“1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto
Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing [was] true,
but the time appointed [was] long: and he understood the thing, and had
understanding of the vision. 2 In those days I Daniel was mourning three
full weeks. 3 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my
mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were
fulfilled. 4 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I
was by the side of the great river, which [is] Hiddekel; 5 Then I lifted
up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen,
whose loins [were] girded with fine gold of Uphaz: 6 His body also [was]
like 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. 7 And I Daniel alone 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. 8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this
great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness
was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. 9 Yet
heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words,
then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.”
“10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and
[upon] the palms of my hands. 11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man
greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand
upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word
unto me, I stood trembling. 12 Then said he unto me, Fear 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. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood
me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came
to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. 14 Now I am
come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter
days: for yet the vision [is] for [many] days. 15 And when he had spoken
such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
16 And, behold, [one] like 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. 17 For how can the 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. 18 Then there came
again and touched me [one] like the appearance of a man, and he
strengthened me, 19 And said, O 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. 20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto
thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when
I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. 21 But I will shew
thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and [there is] none
that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.” (Daniel
10:1-21 AV)
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