Verse 19
The angel repeated the complimentary description "man of high esteem" (cf. Daniel 10:11; Daniel 9:23), which reassured Daniel. He also encouraged him not to fear, to feel at peace, to take courage, and to be courageous (Daniel 10:19; cf. Joshua 1:9). These words strengthened the aged prophet (cf. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10), and he asked the angel to give him the rest of the revelation.
The total effect of these many verses that dwell on Daniel’s felt weakness, and the strength that an angel or angels provided him, is to make the reader anticipate the following revelation. It is very important.
"This vision [in Daniel 11:2 to Daniel 12:4] contains the most detailed prophetic revelation in the Book of Daniel." [Note: Pentecost, "Daniel," p. 1366.]
The angel’s explanation of his activity 10:20-11:1
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