Daniel 10:9

I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.

10Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

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Cross References

Genesis 2:21So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the area with flesh.

Job 4:13In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

Song of Solomon 5:2I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.”

Habakkuk 3:16I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.

Luke 22:45When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.

Matthew Henry on Daniel 10:2-10

Vision near the River Hiddekel. ( b. c. 534.) 1 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. 2 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 3 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. 4 And in the four and twentieth day… Read the whole commentary →

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