Chaplin.). The best way of soothing the mind is to do as Daniel did, refer the case to God, with humility, prayer, and holy trust. This is described in our text. And to chasten thyself before thy God - That is, by fasting and humiliation. I ask that because in the first year of his reign Cyrus gave the Jews permission to go back to Palestine (Ezra 1:1). Sometimes the answer to the prayer comes only after many years of waiting; sometimes after a few weeks of continuous fasting and beseeching as in this case; sometimes “in the day” when one cries (, "This verse constitutes a great encouragement to those whose prayers are not answered immediately. “It did not do Daniel any harm to know that he was greatly beloved of God; or else he would not have received that information from heaven. 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. A soul that would obtain great things from God by prayer must be solemn and fervent in seeking God. Literally, to afflict thyself. Disquieting and expectorating fears should be laid aside. The angel realized how Daniel felt and encouraged him not to fear. The name מיכאל, who is as God, comes into view, as does the name Gabriel, only according to the appellative signification of the word, and expresses, after the analogy of Exodus 15:11; Psalm 89:7., the idea of God's unparalleled helping power. 3. The Lord is quick in hearing the fervent prayer of a humble soul, though he doth not presently let them know it. The angel tells Daniel that his prophecies would be sealed until the end of the age, but in that time "the wise would understand" (Daniel 12:9-10). Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Daniel 10:12-14, Jude 1:9, Philippians 2:10-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Matthew 22:37 (view more) (view less) Denomination: Nazarene. for thy words—because of thy prayers.1. Hebrew word study on עֶרֶב (Htr. In chapter 10, Daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of King Cyrus of Persia’s reign. for from the first day thou didst set thine heart to understand; not so much the former visions which he had an understanding of, as the future state of his people; or rather, the reason of their present distressed condition, being hindered by their enemies in rebuilding their city and temple: and to chasten thyself before thy God; to humble himself in prayer, and to afflict himself by fasting: thy words were heard; his prayers were heard, and an answer ordered to be given, the very first day he began to pray, and fast, and mourn, though it was now full three weeks since; just as, at the beginning of his former supplications, Gabriel had a commandment to go and show him that they were heard, Daniel 9:23. and I am come forth for thy words; on account of his prayers, to bring an answer to them; the reason why he came no sooner, when it was three weeks since he received his order, is as follows: The thirteenth verse speaks of this, not as denoting that the angel came to Persia for the purpose of working for Israel, but much rather as announcing the reason of the twenty-one days' delay in the coming of the angel to Daniel, in the form of a parenthetical clause. Daniel 10:12. Daniel did not know about this conflict before the angel told him about it, so he did not pray to overcome these demons. Introduction. didst set thine heart to understand — what shall come to pass to thy people at the last times (compare Daniel 10:14). 3. In this case, it was deferred by the detention of the messenger on the way Daniel 10:13; in other cases it may be from a different cause; but it should never be set down as a proof that prayer is not heard, and that it will not be answered, because the answer is not granted at once. The ראשׁנים שׁרים can only be the princes, chiefs, of the good angels remaining in communion with God, and working for the kingdom of God. Concentration to spiritual study. Reviewing the whole we find in this subject an instructive comment on the gracious assurance that they who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. In the war against the hostile spirit of the kingdom of Persia, the archangel Michael came to the help of the Angel of the Lord. It is the third year of the reign of Cyrus king of Persia. p. 338). Without the slightest doubt, God desired to prepare his servant in this way to render him more attentive to his disciples, and yet this very terror prevented Daniel from summoning all his senses to listen to the address of the angel. Daniel had devoted three full weeks to such a service Daniel 10:2-3, and it would seem from this that one object which he had in view was to make inquiry about the future condition of his people, or to learn what was his own duty in the present circumstances, or what methods he might use to secure the return of his countrymen to their own land. 2 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. The prayer was heard from the first day that he offered it, but it had been impossible for him to realise the answer before the present time, for reasons mentioned in the next verse. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, For from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand -, HE OCCASION WAS ONE OF DISAPPOINTMENT AND PERPLEXITY, ANIEL PURSUED UNDER THE TRYING CIRCUMSTANCES, for from the first day thou didst set thine heart to understand, — Rather, with R.V., “for thy words’ sake.” What power in prayer! This is probably what causes some commentaries to go astray and miss the obvious similitude to Rev Chapter 1. Something may prevent the answer being borne to us; some "prince of the kingdom of Persia" may withstand the messenger; some cause which we may not know may hinder the immediate answer of our prayer, either in our own hearts, or in outward events which cannot at once be controlled without a miracle, or in the feelings and views of our friends whom we seek to have converted and saved; but the purpose to answer the prayer may have been simultaneous with its being offered, and a train of measures may have been commenced at once to bring about the result, though many weeks or months of delay, of anxiety, of tears, may elapse before we attain the object we desired. Humbling himself before God involved taking the role of a learner before Him. “Set thy heart” is setting the whole soul to the work. Daniel 10:12-13. Then the angel adds, he came at his words; as it is said in the Psalms. The contents of Daniel 10:13 are hence not to be understood as showing that the angel went to Persia in order that he might there arrange the cause of Israel with the king; the verse much rather speaks of a war in the kingdom of the supernatural spirits, which could not relate to the court of the king of Persia. P. R. His promise to hear their prayers not only denotes attention to them, but acceptance of them. Thy words were heard - (Acts 10:4, an angel said to Cornelius, "Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God"). But year after year passed and no deliverance came.. Then Darnel spent three weeks in retirement, self-denial, and prayer. And I am come for thy word.] The reason why he had not sooner arrived, and why Daniel was left to continue his prayers so long without any answer being returned, is stated in the following verses. WHAT ARE THE "2300 DAYS" Daniel 8:14? 2. Weeks, or months, or years may elapse before the Divine purpose shall be made known, though, so to speak, the messenger may be on his way to us. Concentration to spiritual study. The first title points undoubtedly to an arrangement of orders and degrees among the angels, designating Michael as one of the most distinguished of the angel-princes; hence called in Jde 1:9 ἀρχάγγελος, also in Revelation 12:7, where he is represented as contending with his angels against the dragon. No doubt his fears had been strong concerning the execution of the monarch’s decree. Have you ever heard others talking about a Daniel Fast and wondered what it was? What is he still doing in Babylon? Thus in Peterâs case, Acts 12:5-15, and here in Danielâs. Daniel had devoted three full weeks to such a service Daniel 10:2-3, and it would seem from this that one object which he had in view was to make inquiry about the future condition of his people, or to learn what was his own duty in the present circumstances, or what methods he might use to secure the return of his countrymen to their own land. chasten = humble. 1. Still, it was an unnerving experience for Daniel to stand in the presence of such a glorious person. It moves all heaven and brings the powers of heaven with help. A soul that would obtain great things from God by prayer must be solemn and fervent in seeking God. New Living Translation Update. A voluntary devotedness to extraordinary exercises of piety in his judgment was called for by the extraordinary circumstances of the times. Three things are specified in our text. He states his prayers to have been heard from the time of his applying his mind to understanding, and from his afflicting himself before God These two points may be noticed: first, by the word âunderstandingâ the angel informs us of Godâs being propitious to the prayers of his servant, because they were sincere and legitimate. i. p. 334). “If thou prepare thine heart and stretch out thine hands towards him; if iniquity be in thine hand, put it away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles, for there shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear. 2. It begins: “At that time [the time of the end and the incursion of the king of the North into the Middle East] Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; and there shall be a time of trouble , such as never was since there was a nation” (verse 1). Fear not, Daniel.] I. 13 But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. And God was pleased to honour his servant by a gracious regard to his offerings. Something may prevent the answer being borne to us; some “prince of the kingdom of Persia” may withstand the messenger; some cause which we may not know may hinder the immediate answer of our prayer, either in our own hearts, or in outward events which cannot at once be controlled without a miracle, or in the feelings and views of our friends whom we seek to have converted and saved; but the purpose to answer the prayer may have been simultaneous with its being offered, and a train of measures may have been commenced at once to bring about the result, though many weeks or months of delay, of anxiety, of tears, may elapse before we attain the object we desired. Daniel would have been cheered in his days of fasting and service if he had known that an angel was on his way to him to comfort him, and to communicate to him an answer from God; often - if not always - in our days of deepest anxiety and trouble; when our prayers seem not to penetrate the skies; when we meet with no response; when the thing for which we pray seems to be withheld; when our friends remain unconverted; when irreligion abounds and prevails; when we seem to be doing no good, and when calamity presses upon us, if we saw the arrangement which God was already making to answer the prayer, and could see the messenger on the way, our hearts would exult, and our tears would cease to flow. Many have taken this to mean that in some way the book of Daniel is rendered incapable of being understood; that the prophecies given Daniel are couched in such strange forms and weird language that no one can really understand them; the riddle can never be unveiled until we arrive at the actual end of days. do not be afraid: da 10:19 isa 35:4 41:10,14 mt 28:5,10 mk 16:6 lk 1:13,30 2:10 24:38 ac 18:9,10 27:24 rev 1:17 The opinion that Michael is called "one of the chief princes," not as in contrast with the angels, but only with the demons of the heathen gods (Kliefoth), is opposed by the words themselves and by the context. Prayer is heard at once in heaven, though the sensible answer may seem to be delayed. (James 1:6.) ), cannot be proved. The angel informed the prophet that God had heard his first prayer for understanding, and that what follows came in answer to that petition (cf. Daniel 10 Daniel 10:12-13 "Prayer and Spiritual Warfare" Introduction Daniel is in heathen Babylon. Each time it was in relation to Daniel’s being favored with a great and significant revelation of the future. Another proof that prayer is at once heard, though the answer may be long delayed. Perceiving him to shake and tremble, and to be intimidated at his presence, he speaks comfortably to him, and encourages him to lay aside his fears, that he might be more capable of attending to what he was about to say to him; and which had a tendency of themselves to remove his fears, and increase his confidence in the Lord: for from the first day thou didst set thine heart to understand; not so much the former visions which he had an understanding of, as the future state of his people; or rather, the reason of their present distressed condition, being hindered by their enemies in rebuilding their city and temple: and to chasten thyself before thy God; to humble himself in prayer, and to afflict himself by fasting: thy words were heard; his prayers were heard, and an answer ordered to be given, the very first day he began to pray, and fast, and mourn, though it was now full three weeks since; just as, at the beginning of his former supplications, Gabriel had a commandment to go and show him that they were heard, Daniel 9:23. and I am come forth for thy words; on account of his prayers, to bring an answer to them; the reason why he came no sooner, when it was three weeks since he received his order, is as follows: Fear not — Be not affrighted at my presence. The instance before us shows that the answer to prayer may seem, to be delayed, from causes unknown to us, though the prayer ascends at once to heaven, and God designs to answer it. God heard the first day, though he sent not his angel to tell Daniel of it till three weeks after. 11) And he said unto me, O Daniel, thou man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright; for unto thee am I now sent. By the angelâs commanding the Prophet to be of a serene and tranquil mind, we gather the continuance of his fright, and his being as yet unable to listen with composure. This supposition is destitute of support from the Scriptures. אצל, at the side of, near, is explained from the idea of the protecting spirit standing by the side of his protege. Daniel’s understanding came not at the beginning but at the end of the process. 2. didst set thine heart to understand—what shall come to pass to thy people at the last times (compare Da 10:14). Daniel 10:2 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 1. “Before thy God,” doing the whole as under the eye of God. They do not realize God as their Father. II. And why, in our days of trouble and anxiety, should we not believe that it is so; and that God, even though the delay may seem to be long, will yet show himself to be a hearer and an answerer of prayer? 8:16. A second condition of true prayer is here set before us, when the faithful humble themselves before God, and being touched with true penitence, pour out their groans before him. God's messenger was detained on the way (Da 10:13) by the opposition of the powers of darkness. As this was the object of the Prophetâs prayer, he so far obtained his request, and the angel bears witness to Godâs being entreated by him. In the day of trouble there is a peculiar need and call for prayer. The angel, therefore, shews how Daniel obtained his requests, by suppliantly afflicting himself before God. Truthful, earnest, solemn. This is the first point. He is here said to be "one of the chief princes," i.e., of the highest angel-princes, - Daniel 10:21, "your prince," i.e., the prince who contends for Israel, who conducts the cause of Israel. “Thy words are heard.” No doubt, words of prayer. “Set thy heart to understand.” To understand what ? God here says to Daniel, “Thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.” The idea is, because thou hast been disciplining thy soul, I am come to answer thy prayers. 12.For thy words — Rather, with R.V., “for thy words’ sake.” What power in prayer! Daniel 12:10, NASB: "'Many will be purged, purified and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand." THE OCCASION WAS ONE OF DISAPPOINTMENT AND PERPLEXITY. Schriftbew. Daniel's previous guide in the heavenly realm had been Gabriel. Daniel 10:12-13. It now follows, â. God‘s messenger was detained on the way (Daniel 10:13) by the opposition of the powers of darkness. It is concentration of soul. Within the three chapters of Daniel 10–12, Daniel 10 serves as prologue, chapter 11 as the report of the angelic vision, and chapter 12 as the epilogue. This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series End Times According To Daniel. Daniel 10:12 Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament According to this verse, the words of Daniel, i.e., his prayer from the first day of his seeking to understand the future, and of his self-mortification in sorrow and fasting ( Daniel 10:2 , Daniel 10:3 ), was heard of God, and the angel was immediately sent forth by God to convey to him revelations. The translation, "I have maintained the place" (Hofm. 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