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10:14). Therefore, the visions of Da. 11 and 12 give 1:32, 33, 68-72; Re. 3:7; 5:5; 22:16). David wrote many
more detail regarding the events which will precede the of the Psalms of the Bible. [See Covenants.] Was David a
establishment of the kingdom promised to Israel. Da. young teen when he killed Goliath? It is popular to think
11:1-4 repeats the vision of chapter 8 regarding the that David was a 12- or 13-year-old boy when he killed
destruction of the Persian Empire by Alexander the Goliath. The truth is that he was a young man, probably
Great, and the subsequent division of his kingdom in his 20s. The fact that he is called a youth (1 Sa.
following his death. Da. 11:5-20 gives the history of the 17:33, 55) does not refer to childhood, as it commonly
struggles between the southern (Egyptian) and northern does today, but to young manhood. Consider the
(Syrian) parts of the Grecian Empire. Da. 11:21-35 following facts: First, before killing Goliath, David
foreviews the rule of Antiochus Epiphanes, the man who already had the testimony that he was a “mighty valiant
took control of the northern empire and who persecuted man, and a man of war” (1 Sa. 16:18). That the events
the Jews. From Da. 11:36-45 the prophecy looks beyond of chapter 16 precede those of chapters 17 and 18 are
Antiochus to the last-days’ Antichrist. We are told that plain from 17:15 and 18:10. Second, David could wear
this section foreviews “the time of the end” (Da. 11:40). Saul’s armour (1 Sa. 17:38-39). While he chose not to
In Da. 12:1 we are shown the Great Tribulation period wear it, because he had not “proved it,” the fact remains
which Jesus also describes in Mt. 24. In Da. 12:4-5, 13 that apparently it fit him. Why would Saul have
we are again told that these visions concern the end attempted to put his large man’s armour on a young
times. [See Allegorical, Antichrist, Day of the Lord, boy? Third, after killing Goliath, David was immediately
Covenant, Dispensationalism, Gog, Great Tribulation, made the head over Saul’s fighting men (1 Sa. 18:1- 5).
Judgment, Kingdom of God, Last days, Millennium, David was not a boy when he killed the old giant; he
Prophecy, Revelation, Times.] was a young man. This does not detract in the least
DANJAAN (Dan playing the pipe). 2 Sa. 24:6. from the faith and bravery which he displayed in going
DANNAH (low). Jos. 15:49. against the giant. David was willing to go where the
DARIUS (lord-king). There are three Dariuses experienced soldiers would not go.
mentioned in Scripture. (1) Darius the Mede, “the son DAVID, CITY OF. [See City of David.]
of Ahasuerus of the seed of the Medes,” who succeeded DAVIDIC COVENANT. [See Covenant.]
to the kingdom of Babylon on the death of Belshazzar, DAY. (1) A 24-hour day (Ge. 1:5, 8, 13, 19, 23, 31).
and was then 62 years of age. He was Cyaxares, and son We know the days of creation were normal 24-hour days
and successor of Astyages the king of Media, B.C. 538. because they are referred to in Ex. 20:10 in the context
(Da. 5:31; 6:1; 9:1; 11:1) (Young). (2) Darius, son of of normal days. The creation days are said to be the
Hystaspes (Vashtaspa), made king B.C. 521. He same kind of day as Israel’s Sabbath. (2) The daylight
conquered Babylon, Scythia, Libya, Thrace, Macedonia hours (Ex. 13:21; Ac. 20:11). (3) A period of time in
and some of the islands in the Aegean Sea, but the general. Examples are “the perfect day” (Pr. 4:18),
Greeks defeated him at Marathon (B.C. 490). Died B.C. referring to the Lord’s kingdom and glory; “the day of
485 (Ezr. 4:7). (3) Darius, the Persian. Darius II, trouble” (Ps. 50:15), referring to times of trouble; “the
Nothus, king of Persia, B.C. 424-404 (Ne. 12:22) day of temptation” (Ps. 95:8); “the day of
(Smith). prosperity” (Ec. 7:14); “the day of adversity” (Ec. 7:14);
DARIC. [See Dram.] “the day of vengeance” (Pr. 6:34); “the day of
DARKON (bearer). Ezr. 2:56. visitation” (Is. 10:3); “the day of small things” (Ze.
DARLING. Much beloved; my only one (Ps. 22:20; 4:10). (4) A period during which God performs a
certain work. Examples are “the day of salvation” (Is.
35:17). 49:8; 2 Co. 6:2); “the day of the Lord” (Is. 2:12); “the
DART. An arrow or light spear (2 Sa. 18:14; Job last day” (Jn. 6:54); “the day of our Lord Jesus
41:26; Pr. 7:23; He. 12:20). [Military.] Christ” (1 Co. 1:8; Ph. 1:10; 2:16; 2 Th. 2:2). (5)
DATHAN (fount). Nu. 16:1. Spiritually, a reference to careful, upright living (Ro.
DAUB. To plaster (Ex. 2:3; Eze. 13:10). 13:13). [See Calendar, Eternal, Day of the Lord,
DAUGHTER OF ZION. A term describing Jerusalem, Evolution, Forever, Friday, Times, Watch, World.]
the mother city of Israel (Ps. 9:14; Is. 1:8; 2 Ki. 19:21). DAYSMAN. A mediator or arbitrator (Job 9:33).
[See Jerusalem, Zion.] Through His death and shed blood, Jesus Christ has
DAVID (Beloved). Israel’s best king and a great become the mediator between God and men (1 Ti.
prophet and song writer (1 Sa. 16 - 1 Ki. 2:11; 1 Ch. 2:5-6), thus fulfilling the longing of Job. [See High
11-29). God promised to establish an eternal, earthly Priest, Jesus Christ, Redemption.]
kingdom through David’s seed (2 Sa. 7:12-17). This will
be fulfilled through Jesus Christ (Is. 9:6, 7; Mt. 1:1; Lk.

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