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Daniel Chapter 10 Lesson
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(Dan 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, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
(Dan 10:2) In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
(Dan 10:3) 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.
(Dan 10:4) And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;
(Dan 10:5) 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:
(Dan 10:6) 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 a multitude.
(Dan 10:7) 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.
It is interesting that Daniel’s vision here is similar to that of Paul on the Damascus road. Those standing by were afraid, but they did not see or hear the vision. Yahuwah works in similar ways with many prophets.
(Dan 10:8) 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.
(Dan 10:9) Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.
(Dan 10:10) And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
(Dan 10:11) 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.
(Dan 10:12) 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 Eloah, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.
(Dan 10:13) 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.
The battle is real, set in real places among real individuals. It is not a spiritual battle because it takes place only in mind as a figment of imagination. The text introduces the archangel Michael, one of the chief princes in heaven. “Archangel’ means chief/ruling angel. Michael is thought to be the most powerful.
(Dan 10:14) 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.
(Dan 10:15) And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
Losing the capacity to speak is experienced by various prophets, including Zechariah, the father of John.
(Dan 10:16) 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 Master, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.
(Dan 10:17) For how can the servant of this my master talk with this my master? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.
(Dan 10:18) Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
(Dan 10:19) And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my master speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
(Dan 10:20) Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.
(Dan 10:21) But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
Gabriel in this case shared that knowledge and brought it to Daniel. This experience prepared Daniel to receive the detailed, literal predictions of chapter 11.
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