Daniel 10:13

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was being detained there by 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

12“Don't be afraid, Daniel,” he said. “From the first day you concentrated on trying to understand this, and to humble yourself before God, your prayer was heard, and I have come to answer you.

14Now I've come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the last days, for the vision is about a time in the future.”

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Cross References

Ezra 4:5They bribed officials to oppose them and to obstruct their plans. This continued during the whole reign of Cyrus king of Persia up until the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Daniel 10:20“Do you know why I've come to you?” he asked. “Shortly I will have to go back and fight the prince of Persia, and after that the prince of Greece will come.

Zechariah 3:1Then the Lord showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing on his right accusing him.

Colossians 2:10and you have been made full in him. He is supreme over every ruler and authority.

1 Peter 3:22Having ascended to heaven, he stands at God's right hand, with angels, authorities, and powers placed under his control.

Revelation 12:7There was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought with the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought

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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