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Daniel junto al río Tigris

10 En el tercer año del reinado de Ciro de Persia, Daniel, que también se llamaba Beltsasar, tuvo una visión acerca de un gran ejército. El mensaje era verdadero, y Daniel pudo comprender su significado en la visión.

«En aquella ocasión yo, Daniel, pasé tres semanas como si estuviera de luto. En todo ese tiempo no comí nada especial, ni probé carne ni vino, ni usé ningún perfume. El día veinticuatro del mes primero, mientras me encontraba yo a la orilla del gran río Tigris, levanté los ojos y vi ante mí a un hombre vestido de lino, con un cinturón del oro más refinado. Su cuerpo brillaba como el topacio, y su rostro resplandecía como el relámpago; sus ojos eran dos antorchas encendidas, y sus brazos y piernas parecían de bronce bruñido; su voz resonaba como el eco de una multitud.

»Yo, Daniel, fui el único que tuvo esta visión. Los que estaban conmigo, aunque no vieron nada, se asustaron y corrieron a esconderse. Nadie se quedó conmigo cuando tuve esta gran visión. Las fuerzas me abandonaron, palideció mi rostro, y me sentí totalmente desvalido. Fue entonces cuando oí que aquel hombre me hablaba. Mientras lo oía, caí en un profundo sueño, de cara al suelo. 10 En ese momento, una mano me agarró, me puso sobre mis manos y rodillas, 11 y me dijo: “Levántate, Daniel, pues he sido enviado a verte. Tú eres muy apreciado, así que presta atención a lo que voy a decirte”.

»En cuanto aquel hombre me habló, tembloroso me puse de pie. 12 Entonces me dijo: “No tengas miedo, Daniel. Tu petición fue escuchada desde el primer día en que te propusiste ganar entendimiento y humillarte ante tu Dios. En respuesta a ella estoy aquí. 13 Durante veintiún días el príncipe de Persia se me opuso, así que acudió en mi ayuda Miguel, uno de los príncipes de primer rango. Y me quedé allí, con los reyes de Persia. 14 Pero ahora he venido a explicarte lo que va a suceder con tu pueblo en el futuro, pues la visión tiene que ver con el porvenir”.

15 »Mientras aquel hombre me decía esto, yo me incliné de cara al suelo y guardé silencio. 16 Entonces alguien con aspecto humano me tocó los labios, y yo los abrí y comencé a hablar. Y le dije a quien había estado hablando conmigo: “Señor, por causa de esta visión me siento muy angustiado y sin fuerzas. 17 ¿Cómo es posible que yo, que soy tu siervo, hable contigo? ¡Las fuerzas me han abandonado, y apenas puedo respirar!”

18 »Una vez más, el de aspecto humano me tocó y me infundió fuerzas, 19 al tiempo que me decía: “¡La paz sea contigo, hombre altamente estimado! ¡Cobra ánimo, no tengas miedo!”

»Mientras él me hablaba, yo fui recobrando el ánimo y le dije: “Ya que me has reanimado, ¡háblame, Señor!” 20 Y me dijo: “¿Sabes por qué he venido a verte? Pues porque debo volver a pelear contra el príncipe de Persia. Y, cuando termine de luchar contra él, hará su aparición el príncipe de Grecia. 21 Pero, antes de eso, te diré lo que está escrito en el libro de la verdad. En mi lucha contra ellos, solo cuento con el apoyo de Miguel, vuestro capitán.

Vision of the Glorious Man

10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose (A)name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, [a]but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no [b]pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the [c]Tigris, I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in (B)linen, whose waist was (C)girded with gold of Uphaz! His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, (D)and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude.

And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my [d]vigor was turned to [e]frailty in me, and I retained no strength. Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.

Prophecies Concerning Persia and Greece

10 (E)Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. 11 And he said to me, “O Daniel, (F)man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.

12 Then he said to me, (G)“Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, (H)your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13 (I)But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, (J)Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. 14 Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people (K)in the latter days, (L)for the vision refers to many days yet to come.

15 When he had spoken such words to me, (M)I [f]turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. 16 And suddenly, (N)one having the likeness of the [g]sons of men (O)touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, “My lord, because of the vision (P)my sorrows have [h]overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength. 17 For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me.”

18 Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 (Q)And he said, “O man greatly beloved, (R)fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!”

So when 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? And now I must return to fight (S)with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, (T)except Michael your prince.

Footnotes

  1. Daniel 10:1 Or and of great conflict;
  2. Daniel 10:3 desirable
  3. Daniel 10:4 Heb. Hiddekel
  4. Daniel 10:8 Lit. splendor
  5. Daniel 10:8 Lit. ruin
  6. Daniel 10:15 Lit. set
  7. Daniel 10:16 Theodotion, Vg. the son; LXX a hand
  8. Daniel 10:16 Or turned upon

Daniel’s Vision of a Man

10 In the third year of Cyrus(A) king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar).(B) Its message was true(C) and it concerned a great war.[a] The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.

At that time I, Daniel, mourned(D) for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips;(E) and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.

On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank(F) of the great river, the Tigris,(G) I looked up(H) and there before me was a man dressed in linen,(I) with a belt of fine gold(J) from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like topaz,(K) his face like lightning,(L) his eyes like flaming torches,(M) his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze,(N) and his voice(O) like the sound of a multitude.

I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it,(P) but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. So I was left alone,(Q) gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left,(R) my face turned deathly pale(S) and I was helpless.(T) Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.(U)

10 A hand touched me(V) and set me trembling on my hands and knees.(W) 11 He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed,(X) consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up,(Y) for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.

12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid,(Z) Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble(AA) yourself before your God, your words(AB) were heard, and I have come in response to them.(AC) 13 But the prince(AD) of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael,(AE) one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia. 14 Now I have come to explain(AF) to you what will happen to your people in the future,(AG) for the vision concerns a time yet to come.(AH)

15 While he was saying this to me, I bowed with my face toward the ground and was speechless.(AI) 16 Then one who looked like a man[b] touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak.(AJ) I said to the one standing before me, “I am overcome with anguish(AK) because of the vision, my lord, and I feel very weak. 17 How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.”(AL)

18 Again the one who looked like a man touched(AM) me and gave me strength.(AN) 19 “Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,”(AO) he said. “Peace!(AP) Be strong now; be strong.”(AQ)

When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”(AR)

20 So he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of Greece(AS) will come; 21 but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth.(AT) (No one supports me against them except Michael,(AU) your prince.

Footnotes

  1. Daniel 10:1 Or true and burdensome
  2. Daniel 10:16 Most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text; one manuscript of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint Then something that looked like a human hand