Daniel 10 :: New English Translation (NET)

Daniel Is Terrified by a Vision

Dan 10:1In the third 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. He understood the message and gained insight by the vision.

Dan 10:2

Dan 10:2In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole weeks.

Dan 10:3

Dan 10:3I ate no choice food; no meat or wine came to my lips, nor did I anoint myself with oil until the end of those three weeks.

Dan 10:4

Dan 10:4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was beside the great river, the Tigris.

Dan 10:5

Dan 10:5I looked up and saw a man clothed in linen; around his waist was a belt made of gold from Upaz.

Dan 10:6

Dan 10:6His body resembled yellow jasper, and his face had an appearance like lightning. His eyes were like blazing torches; his arms and feet had the gleam of polished bronze. His voice thundered forth like the sound of a large crowd.

Dan 10:7

Dan 10:7Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men who were with me did not see it. On the contrary, they were overcome with fright and ran away to hide.

Dan 10:8

Dan 10:8I alone was left to see this great vision. My strength drained from me, and my vigor disappeared; I was without energy.

Dan 10:9

Dan 10:9I listened to his voice, and as I did so I fell into a trance-like sleep with my face to the ground.

Daniel Comforted

Dan 10:10

Dan 10:10Then a hand touched me and set me on my hands and knees.

Dan 10:11

Dan 10:11He said to me, "Daniel, you are of great value. Understand the words that I am about to speak to you. So stand up, for I have now been sent to you." When he said this to me, I stood up shaking.

Dan 10:12

Dan 10:12Then he said to me, "Don't be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.

Dan 10:13

Dan 10:13However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia was opposing me for twenty-one days. But Michael, one of the leading princes, came to help me, because I was left there with the kings of Persia.

Dan 10:14

Dan 10:14Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to future days."

Dan 10:15

Dan 10:15While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.

Dan 10:16

Dan 10:16Then one who appeared to be a human being was touching my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak, saying to the one who was standing before me, "Sir, due to the vision, anxiety has gripped me and I have no strength.

Dan 10:17

Dan 10:17How, sir, am I able to speak with you? My strength is gone, and I am breathless."

Dan 10:18

Dan 10:18Then the one who appeared to be a human being touched me again and strengthened me.

Dan 10:19

Dan 10:19He said to me, "Don't be afraid, you who are valued. Peace be to you! Be strong! Be really strong!" When he spoke to me, I was strengthened. I said, "Sir, you may speak now, for you have given me strength."

Dan 10:20

Dan 10:20He said, "Do you know why I have come to you? Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.

Dan 10:21

Dan 10:21However, I will first tell you what is written in a dependable book. (There is no one who strengthens me against these princes, except Michael your prince.

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Daniel Is Terrified by a Vision

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