Daniel 10 (NET)

Daniel 10:1¹In 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:2²In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole weeks.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:3³I 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:4⁴On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was beside the great river, the Tigris.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:5⁵I looked up and saw a man clothed in linen; around his waist was a belt made of gold from Ufaz.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:6⁶His 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:7⁷Only 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:8⁸I alone was left to see this great vision. My strength drained from me, and my vigor disappeared; I was without energy.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:9⁹I listened to his voice, and as I did so I fell into a trance-like sleep with my face to the ground.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:10¹⁰Then a hand touched me and set me on my hands and knees.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:11¹¹He 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:12¹²Then 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:13¹³However, 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:14¹⁴Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in future days, for the vision pertains to days to come.”Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:15¹⁵While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:16¹⁶Then 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:17¹⁷How, sir, am I able to speak with you? My strength is gone, and I am breathless.”Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:18¹⁸Then the one who appeared to be a human being touched me again and strengthened me.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:19¹⁹He said to me, “Don’t be afraid, you who are highly 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.”Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:20²⁰He 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Daniel 10:21²¹However, 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s