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, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks.3 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine into my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.4 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel,5 I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with pure gold of Uphaz:6 his body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches, and his arms and his feet like unto burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.8 So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.9 Yet heard I the voice of his words; and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I fallen into a deep sleep on my face, with my face toward the ground.10 And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, thou 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.12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard: and I am come for thy words’ sake.13 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.14 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days; for the vision is yet for many days:15 and when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.16 And, behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by reason of the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I retain no strength.17 For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither was there breath left in me.18 Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.19 And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spake unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I am come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I go forth, lo, the prince of Greece shall come.21 But I will tell thee that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me against these, but Michael your prince.

Daniel 10

An Angel Appears to Daniel

1 s In the thirdss year of King Cyrus of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel (who was also called Belteshazzar). This message was true and concerned a great war.t He understood the message and gained insight by the vision.
2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole weeks.t

3 I ate no choice food; no meat or wine came to my lips,t nor did I anoint myself with oils until the end of those three weeks.
4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first months I was beside the great river, the Tigris.t5 I looked upt and saw at mans clothed in linen;t around his waist was a belt made of gold from Upaz.t

6 His body resembled yellow jasper,t and his face had an appearance like lightning. His eyes were like blazing torches;t his arms and feet had the gleam of polished bronze. His voicet thundered forth like the sound of a large crowd.
7 Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men who were with me did not see it.t On the contrary, they were overcome with frightt and ran away to hide.8 I alone was left to see this great vision. My strength drained fromt me, and my vigor disappeared;t I was without energy.t9 I listened to his voice,s and as I did sot I fell into a trance-like sleep with my face to the ground.10 Thent a hand touched me and set me on my hands and knees.st11 He said to me, “Daniel, you are of great value.t Understand the words that I am about tot speak to you. So stand up,t for I have now been sent to you.” When he said thist to me, I stood up shaking.12 Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mindt to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.13 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia was opposing me for twenty-one days. Butt Michael, one of the leading princes, came to help me, because I was left theres with the kings of Persia.

14 Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to future days.”
15 While he was saying this to me,t I was flat ont the ground and unable to speak.16 Thent one who appeared to be a human beings was touching my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak, saying to the one who was standing before me, “Sir,t due to the vision, anxiety has gripped me and I have no strength.17 How, sir, am I able to speak with you?t My strength is gone,t and I am breathless.”18 Then the one who appeared to be a human being touched me againt and strengthened me.19 He said to me, “Don’t be afraid, you who are valued.t Peace be to you! Be strong! Be really strong!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened. I said, “Sir, you may speak now,t for you have given me strength.”20 He said, “Do you know why I have come to you?s Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.21 However, I will first tell you what is written in a dependable book.t (There is no one who strengthens me against these princes,t except Michael yourt prince.