daniel-10:12-13,-nahum-2:7-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 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. Both the LXX . and Theodotion insert Kepler before θεοῦ . This is the more remarkable as κύριος stands for "Jehovah" usually in the Greek versions—a title rarely occurring in Daniel in, and only in, the prayer of the preceding chapter. This addition does not occur in the Peshitta or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 10:13

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days; but, lo, Michael, one of the ohief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. The rendering of the LXX . is, "And the general ( στρατηγὸς ) of the King of the Persians withstood me one and twenty days, and behold Michael, one of the first princes, came to help me, and I left him there with the general of the King of the Persians." The sense of Theedotion is nearly the same as the LXX... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 10:12

Then said he unto me, Fear not - Be not alarmed at my presence; do not fear that your devotions are not accepted, and that your prayers are not heard.For from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand - That is, by a season of extraordinary devotion. Daniel had devoted three full weeks to such a service Daniel 10:2-3, and it would seem from this that one object which he had in view was to make inquiry about the future condition of his people, or to learn what was his own duty... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 10:13

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia - In explaining this very difficult verse it may be proper(1) to consider the literal sense of the words;(2) to deduce the fair meaning of the passage as thus explained; and(3) to notice the practical truths taught.The word rendered “prince” - שׂר s'ar - means, properly, a leader, commander, chief, as of troops, Genesis 21:22; of a king’s body-guard, Genesis 37:36; of cup-bearers, Genesis 41:9; of a prison, Genesis 39:21-22; of a flock, Genesis 47:6. Then... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 10:10-12

Daniel 10:10-12. And behold, a hand touched me This was not the same angel, or personage, who is described Daniel 10:5, but some other of not so great brightness, probably the angel Gabriel in a human form, who had before been sent to Daniel on the like occasions. Whoever it was, his touch revived Daniel, and enabled him to stand upright. And when he had spoken, I stood trembling Though Daniel was not so greatly disturbed and terrified as at the appearance described Daniel 10:5, yet he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 10:13-14

Daniel 10:13-14. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me Hebrew, עמד לנגדי , stood before me. Purver. And so Jun. and Tremel., referring it to an earthly prince. This is thought by some to be Cambyses, the son of Cyrus, intrusted with the management of affairs in the court of Persia when his father was absent on some expedition, and set against the Jews by their enemies, and now endeavouring to embarrass their affairs: over his designs the angel had been watching, in order to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 10:1-21

A vision beside the Tigris (10:1-11:1)Daniel’s final vision was also his longest, and his account of it lasts till the end of the book. At this time Cyrus was in the third year of his rule over the Jews (10:1). The Jews who had returned to their land had already met so much opposition that they had stopped rebuilding their temple (Ezra 4:1-5,Ezra 4:24).Perhaps this opposition was part of the cause of Daniel’s sadness (2-3). Whatever the cause, his mourning and fasting provided the circumstances... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 10:12

the first day . See Daniel 9:23 . chasten = humble. See note on Daniel 10:3 . God . Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 10:13

the prince = ruler. Hebrew. sar = a ruler (from sarar = to rule). Hence Caesar, Tzar or Czar . Generally rendered "prince" in this book. See Daniel 1:7 , Daniel 1:8 , Daniel 1:9 , Daniel 1:10 , Daniel 1:11 , Daniel 1:18 ; Daniel 8:11 , Daniel 8:25 ; Daniel 9:6 , Daniel 9:8 ; Daniel 10:13 , Daniel 10:20 , Daniel 10:21 ; Daniel 11:5 ; Daniel 12:1 . The rulers may be good, angelic (good or evil), or the world-rulers of Ephesians 6:12 . withstood = was standing confronting me. one and twenty... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Daniel 10:13

Daniel 10:13. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me— "Stood before me." Purver. This is thought by some to be either Cyrus or Cambyses, making opposition to the building of the temple, and becoming hostile to the people of God: but as this is not at all probable so soon after passing the decree in their favour, so neither could it be properly deemed resisting an angel. Others have thought that there is an allusion in this verse, and at Dan 10:20 to the guardian or tutelary angels... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 10:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 10:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 10:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 10:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 10:10-12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 10:13-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 10:1-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 10:12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 10:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Daniel 10:13

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