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Visión junto al Tigris

10 En el año tercero de Ciro, rey de Persia, un mensaje[a] fue revelado a Daniel(A), a quien llamaban Beltsasar(B). El mensaje[b] era verdadero y acerca de un gran conflicto[c]; él comprendió el mensaje[d] y tuvo entendimiento de la visión(C). En aquellos días, yo, Daniel, había estado en duelo(D) durante tres semanas completas. No comí manjar delicado[e] ni entró en mi boca carne ni vino(E), ni usé ungüento alguno, hasta que se cumplieron las tres semanas. Y el día veinticuatro del primer mes, estando yo junto a la orilla del gran río(F), es decir, el Tigris[f], alcé los ojos y miré, y he aquí, había un hombre vestido de lino(G), cuya cintura estaba ceñida con un cinturón de oro(H) puro de Ufaz(I). Su cuerpo era como de berilo[g], su rostro tenía[h] la apariencia de un relámpago, sus ojos eran como antorchas de fuego, sus brazos y pies como el brillo del bronce bruñido(J), y el sonido de sus palabras como el estruendo de una multitud. Y solo yo, Daniel, vi la visión(K); los hombres que estaban conmigo no vieron la visión(L), pero un gran terror(M) cayó sobre ellos y huyeron a esconderse. Me quedé solo(N) viendo esta gran visión; no me quedaron fuerzas, y mi rostro[i] se demudó, desfigurándose(O), sin retener yo fuerza alguna. Pero oí el sonido de sus palabras, y al oír el sonido de sus palabras, caí en un sueño profundo sobre mi rostro, con mi rostro en tierra(P).

10 Entonces, he aquí, una mano me tocó(Q), y me hizo temblar sobre mis rodillas y sobre las palmas de mis manos. 11 Y me dijo: Daniel, hombre muy estimado[j](R), entiende(S) las palabras que te voy a decir y ponte en pie[k](T), porque ahora he sido enviado a ti. Cuando él me dijo estas palabras, me puse en pie temblando(U). 12 Entonces me dijo: No temas(V), Daniel, porque desde el primer día en que te propusiste en tu corazón entender y humillarte delante de tu Dios, fueron oídas tus palabras, y a causa de tus palabras he venido(W). 13 Mas el príncipe del reino de Persia se me opuso[l] por veintiún días, pero he aquí, Miguel, uno de los primeros príncipes(X), vino en mi ayuda, ya que yo había sido dejado allí con los reyes de Persia. 14 Y he venido para darte a conocer(Y) lo que sucederá a tu pueblo al final de los días(Z), porque la visión es para días aún lejanos(AA). 15 Cuando habló conmigo estas palabras, volví[m] mi rostro a tierra y enmudecí(AB). 16 Y he aquí, uno semejante a un hombre[n](AC) tocó mis labios; entonces abrí mi boca y hablé(AD), y dije al que estaba delante de mí: Señor mío, a causa de la visión me ha invadido la angustia[o] y me he quedado sin fuerzas(AE). 17 ¿Cómo podrá, pues, este siervo de mi señor hablar con uno como mi señor(AF)? Porque a mí en este momento no me queda fuerza alguna, ni tampoco me queda aliento(AG).

18 Entonces el que tenía semejanza de hombre me tocó otra vez y me fortaleció(AH), 19 y me dijo: No temas, hombre muy estimado[p]. La paz sea contigo[q](AI); sé fuerte y esfuérzate(AJ). Cuando habló conmigo, recobré las fuerzas, y dije: Hable mi señor, porque me has fortalecido(AK). 20 Entonces él dijo: ¿Sabes por qué he venido a ti? Ahora vuelvo para luchar contra el príncipe[r] de Persia, y cuando yo termine[s], he aquí, el príncipe[t] de Grecia[u](AL) vendrá. 21 Sin embargo, te declararé lo que está inscrito en el libro de la verdad, pero no hay nadie que se mantenga firme a mi lado[v](AM) contra estas fuerzas, sino Miguel, vuestro príncipe(AN).

Footnotes

  1. Daniel 10:1 Lit., la palabra
  2. Daniel 10:1 Lit., la palabra
  3. Daniel 10:1 O, guerra
  4. Daniel 10:1 Lit., la palabra
  5. Daniel 10:3 Lit., pan apetecible
  6. Daniel 10:4 Heb., Hiddekel
  7. Daniel 10:6 O, serpentina amarilla
  8. Daniel 10:6 Lit., como
  9. Daniel 10:8 Lit., mi esplendor
  10. Daniel 10:11 Lit., deseado
  11. Daniel 10:11 Lit., de pie donde estás
  12. Daniel 10:13 Lit., se puso de pie frente a mí
  13. Daniel 10:15 Lit., puse
  14. Daniel 10:16 Lit., como una semejanza de hijos de hombre
  15. Daniel 10:16 Lit., me han sobrevenido mis dolores
  16. Daniel 10:19 Lit., deseado
  17. Daniel 10:19 Lit., para ti
  18. Daniel 10:20 I.e., ángel satánico
  19. Daniel 10:20 O, salga
  20. Daniel 10:20 I.e., ángel satánico
  21. Daniel 10:20 Heb., Yavan
  22. Daniel 10:21 Lit., se muestre fuerte conmigo

10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.

Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.

10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

13 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.

14 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

15 And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.

16 And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.

17 For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

18 Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

19 And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

21 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

Daniel's Terrifying Vision of a Man

10 (A)In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, (B)who was named Belteshazzar. And (C)the word was true, and it was a great conflict.[a] And (D)he understood the word and (E)had understanding of the vision.

In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for (F)three weeks. I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I (G)anoint myself at all, for (H)the full three weeks. On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing (I)on the bank of the great river ((J)that is, the Tigris) (K)I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, (L)a man clothed in linen, (M)with a belt of fine (N)gold from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like (O)beryl, his face (P)like the appearance of lightning, (Q)his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and (R)legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and (S)the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude. (T)And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves. So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and (U)no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed,[b] (V)and I retained no strength. Then I heard the sound of his words, (W)and as I heard the sound of his words, I fell on my face in deep sleep (X)with my face to the ground.

10 And behold, (Y)a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. 11 And he said to me, “O Daniel, (Z)man greatly loved, (AA)understand the words that I speak to you, and (AB)stand upright, for (AC)now I have been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. 12 Then he said to me, (AD)“Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you (AE)set your heart to understand and (AF)humbled yourself before your God, (AG)your words have been heard, (AH)and I have come because of your words. 13 (AI)The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me (AJ)twenty-one days, but (AK)Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia, 14 (AL)and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people (AM)in the latter days. For (AN)the vision is for days yet to come.”

15 When he had spoken to me according to these words, (AO)I turned my face toward the ground (AP)and was mute. 16 And behold, (AQ)one in the likeness of the children of man (AR)touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke. I said to him who stood before me, “O my lord, by reason of the vision pains have come upon me, and (AS)I retain no strength. 17 How can my lord's servant talk with my lord? For now no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me.”

18 Again (AT)one having the appearance of a man (AU)touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, (AV)“O man greatly loved, (AW)fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” 20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight against the (AX)prince of Persia; and when I go out, behold, the prince of (AY)Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you (AZ)what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against these except (BA)Michael, your prince.

Footnotes

  1. Daniel 10:1 Or and it was about a great conflict
  2. Daniel 10:8 Hebrew My splendor was changed to ruin

A Vision of a Big War

10 In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, a message was made plain to Daniel, whose Babylonian name was Belteshazzar. The message was true. It dealt with a big war. He understood the message, the understanding coming by revelation:

2-3 “During those days, I, Daniel, went into mourning over Jerusalem for three weeks. I ate only plain and simple food, no seasoning or meat or wine. I neither bathed nor shaved until the three weeks were up.

4-6 “On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris. I looked up and to my surprise saw a man dressed in linen with a belt of pure gold around his waist. His body was hard and glistening, as if sculpted from a precious stone, his face radiant, his eyes bright and penetrating like torches, his arms and feet glistening like polished bronze, and his voice, deep and resonant, sounded like a huge choir of voices.

7-8 “I, Daniel, was the only one to see this. The men who were with me, although they didn’t see it, were overcome with fear and ran off and hid, fearing the worst. Left alone after the appearance, abandoned by my friends, I went weak in the knees, the blood drained from my face.

9-10 “I heard his voice. At the sound of it I fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the dirt. A hand touched me and pulled me to my hands and knees.

11 “‘Daniel,’ he said, ‘man of quality, listen carefully to my message. And get up on your feet. Stand at attention. I’ve been sent to bring you news.’

“When he had said this, I stood up, but I was still shaking.

12-14 “‘Relax, Daniel,’ he continued, ‘don’t be afraid. From the moment you decided to humble yourself to receive understanding, your prayer was heard, and I set out to come to you. But I was waylaid by the angel-prince of the kingdom of Persia and was delayed for a good three weeks. But then Michael, one of the chief angel-princes, intervened to help me. I left him there with the prince of the kingdom of Persia. And now I’m here to help you understand what will eventually happen to your people. The vision has to do with what’s ahead.’

15-17 “While he was saying all this, I looked at the ground and said nothing. Then I was surprised by something like a human hand that touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started talking to the messenger: ‘When I saw you, master, I was terror-stricken. My knees turned to water. I couldn’t move. How can I, a lowly servant, speak to you, my master? I’m paralyzed. I can hardly breathe!’

18-19 “Then this humanlike figure touched me again and gave me strength. He said, ‘Don’t be afraid, friend. Peace. Everything is going to be all right. Take courage. Be strong.’

“Even as he spoke, courage surged up within me. I said, ‘Go ahead, let my master speak. You’ve given me courage.’

20-21 “He said, ‘Do you know why I’ve come here to you? I now have to go back to fight against the angel-prince of Persia, and when I get him out of the way, the angel-prince of Greece will arrive. But first let me tell you what’s written in The True Book. No one helps me in my fight against these beings except Michael, your angel-prince.’”

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