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10:1 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.
10:2 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
10:3 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.
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 Hiddekel; 10:5 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: 10:6 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.
10:7 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.
10:8 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.
10:9 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.
10:10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
10:11 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.
10:12 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.
10:13 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.
10:14 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.
10:15 And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
10:16 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.
10:17 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.
10:18 Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, 10:19 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.
10:20 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.
10:21 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.


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Everything King James Bible:Daniel
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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Book: Daniel
Chapter: 10

Overview:
Daniel's Vision near the River Hiddekel. (1-9) He is to expect
a discovery of future events. (10-21)

1-9. This Chapter relates the beginning of Daniel's last
Vision, which is continued to the End of the Book. The time
would be long before all would be accomplished; and much of it
is not yet fulfilled. Christ appeared to Daniel in a glorious
form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of
him. Let us admire his condescension for us and our Salvation.
There remained No strength in Daniel. The greatest and best of
men cannot Bear the full discoveries of the Divine Glory; for No
Man can see it, and live; but glorified saints see Christ as he
is, and can Bear the sight. How dreadful soever Christ may
appear to those under convictions of Sin, there is enough in his
Word to quiet their spirits.

10-21 Whenever we enter into Communion with God, it becomes us
to have a due sense of the infinite distance between us and the
holy God. How shall we, that are Dust and Ashes, speak to the
Lord of Glory? Nothing is more likely, nothing more effectual to
revive the drooping spirits of the saints, than to be assured of
God's Love to them. From the very first Day we begin to look
toward God in a way of duty, he is ready to meet us in the way
of Mercy. Thus ready is God to hear Prayer. When the Angel had
told the Prophet of the things to come, he was to return, and
oppose the decrees of the Persian Kings against the Jews. The
angels are employed as God's ministering servants, Heb 1:14.
Though much was done against the Jews By the Kings of Persia,
God permitting it, much more mischief would have been done if
God had not prevented it. He would now more fully show what were
God's purposes, of which the prophecies form an outline; and we
are concerned to study what is written in these Scriptures of
Truth, for they belong to our Everlasting peace. While Satan and
his angels, and evil counsellors, excite princes to mischief
against the Church, we may rejoice that Christ our Prince, and
all his mighty angels, act against our enemies; but we ought not
to expect many to favour us in this evil world. Yet the whole
counsel of God shall be established; and let each one pray, Lord
Jesus, be our Righteousness now, and thou wilt be our
Everlasting confidence, through Life, in Death, at the Day of
Judgment, and for evermore.

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