Daniel 10:13

But the angel of the kingdom of Persia put himself against me for twenty-one days; but Michael, one of the chief angels, came to my help; and when I came he was still there with the angel of the kings of Persia.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

12Then he said to me, Have no fear, Daniel; for from the first day when you gave your heart to getting wisdom and making yourself poor in spirit before your God, your words have come to his ears: and I have come because of your words.

14Now I have come to give you knowledge of the fate of your people in the later days; for there is still a vision for the days.

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Cross References

Ezra 4:5And they gave payment to men who made designs against them and kept them from effecting their purpose, all through the time of Cyrus, king of Persia, till Darius became king.

Daniel 10:20\10:20\Then he said, It is clear to you why I have come to you. And now I will give you an account of what is recorded in the true writings:

Zechariah 3:1And he let me see Joshua, the high priest, in his place before the angel of the Lord, and the Satan at his right hand ready to take up a cause against him.

Colossians 2:10And you are complete in him, who is the head of all rule and authority:

1 Peter 3:22Who has gone into heaven, and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been put under his rule.

Revelation 12:7And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels going out to the fight with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels made war,

Matthew Henry on Daniel 10:11-21

Daniel Alarmed and Comforted. ( b. c. 534.) 10 And, behold, a 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… Read the whole commentary →

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