Daniel's Terrifying Vision of a Man

Daniel 10

1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose a name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, 1 but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision.

2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. 3 I ate no 2 pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. 4 Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the 3 Tigris, 5 I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in b linen, whose waist was c girded with gold of Uphaz! 6 His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, d and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude. 7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. 8 Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my 4 vigor was turned to 5 frailty in me, and I retained no strength. 9 Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.

10 e Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. 11 And he said to me, "O Daniel, f man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you." While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling. 12 Then he said to me, g "Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, h your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13 i "But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, j Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. 14 "Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people k in the latter days, l for the vision refers to many days yet to come."

15 When he had spoken such words to me, m I 6 turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. 16 And suddenly, n one having the likeness of the 7 sons of men o touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, "My lord, because of the vision p my sorrows have 8 overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength. 17 "For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me."

18 Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 q And he said, "O man greatly beloved, r fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!" So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, "Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me." 20 Then he said, "Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight s with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come. 21 "But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, t except Michael your prince.

  1. Cross References
    Daniel 1:7
    To them the chief of the eunuchs gave names: he gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, AbedNego'.
  2. Cross References
    Ezekiel 9:2
    And suddenly six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each with his battle-ax in his hand. One man among them was clothed with linen and had a writer's inkhorn at his side. They went in and stood beside the bronze altar.
    Ezekiel 10:2
    Then He spoke to the man clothed with linen, and said, "Go in among the wheels, under the cherub, fill your hands with coals of fire from among the cherubim, and scatter them over the city." And he went in as I watched.
  3. Cross References
    Revelation 1:13
    And in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band.
    Revelation 15:6
    And out of the temple came the seven angels having the seven plagues, clothed in pure bright linen, and having their chests girded with golden bands.
  4. Cross References
    Revelation 1:15
    His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters.
  5. Cross References
    Daniel 9:21
    Yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, reached me about the time of the evening offering.
  6. Cross References
    Daniel 9:23
    At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved; therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision:
  7. Cross References
    Revelation 1:17
    And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, " Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last.
  8. Cross References
    Daniel 9:3
    Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
    Daniel 9:4
    And I prayed to the LORD my God, and made confession, and said, "O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments.
    Daniel 9:22
    And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, "O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand.
    Daniel 9:23
    At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved; therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision:
    Acts 10:4
    And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, "What is it, lord?" So he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.
  9. Cross References
    Daniel 10:20
    Then he said, "Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come.
  10. Cross References
    Daniel 10:21
    But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince.
    Daniel 12:1
    At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered, Every one who is found written in the book.
    Revelation 12:7
    And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought.
  11. Cross References
    Genesis 49:1
    And Jacob called his sons and said, "Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last days:
    Deuteronomy 31:29
    "For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you. And evil will befall you in the latter days, because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger through the work of your hands."
    Daniel 2:28
    But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream, and the visions of your head upon your bed, were these:
  12. Cross References
    Daniel 8:26
    "And the vision of the evenings and mornings Which was told is true; Therefore seal up the vision, For it refers to many days in the future."
    Daniel 10:1
    In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision.
  13. Cross References
    Daniel 8:18
    Now, as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep with my face to the ground; but he touched me, and stood me upright.
    Daniel 10:9
    Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.
  14. Cross References
    Daniel 8:15
    Then it happened, when I, Daniel, had seen the vision and was seeking the meaning, that suddenly there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.
  15. Cross References
    Jeremiah 1:9
    Then the LORD put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me: "Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
    Daniel 10:10
    Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands.
  16. Cross References
    Daniel 10:8
    Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength.
    Daniel 10:9
    Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.
  17. Cross References
    Daniel 10:11
    And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you." While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.
  18. Cross References
    Judges 6:23
    Then the LORD said to him, "Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.
    Isaiah 43:1
    But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.
    Daniel 10:12
    Then he said to me, "Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.
  19. Cross References
    Daniel 10:13
    But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.
  20. Cross References
    Daniel 10:13
    But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.
    Revelation 12:7
    And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought.
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