Daniel 12:2-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 Many of those who sleep[a]
in the dust of the earth shall awake;
Some to everlasting life,
others to reproach and everlasting disgrace.(A)
3 But those with insight shall shine brightly
like the splendor of the firmament,
And those who lead the many to justice
shall be like the stars[b] forever.(B)
4 “As for you, Daniel, keep secret the message and seal the book until the end time; many shall wander aimlessly and evil shall increase.”
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- 12:2 Many of those who sleep: Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Two groups are distinguished, one that rises to eternal life, the other to reproach and disgrace. Then “those with insight” (11:33–35) are singled out for special honor.
- 12:3 Like the stars: like the heavenly host, or angels. Cf. Mt 22:30.
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