📖 Daniel — Chapter 12 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall RMichael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
Daniel 12:2 And Rmany of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Daniel 12:3 And Rthey that be Twise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, Rshut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
Daniel 12:5 Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood Rother two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river.
Daniel 12:6 And Rone said to the man clothed in linen, which was Tupon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?
Daniel 12:7 And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when Rhe held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for Ta time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.
Daniel 12:8 And I heard, Rbut I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?
Daniel 12:9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are Rclosed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Daniel 12:10 Many Rshall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
Daniel 12:11 And from Rthe time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and Tthe abomination that Tmaketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.
Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.
Daniel 12:13 But go thou thy way till the end be: Tfor thou shalt Rrest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Daniel 12:1–5 — Deliverance, awakening, and the wise who shine
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Michael’s arising accompanies extraordinary trouble and deliverance for those written in the book. Awakening leads to everlasting life or shame, while the wise and those turning many to righteousness shine; Daniel is told to seal the book.
Key Truth: Let future accountability encourage faithful instruction now.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the ____ of thy people: and there shall be a time of …” (Daniel 12:1)
Find it in Daniel 12:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to ____ as the stars for ever and ever.” (Daniel 12:3)
Find it in Daniel 12:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the …” (Daniel 12:5)
Find it in Daniel 12:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Daniel 12:6–9 — A question about the end meets a bounded answer
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A question across the river asks how long the wonders will last. The sworn answer names an allotted time, yet Daniel’s request for understanding receives the instruction to go his way because the words remain sealed.
Key Truth: Respect the limits of what is made known.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And I heard, but I understood not: then ____ I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of …” (Daniel 12:8)
Find it in Daniel 12:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And I ____ the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters …” (Daniel 12:7)
Find it in Daniel 12:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the ____ are closed up and sealed till the time of the …” (Daniel 12:9)
Find it in Daniel 12:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Daniel 12:10–13 — Purification, patient waiting, and Daniel’s rest
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The closing word contrasts wise understanding with ongoing wickedness and gives stated periods concerning desolation and waiting. Daniel is directed to go his way, rest, and stand in his allotted place at the end.
Key Truth: Practice patient faithfulness within the hope given.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the ____ shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; …” (Daniel 12:10)
Find it in Daniel 12:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three …” (Daniel 12:12)
Find it in Daniel 12:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But go thou thy way ____ the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in …” (Daniel 12:13)
Find it in Daniel 12:13 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
John 5:29 — Jesus also speaks of resurrection to life and judgment.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What faithful task can you do now while leaving unrevealed outcomes with God?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Who among Daniel's people is described as delivered in the time of trouble?
2. What two outcomes are distinguished when sleepers in the dust awake?
3. What lasting image describes those who turn many to righteousness?
4. What distinction accompanies purification and trial?
5. What personal assurance accompanies Daniel's instruction to go his way?
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