1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, I, Daniel, known as Belteshazzar, received a profound word—a true revelation, but I struggled to understand it. Finally, its interpretation was disclosed to me in a vision, and I began to understand the word.
2At that time, I was in a period of mourning for three weeks.
3During the entire three weeks, I ate no delicacies —no meat and no sweets. I drank no wine, nor did I groom myself.
4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I had a vision while I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River.
5I opened my eyes to look about me, and I saw a man approaching who was robed in white linen and wearing a belt of pure gold.
6His body was like a glowing gemstone, his face shining as bright as lightning. His eyes were blazing like fiery torches; his arms and legs were gleaming like polished bronze; and the sound of his voice was thunderous, like the roar of a multitude.
7Although others were present, I was the only one who experienced this open vision. Yet, it was so real that it terrified those who were with me, and they ran away to hide.
8I found myself alone, gazing on this astounding vision; I was left stunned and powerless. My appearance was altered beyond recognition, and what little strength I had deserted me.
Daniel’s Dialogue with an Angel9As soon as the angel began to speak to me, I fell unconscious with my face to the ground, as in a coma.
10Then I felt a powerful hand grip me and help me to my hands and knees. I was trembling with fear!
11He said, “Daniel, you are greatly loved and a precious treasure to God. Now, stand up and understand the words that I am about to say, for God has sent me to you.”
So, I rose to my feet, still shaking like a leaf.
12He reassured me by saying, “Daniel, don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring to you the answer to your prayer. From the first day you sought to understand the revelation and humbled yourself before God, your words were heard in heaven.
13However, for the past twenty-one days, the principality over the kingdom of Persia stood to oppose and resist me. Then Michael, one of the chief princes of heaven, came to my assistance. I was left there, confronting the king of Persia.
14Now I have come to help you comprehend what will happen to your people in the final days, for the vision pertains to a time still to come.”
15Upon hearing these words, I bowed facedown and was left speechless.
16Then suddenly, one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I was finally able to speak. So, I said to the one standing in front of me, “My lord, this vision has left me overcome, undone, and overwhelmed. I feel totally weak and helpless.
17My lord, how can I, your servant, even talk to you? I have no strength, and I can barely catch my breath!”
18Once again, the one who looked like a man gripped me and imparted strength to me.
19He said to me, “Be strong! Be very, very strong! Do not be afraid, for you are greatly loved and a precious treasure to God. God’s peace is yours.” As he spoke those words, I felt strength pour into me, and I said, “Now, I’m ready to listen to you, my lord, for you have given me strength.”
20aHe then said, “Don’t you know why I have come to you?
20bNow, I am about to go back and fight the principality with him. Once we have defeated him, the principality over Greece will come next.”
21I will unveil to you what is written in the Book of Truth: but first, I want you to know that there is none who fights alongside me against these forces of darkness except Michael, your people’s prince.
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