Daniel 10:11-12

11 He said to me, "O ¹Daniel, man of high esteem, ²understand the words that I am about to tell you and ³stand upright *, for I have now been sent to you." And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up ⁴trembling.

12 Then he said to me, "⁵Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on ⁶humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response ⁷to your words.

Daniel 10:11-12 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.

Cross References

• 1. Daniel 10:19
• 2. Daniel 8:16, 17
• 3. Ezekiel 2:1
• 4. Job 4:14, 15
• 5. Isaiah 41:10, 14; Daniel 10:19
• 6. Daniel 9:20-23; Daniel 10:2, 3
• 7. Acts 10:30, 31

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "desirability;" or "preciousness"
• [b]. Lit "upon your standing"