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Daniel 10:13-21

Listen to Daniel 10:13-21
13 1The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me 2twenty-one days, but 3Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia,
14 4and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people 5in the latter days. For 6the vision is for days yet to come. ”
15 When he had spoken to me according to these words, 7I turned my face toward the ground 8and was mute.
16 And behold, 9one in the likeness of the children of man 10touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke. I said to him who stood before me, “O my lord, by reason of the vision pains have come upon me, and 11I retain no strength.
17 How can my lord’s servant talk with my lord? For now no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me. ”
18 Again 12one having the appearance of a man 13touched me and strengthened me.
19 And he said, 14“O man greatly loved, 15fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage. ” And as 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? But now I will return to fight against the 16prince of Persia; and when I go out, behold, the prince of 17Greece will come.
21 But I will tell you 18what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against these except 19Michael, your prince.

Daniel 10:13-21 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO DANIEL 10

This chapter is an introduction to the prophecies contained in the two following chapters; and begins with an account of Daniel's mourning and fasting, preparatory to the vision he had, Da 10:1-3, and of the appearance of Christ to him, with the time and place of it; who is described by his clothing, and the several parts of his body, which were very glorious, he appearing in a human form, Da 10:4-6, then follows an account of the effects it had upon him, Da 10:7-9, and of what encouragement and strength he received from him, by words and touches, to listen to what he said; and to expect a discovery and an understanding of things of moment and importance, which should be in future times, Da 10:10-21.

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Cross References 19

  • 1. 10:13 ver. 20
  • 2. 10:13 [ver. 2, 3]
  • 3. 10:13 ver. 21; ch. 12:1; Jude 9; Rev. 12:7
  • 4. 10:14 [See ver. 12 above]
  • 5. 10:14 ch. 2:28
  • 6. 10:14 ch. 8:26; [Hab. 2:3]
  • 7. 10:15 ver. 9; ch. 8:18
  • 8. 10:15 Ps. 39:2, 9
  • 9. 10:16 See ch. 8:15
  • 10. 10:16 Isa. 6:7
  • 11. 10:16 ver. 8
  • 12. 10:18 [See ver. 16 above]
  • 13. 10:18 [See ver. 16 above]
  • 14. 10:19 ver. 11; ch. 9:23
  • 15. 10:19 See ver. 12
  • 16. 10:20 ver. 13
  • 17. 10:20 ch. 8:21
  • 18. 10:21 ch. 12:1, 4; [Ex. 32:32]
  • 19. 10:21 See ver. 13
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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