1 Cyrus was king of Persia. During the third year of Cyrus’ reign, Daniel learned of these things. (Daniel’s other name is Belshazzar.) These things are true but very difficult to understand. But Daniel understood these things. These were explained to him in a vision.
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2 Daniel says, “During that time, I, Daniel, wept for three weeks.
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3 During those three weeks I did not eat any good food. I did not eat any meat. I did not drink any wine. I did not put any oil on my head. I didn’t do any of these things for three weeks.
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4 “On the 24th day of the first month of the year, I was standing on the bank of the great river Tigris.
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5 While I was standing there, I looked up. And I saw a man standing in front of me. He was wearing cotton clothes. A belt of pure gold was tied around his waist.
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6 His body was like a shining stone. His face shone like lightning! His eyes were like flames of fire. His hands and feet were like shining brass! His voice was as loud as a crowd!
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7 “I, Daniel, was the only one who saw this vision. The men around me did not see the vision, but they were afraid. They were so frightened that they ran and hid.
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8 So I was left alone. I was watching this vision – and it scared me. I lost my strength. My face became like the face of a dead man, and I was helpless.
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9 Then I heard the man in the vision speaking. As I listened to his voice, I fell into a deep sleep. My face fell to the ground.
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10 “Then a hand touched me when it happened,” I stood up with my hands and feet. I was so scared I was shaking.
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11 The man in the vision said to me, 9 Daniel, God loves you very much. Think carefully about the words I am telling you. Arise, I have been sent to you. And when he said this, I got up and stood up. I was still shaking because I was scared.
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12 Then the man in the vision started talking again. He said, 9 Daniel, don’t be afraid. From the first day you decided to acquire wisdom and to be built before God. He has been listening to your prayers. I have come to you because you have been praying.
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13 But the prince of Persia has been fighting with me and has been bothering me for 21 days. Then one of the most important princes, Michael, came to my aid, so I left him there with the king of Persia.
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14 Daniel, I have come to tell you now what will happen to your people in the future. This vision is about the future
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15 “While the man was talking to me, I bowed down and prostrated myself. I could not speak.
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16 Then he, who looked like a man, touched my lips. I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, 9 Sir, my stomach is churning because of what I saw in the vision. I feel helpless.
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17 Sir, I am your servant Daniel. How can I talk to you? I have lost my strength and I find it difficult to breathe. ‘
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18 “He looked like a man. He touched me again. When he touched me, I felt better.
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19 Then he said, 9 Daniel, don’t be afraid. God loves you so much. Peace be upon you. Now be strong, be strong. 9 “When he spoke to me, I became strong. Then I said, 9 Sir, you have given me strength. Now you can speak.”
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20 “Then he said,” 9 Daniel, do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will have to go back to fight the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece will come. .
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21 But Daniel, before I go I will tell you what is written in the book of truth. No one but Michael stands with me against those evil angels. Michael is the prince (angel) who rules over your people.
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