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Expositor's Bible Commentary - Daniel 12:1-13

THE EPILOGUE(Daniel 12:1-13)THE twelfth chapter of the Book of Daniel serves as a general epilogue to the Book, and is as little free from difficulties in the interpretation of the details as are the other apocalyptic chapters.The keynote, however, to their right understanding must be given in the words "At that time," with which the first verse opens. The words can only mean "the time" spoken of at the end of the last chapter, the days of that final effort of Antiochus against the holy people... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Daniel 12:1-13

CHAPTER 12 The Great Tribulation and Israel’s Deliverance “ And at that time.” What time? The time of the end, the time of trouble such as never was before; the same time to which our Lord refers in Matthew 24:21 . Michael, the great prince which standeth for the Jewish people, is now also mentioned again. He will stand up and take a leading part in the events of that time. From the book of Revelation we learn (chapter 12) that there will be war in heaven, that is where Satan has his dominion... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Daniel 12:5

12:5 Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the {g} river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river.(g) Which was the Tigris. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Daniel 12:1-13

ANTICHRIST AND TRIBULATION In the introduction to this last vision of Daniel, it was stated (Daniel 10:14 ) that it concerned his people “in the latter days,” but thus far it has extended only to Antiochus Epiphanes and the Maccabees. The dividing line is at the close of Daniel 11:35 and the beginning of Daniel 11:36 . In the former we read of the testing and purifying experiences of the wise ones in Israel “even to the time of the end,” and in the latter of a certain “king” who “shall do... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Daniel 12:1-13

The Reservations of God Dan 12:8-13 Who can be so perplexing as God? "It is the glory of God to conceal a thing." We think we have got an answer when we have only got a reply. There is a great sound of thunder in the air, but what it all means not even Daniel can tell. Yet the thunder is very useful; the thunder is the minister of God. There are mountains that have never been climbed; if they had been climbed they had been vulgarised, The pinnacles of the church were not made to be stood... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Daniel 12:5-10

If the Reader diligently remarks what is said in these verses, he will discover three persons here described: one on each side of the river; and one standing upon the waters of the river! There seems a greater degree of glory and pre-eminency in this person, than in the other two. Probably it was Christ, attended by two angels. So it was probably in the visit to Abraham. Genesis 18:1-2 , etc. If this conjecture be right, it is remarkable that the angels knew nothing of the time of these events... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Daniel 12:5

Two angels of Persia and Greece, near the Tigris. (Maldonat) Judges. The Jews say they were Achab and Sedecias, (Origen) as this text seems to allude to Jeremias xxix. 21. or xxxiii. 14. But how were they burnt? since the Jews appear to have stoned them, unless they were delivered up to the king's officers. (ver. 61.) (Calmet) --- The captives under Joakim, were better treated than those who were taken nineteen years afterwards, when all fell into a heavier bondage. (Worthington) --- The... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 12:5-13

5-13 One of the angels asking how long it should be to the end of these wonders, a solemn reply is made, that it would be for a time, times, and a half, the period mentioned ch. Daniel 7:25, and in the Revelation. It signifies 1260 prophetic days or years, beginning from the time when the power of the holy people should be scattered. The imposture of Mohammed, and the papal usurpation, began about the same time; and these were a twofold attack upon the church of God. But all will end well at... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Daniel 12:1-99

Daniel 12 THERE WILL BE, however, other antagonistic powers beside the kings of north and south and the false Messiah-king in Jerusalem. All will be dealt with for 'at that time' as the opening verse of chapter 12 declares God is going to resume His dealings with Israel in His grace. Michael the archangel is specially commissioned to act on their behalf, and he stands up to deal with things, and two great events come to pass. First, there will be a complete deliverance to Daniel's people. This... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Daniel 12:5-13

A Final Word of Cheer v. 5. Then I, Daniel, looked, after the angel had finished his message, and, behold, there stood other two, two more angels besides the one who had spoken to him, the one on this side of the bank of the river and the other on that side of the bank of the river, on either side of the Tigris. v. 6. And one, only one of these angels being introduced as speaking, said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, occupying a position above the... read more