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Daniel 10 Summary
Daniel's Vision by the River Hiddekel
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a vision is revealed to Daniel concerning a thing true with a long appointed time. Daniel mourns three full weeks, eating no pleasant food, neither flesh nor wine, nor anointing himself. On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, standing by the great river Hiddekel, he sees a man clothed in linen with loins girded with fine gold, whose body is like beryl, his face as lightning, his eyes as lamps of fire, and his voice as a multitude. Though his companions see not the vision, a great quaking falls upon them and they flee. Daniel is left alone and weakened, his strength departing. A hand touches him and sets him on his knees and palms, and the man speaks, saying Daniel is greatly beloved and his words were heard from the first day he set his heart to understand and chasten himself before God. The angel reveals that the prince of Persia withstood him twenty-one days until Michael, a chief prince, came to help, and now he comes to make Daniel understand what shall befall his people in the latter days. Daniel is strengthened and told to be strong, with the vision assured to be for many days.
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Daniel 10:1
“In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.”
Daniel 10:11-12
“And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.”
Daniel 10:12-13
“Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.”
Daniel 10:19-21
“And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me. Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.”
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