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Michael was the angel who protected Israel (see Daniel 10:13, 21; Revelation 2:1, 8, 12).
the book: This might be the Book of Truth (Daniel 10:21; see 7:10).
will be delivered: All past rescues of God's people in Daniel (for example, Daniel 3:28; 6:27) hinted at and now lead to the resurrection from the dead (12:2–3).
In the end times, God will save his people and defeat all enemies, including death.
The messenger shared a broad overview of history. It started with Persia, continued through the fall of Greece, and covered the rise and fall of a wicked king or several kings (Daniel 11:21–45). It concluded with the final resurrection and victory of God's people.
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.
Daniel Angels Apocalyptic Literature Resurrection in the Old Testament
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- Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC
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People
Michael: An archangel who fights for God's people
Glossary
Apocalyptic Baptism of the Spirit Book of Daniel Book of Life Daniel (Person) Daniel, Additions to Gabriel Hosea, Book of Michael Place of the Dead
Topics
Archangel Michael Book of Life Books: The Record of the Church of Christ Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Devoutness of Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Prophecies of Iran Lamb's Book of Life Michael: The Archangel: His Message to Daniel Nuclear War Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied The Great Tribulation The Tribulation