📖 Daniel — Chapter 10 (KJV)
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Daniel 10:1 In the third year of RCyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was Tlong: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
Daniel 10:2 In those days RI Daniel was mourning three Tfull weeks.
Daniel 10:3 RI ate no Tpleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
Daniel 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 RHiddekel;
Daniel 10:5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, Rand behold Ta certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
Daniel 10:6 His body also was Rlike 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.
Daniel 10:7 And I Daniel Ralone 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.
Daniel 10:8 Therefore RI was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my Tcomeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
Daniel 10:9 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then Rwas I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.
Daniel 10:10 And, behold, Ran hand touched me, which Tset me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
Daniel 10:11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, Ra man Tgreatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand Tupright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.
Daniel 10:12 Then said he unto me, RFear 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.
Daniel 10:13 But Rthe prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the Tchief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
Daniel 10:14 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people Rin the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.
Daniel 10:15 And when he had spoken such words unto me, RI set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
Daniel 10:16 And, behold, one Rlike 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.
Daniel 10:17 For how can RTthe servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.
Daniel 10:18 Then there came Ragain and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
Daniel 10:19 And said, RO 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 lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
Daniel 10:20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return Rto fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.
Daniel 10:21 But RI will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that Tholdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Daniel 10:1–7 — Mourning precedes a radiant vision
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
In Cyrus’s third year Daniel mourns for three weeks, then sees a linen-clothed figure beside Hiddekel. The radiant appearance is seen by Daniel alone, while his companions quake and hide.
Key Truth: Approach the account with reverence for its effect on the witness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had ____ of the vision.” (Daniel 10:1)
Find it in Daniel 10:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And in the ____ and twentieth day of the first month, as I was …” (Daniel 10:4)
Find it in Daniel 10:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “In those days I ____ was mourning three full weeks.” (Daniel 10:2)
Find it in Daniel 10:2 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Daniel 10:8–14 — A trembling servant is raised and heard
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Daniel loses strength, then is touched and told he is greatly beloved. His prayer was heard from the first day; the messenger describes resistance involving Persia and Michael before announcing the coming explanation.
Key Truth: Continue humble seeking when an answer is delayed.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Therefore I was ____ alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no …” (Daniel 10:8)
Find it in Daniel 10:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Yet heard I the voice of his ____ : and when I heard the voice of his words, …” (Daniel 10:9)
Find it in Daniel 10:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Now I am ____ to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in …” (Daniel 10:14)
Find it in Daniel 10:14 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Daniel 10:15–21 — Strength is given for receiving the message
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Daniel cannot speak and feels unable to bear the encounter. Further touch, peace, and strengthening prepare him to hear what is in the scripture of truth and the continuing conflict described by the messenger.
Key Truth: Receive strength to listen rather than assuming self-sufficiency.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when he had spoken such ____ unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and …” (Daniel 10:15)
Find it in Daniel 10:15 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ there came again and touched me one like the appearance …” (Daniel 10:18)
Find it in Daniel 10:18 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of ____ : and there is none that holdeth with me in …” (Daniel 10:21)
Find it in Daniel 10:21 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Daniel 9:23 — The earlier messenger also calls Daniel greatly beloved.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where do you need strength to listen and wait patiently?
Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. What shows the extent of Daniel's mourning during the three weeks?
2. When were Daniel's words heard according to the speaker?
3. How does Michael's intervention relate to the delayed arrival?
4. What is the message intended to help Daniel understand?
5. How does reassurance affect Daniel's ability to receive the message?
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