Daniel’s final vision of the Future A. The purpose of the visit Daniel 10:1-21. 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.(This verse summarizes some two years after Zerubbabel’s return) 2. In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.3. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in 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. Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: 6. His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of 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, so that they fled to hide themselves. 8. Therefore 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. (Daniel is likely mourning because of continued reports on the state of Jerusalem. The heavenly messenger is awesome and full of splendor, resembling the beings of Ezek.)9. Yet heard I the voice of his words, and then was I in deep sleep on my face, and 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. (The visitation of the heavenly beings to reinforce that Daniel’s message is indeed from heaven) 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. But the price 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. (This is one of the clearest OT examples that demonic armies oppose God’s purposes and that earthly struggles often reflect what is happening in the heavenlies, and that prayer with fasting may affect the outcome. The prince…Persia would be the head of the spiritual forces marshaled on behalf of sinful Persia, especially in relation to its destructive interaction with God’s people. Michael is a senior angel. The exact nature of the conflict and why the messenger could not defeat the prince are not state) 14. Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days; for yet the vision is for many days. 15. And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb. 16. And, behold , one like the similitude 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 the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength. 17. For how can the servants of this my lords talk with this my Lord? For as for me, neither is there breath left me. (4 of Truth-In-Action at the end of Dan.) 18. Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me. 19. And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not:
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