Daniel 10

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 12

1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. And the thing was true, and a great conflict. And he understood the thing and had understanding of the vision.

2 In those days, I, Daniel, was mourning three weeks of days.

3 I ate no desirable food, and flesh and wine did not come into my mouth. I did not anoint myself at all until three weeks of days were fulfilled.

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Chapter Summary

Daniel having humbled himself sees a vision.

Key Hebrew Words

מַרְאָה vision H4759 · TWOT 2095g
אָבַל mourn H56 · TWOT 6
בִּין understand, discern H995 · TWOT 239
כֹּחַ strength H3581 · TWOT 973a
חֲמוּדָה greatly beloved H2530 · TWOT 673
שַׂר ruler, prince H8269 · TWOT 2295a

People & Context

Daniel (Belteshazzar)

Mourns and fasts three weeks, then alone sees the great vision by the Tigris and is strengthened by the messenger.

The man clothed in linen

Radiant heavenly messenger sent in answer to Daniel's words, who strengthens him and reveals what shall befall his people.

Michael

One of the chief rulers who comes to help against the prince of Persia; called Daniel's people's Ruler.

Timeline

Vision of the Kings of the North and South

After mourning and fasting for three weeks, Daniel received a profound vision from a heavenly man detailing a vast future conflict [44-46]. The revelation mapped out detailed struggles, political alliances, and great battles between the kingdom of the south and the kingdom of the north [47-49].

Daniel 10:1-11:45

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