of Hosts | + | ::::D (4:34–37) — King Nebuchadnezzar blesses, honors, and extols the LORD of Hosts |
| − | ::C' (5) — (fully consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Belshazzar | + | :::C' (5) — (fully consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Belshazzar |
| − | :B' (6) — trial and deliverance of Daniel in Medo-Persia | + | ::B' (6) — trial and deliverance of Daniel in Medo-Persia |
| − | A' (7) — vision shown by God to Daniel of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion: | + | :A' (7) — vision shown by God to Daniel of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion: |
#Daniel receives a dream (7:1) | #Daniel receives a dream (7:1) | ||
#four kingdoms introduced (7:2-3) | #four kingdoms introduced (7:2-3) | ||
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#eternal dominion of God (7:26-27) | #eternal dominion of God (7:26-27) | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
| − | A (8:1–14) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, introductory glimpse into the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) | + | :A (8:1–14) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, introductory glimpse into the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) |
| − | :B (8:15–27) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet | + | ::B (8:15–27) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet |
| − | ::C (9:1–19) — Daniel fasts and mourns | + | :::C (9:1–19) — Daniel fasts and mourns |
| − | :::D (9:20–27) — Gabriel explains the final 70 symbolic weeks of probation for the Jewish nation and anointing of the Messiah | + | ::::D (9:20–27) — Gabriel explains the final 70 symbolic weeks of probation for the Jewish nation and anointing of the Messiah |
| − | ::C' (10:1–3) — Daniel fasts and mourns | + | :::C' (10:1–3) — Daniel fasts and mourns |
| − | :B' (10:4–21) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet | + | ::B' (10:4–21) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet |
| − | A' (11:1–12:4) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, expansive focus on the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) | + | :A' (11:1–12:4) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, expansive focus on the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s) |
{{DEFAULTSORT:Daniel}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Daniel}} | ||
[[Category:Bible]] | [[Category:Bible]] | ||
Revision as of 19:08, July 18, 2025
The chiastic literary structure of the Book of Daniel is that of a double chiasm encompassed by an overarch (1 ⟷ 12:5–13):
- A (2) — vision shown by God to Nebuchadnezzar of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion:
- Nebuchadnezzar receives a dream (2:1-3)
- four kingdoms introduced (2:31)
- four kingdoms explained: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome (2:32-33)
- vision of the Son of God destroying the fourth kingdom (2:34-35)
- declaration that the interpretation would be made known to Nebuchadnezzar (2:36-39)
- attributes of the fourth empire (2:40-43)
- eternal dominion of God (2:44-45)
- B (3:1–4:3) — trial and deliverance of Daniel's three friends in Babylon
- C (4:4–33) — ("partially" consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar
- D (4:34–37) — King Nebuchadnezzar blesses, honors, and extols the LORD of Hosts
- C' (5) — (fully consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Belshazzar
- C (4:4–33) — ("partially" consequential) judgment upon the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar
- B' (6) — trial and deliverance of Daniel in Medo-Persia
- B (3:1–4:3) — trial and deliverance of Daniel's three friends in Babylon
- A' (7) — vision shown by God to Daniel of four earthly kingdoms replaced by God's eternal dominion:
- Daniel receives a dream (7:1)
- four kingdoms introduced (7:2-3)
- four kingdoms explained: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome (7:4-8)
- vision of the Son of God destroying the fourth kingdom (7:9-14)
- declaration that the interpretation would be made known to Daniel (7:16-18)
- attributes of the fourth empire (7:19-25)
- eternal dominion of God (7:26-27)
- A (8:1–14) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, introductory glimpse into the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s)
- B (8:15–27) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet
- C (9:1–19) — Daniel fasts and mourns
- D (9:20–27) — Gabriel explains the final 70 symbolic weeks of probation for the Jewish nation and anointing of the Messiah
- C' (10:1–3) — Daniel fasts and mourns
- C (9:1–19) — Daniel fasts and mourns
- B' (10:4–21) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet
- B (8:15–27) — the angel Gabriel explains the vision to Daniel the Prophet
- A' (11:1–12:4) — vision of Medo-Persia and Greece, expansive focus on the latter's fourfold-divided empire(s)