And to hit with a wicked fist. We know of it only from v. 9. Apart from these trivial differences, the two prophets are describing the same Person, appearing in the same way. And note that this demon is not a weakling.
Then, as Gabriel mentions, some years pass and then new events take place. Eventually, Seleucus II dies and he is succeeded by his son, Seleucus III, who dies quickly, and is succeeded by his brother, Antiochus III the Great. Daniel - Lesson 10 | Verse By Verse Ministry International. Legions of angels are at His service. Does the Old or New Testament have more references to angels? Daniel says his three-week fast ended on the twenty-fourth day of the first month on the Jewish calendar. Maybe the armies of the world are getting more than they bargained for when they attack Israel! What river is mentioned in Daniel 10:4?
While Gabriel and Michael were intent on resisting the demon to prevent his success. Book of daniel chapter 10. He uses politics, laws, and governments to enact his policies and fight against God. Though Jesus received angelic assistance as an incarnate man (Mark 1:13 and Luke 22:43), it is difficult to think of Him needing or receiving angelic help before the incarnation. So his question to Daniel is, really, do you see how important this revelation is? It isn't merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays.
When we see Him we are going to 'run up and throw our arms around him. ' Which meant that the border separating these two power empires ran right through the middle of Israel. Earlier, Gabriel said he was fighting a demon of Persia for three weeks. But, his incursion laid the groundwork for the rise of Alexander the Great. So he ate nothing that he liked or desired, like meat or wine.
Both have great destructive power. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. He avoids any food or drink that represents joy. Instead, we see compassion and mercy toward Daniel, although he was clearly physically inferior. Nevertheless, he is to keep on praying. So Daniel sought to bring his soul and body into agreement. This is another typical function of angels. Daniel was so severely affected by this vision that he could barely breathe, much less could he deal with prophetic complexities. Which, of course, prompts the customary angelic greeting. The message was true, but the appointed time was long: Daniel 10 sets the stage for the spectacular prophecy ( message) of Daniel 11, which described a time of great persecution and testing for the people of Israel. Lets see how you go... 11:9 "Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land. Daniel 10 Bible Study Commentary And Discussion Questions. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks (Daniel 10:2). His eyes were like a flame of fire, his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters.
Just come before Him humbly acknowledging your need of His grace. Do not you have any such fear for other people, and especially do not be afraid of it for yourselves. How long was Daniel mourning according to Daniel 10:2? That prophecy deals with events of the very end days. For as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. This part of the prophecy just gives us context, as does the next. Daniel chapter 10 questions and answers. In Daniel, He is clothed in linen, like the high priests, representing His office as our high priest. It is a bit of a mystery. Application – Pray in confidence, knowing that God hears and will answer.
Daniel strengthened twice – The awesome vision Daniel took in began to overwhelm him again.