Daniel 10:13

Translations

Modern

However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.

Traditional

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

Literal

And the prince of the kingdom of Persia was standing in front of me for twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there alongside the kings of Persia.

Latin

Princeps autem regni Persarum restitit mihi viginti et uno diebus: et ecce Michaël, unus de principibus primis, venit in adjutorium meum, et ego remansi ibi juxta regem Persarum.

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English

However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.

Notes

Daniel 10:13

the prince of the kingdom: Spiritual forces behind different nations, like the spirit prince of Persia or Greece, blocked the way of God's messenger who responded to the prayers of God's people (see Daniel 10:20–11:1).
one of the chief princes: An archangel is a chief among God's heavenly messengers.
Daniel's world, and ours, has more than what we can see. Daniel learns that history's great events happen against a real spiritual backdrop. In this world, spiritual beings either support or hinder God's people, and age-old conflicts play out. Behind everything, the Ancient of Days guides all things and judges the process and its outcome.
God's covenant with his people and their relationship with him through prayer are central. The world is not ultimately governed by angels and spirit princes, but by the Ancient of Days, who hears his people's prayers.

Daniel 10:1–12:13

This final vision spans from 536 BC to a future when Daniel will rise from the dead and receive his inheritance. All earthly kingdoms will be destroyed. The eternal kingdom of the Son of Man will arise. God's people will finally be rescued, and death, the ultimate enemy, will be defeated.

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel Angels Apocalyptic Literature

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Jude 1:9
But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.
Daniel 10:20–21
“Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come.
Revelation 12:7
Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.
Ezra 4:4–6
Then the people of the land set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to build.
Colossians 2:10
And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
1 Thessalonians 2:18
For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
1 Peter 3:22
…who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.
Zechariah 3:1–2
Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.
Ezra 4:24
Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

People

Michael: An archangel who fights for God's people

Places

Persia: An empire that ruled over the exiled Jews

Glossary

Angel Apocalyptic Book of Daniel Darius Demon Javan (Place) Michael Prayer of Joseph

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Archangel Michael Government: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to God In Iran Michael: The Archangel: His Message to Daniel Powers and Principalities

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