Study
12 From the Book of Daniel is: Daniel 10:1–11:1
1-
This chapter is introductory to Daniel’s last vision. Consider
the date (10:1) and trace out from Ezr. 1:3; 4:, 5 what was happening at that
time to the first contingent of those who returned from exile. What light does
this throw upon the mourning of Daniel (verse 2) and upon the purpose of the
vision?
2-
What does this passage teach of the costliness of communion with
God, and of true prayer?
3-
Read Eph. 6:10-13 in the light of this chapter; also 2 Ki. 6:16-18; Ps. 34:7. In the presence of the
mysterious spirit-world, what comfort may we draw from the New Testament
revelation that our Lord is supreme there also? Cf. Eph. 1:20-23; Col. 1:16;
2:15.
Notes
1-
Verses 5, 6. It is not
said who this august being was. Some features of his appearance and person
remind us of the visions of Ezekiel and John (Ezk. 1:13-16; Rev. 1:13-15).
2-
Verse 8. ‘No strength’: ‘Before God gives strength and power
unto His people He makes them sensible of their own weakness.’
3-
Verse 13. ‘Prince’: used here of guardian angels of the
kingdoms.
4-
Verses 16, 18. The angelic figure described in these verses is
probably the same as the original being of verse 5, but the text is not very
clear.
