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On the Hebrew text. The Hebrew follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition, as represented by standard diplomatic editions in their main wording; distinctively copyrighted critical apparatus is not reproduced. Versification follows the MT.

The Book of Daniel (MT) — Interlinear Summary

A consolidated companion to the Masoretic-Text Daniel data set: each chapter rendered as a six-tier Hebrew reverse-interlinear (Hebrew · gloss · parsing · syntax · semantic force · lexical note), with per-verse discourse analysis and a chapter argument-outline.

This document gathers, for each annotated chapter, the theme, the argument outline, and the textual / exegetical note (the text_note of each file, with the shared critical-text preface removed since it is stated once above). Court tales and apocalyptic visions: faithful exile under pagan empires. The Hebrew follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition (Westminster Leningrad Codex / OSHB); distinctively copyrighted apparatus is not reproduced, and Hebrew (MT) versification is used throughout.

Scope. 12 chapters · 357 verses · 6,035 annotated words.

Daniel

Daniel 1 — דניאל 1

Theme. Daniel 1 (21 verses in the MT) opens: In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Jerusalem, and besieged it. The middle of the chapter continues: Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, It closes: And Daniel continued to the first year of king Cyrus.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 1 comprises 21 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadn. In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Jerusalem, and besieged it. And YHWH gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god. And. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael. Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: To whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave to Daniel of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over. Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, Prove your servants, I beseech you, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. Then let our countenances be looked upon before you, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as you. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they. Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse. As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs. Movement V (vv. 21) — And Daniel continued to the first year of king Cyrus. And Daniel continued to the first year of king Cyrus. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 2 — דניאל 2

Theme. Daniel 2 (49 verses in the MT) opens: And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. The middle of the chapter continues: Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus to him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known to the king the interpretation. It closes: Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel in the gate of the king.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 2 comprises 49 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-10) — And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dre. And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. And the king said to them, I. Movement II (vv. 11-20) — And a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that c. And a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh. For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise of Babylon. And the decree went forth that the wise should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be. Movement III (vv. 21-30) — And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and settet. And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. I thank you, and praise you, O you God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might,. Movement IV (vv. 31-40) — You, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. You, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness excellent, stood before you; and the form thereof terrible. This image's head of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay. You sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands,. Movement V (vv. 41-49) — And whereas you sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and par. And whereas you sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as you sawest the iron mixed with miry clay. And the toes of the feet part of iron, and part of clay, the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken. And whereas you sawest. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 3 — דניאל 3

Theme. Daniel 3 (33 verses in the MT) opens: Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height threescore cubits, the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. The middle of the chapter continues: If it be , our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver out of your hand, O king. It closes: How great his signs! and how mighty his wonders! his kingdom an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion from generation to generation.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 3 comprises 33 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height threescore c. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height threescore cubits, the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews. Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews. They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever. You, O king, have made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image: And. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — Now if you be ready that at what time you hear the sound of the cornet,. Now if you be ready that at what time you hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, you fall down and worship the image which I have made; : but if you worship not, you shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exc. Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, spake, and. Movement V (vv. 29-33) — Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, whic. Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort. Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 4 — דניאל 4

Theme. Daniel 4 (34 verses in the MT) opens: I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: The middle of the chapter continues: Whose leaves fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation: It closes: Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 4 comprises 34 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace. I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me. Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream. Then came in the magicians, the. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached to heaven. The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached to heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth: The leaves thereof fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it. I saw in the visions of my. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now you, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the interpretation: but you able; for the spirit of the holy gods in you. Then Daniel, whose name Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — That they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the. That they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. And whereas they commanded to leave. Movement V (vv. 29-34) — And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling with the beasts of. And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling with the beasts of the field: they shall make you to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 5 — דניאל 5

Theme. Daniel 5 (30 verses in the MT) opens: Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. The middle of the chapter continues: And I have heard of you, that you canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if you canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, you shall be clothed with scarlet, and a chain of. It closes: In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 5 comprises 30 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and d. Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein. Then. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the. The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. the king spake, and said to the wise of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom. Then came in all the king's wise :. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — Then was Daniel brought in before the king. Then was Daniel brought in before the king. the king spake and said to Daniel, you that Daniel, which of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry? I have even heard of you, that the spirit of the gods in you, and light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in you. And now the wise , the astrologers, have. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages. And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down. But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from. Movement V (vv. 25-30) — And this the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. And this the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. This the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it. TEKEL; You are weighed in the balances, and are found wanting. PERES; Your kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians. Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet,. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 6 — דניאל 6

Theme. Daniel 6 (29 verses in the MT) opens: And Darius the Median took the kingdom, about threescore and two years old. The middle of the chapter continues: Then the king, when he heard words, was sore displeased with himself, and set heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him. It closes: So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 6 comprises 29 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — And Darius the Median took the kingdom, about threescore and two years o. And Darius the Median took the kingdom, about threescore and two years old. It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage. Then this Daniel was preferred. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and sa. Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus to him, King Darius, live for ever. All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's dec. Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast you not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask of any God or man within thirty days, save of you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. Then answered. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither. Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice to Daniel: the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant. Movement V (vv. 25-29) — And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Dan. And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den. Then king Darius wrote to all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 7 — דניאל 7

Theme. Daniel 7 (28 verses in the MT) opens: In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, told the sum of the matters. The middle of the chapter continues: I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of body, and the visions of my head troubled me. It closes: Hitherto the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 7 comprises 28 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and v. In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, told the sum of the matters. Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another. The first. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadf. After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it diverse from all the beasts that before it; and it had ten horns. I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — I saw in the night visions, and, behold, like the Son of man came with t. I saw in the night visions, and, behold, like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from. Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth iron, and his nails brass; devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet; And of the ten horns that in his head, and the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that. Movement V (vv. 25-28) — And he shall speak words against the most High, and shall wear out the s. And he shall speak words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy to the end. And the kingdom and dominion, and. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 8 — דניאל 8

Theme. Daniel 8 (27 verses in the MT) opens: In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared to me, me Daniel, after that which appeared to me at the first. The middle of the chapter continues: And he said to me, To two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed. It closes: And I Daniel fainted, and was sick days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood .

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 8 comprises 27 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared to m. In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared to me, me Daniel, after that which appeared to me at the first. And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I at Shushan the palace, which in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai. Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — And I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved with choler agains. And I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said to that certain. Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said to that certain which spake, How long the vision the daily , and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot? And he said to me, To two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed. And it came to pass, when I, I Daniel, had. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — And he said, Behold, I will make you know what shall be in the last end. And he said, Behold, I will make you know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end . The ram which you sawest having horns the kings of Media and Persia. And the rough goat the king of Grecia: and the great horn that between his eyes the first king. Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms. Movement V (vv. 25-27) — And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand;. And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told true: wherefore shut you up the vision; for it for many days. And. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 9 — דניאל 9

Theme. Daniel 9 (27 verses in the MT) opens: In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans; The middle of the chapter continues: Therefore has YHWH watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for YHWH our God righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice. It closes: And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make desolate, even until.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 9 comprises 27 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Med. In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans; In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of YHWH came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. And I set my face. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — O Lord, righteousness to you, but to us confusion of faces, as at this d. O Lord, righteousness to you, but to us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, near, and far off, through all the countries whither you have driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against you. O Lord, to us confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — As written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made. As written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before YHWH our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand your truth. Therefore has YHWH watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for YHWH our God righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice. And now, O Lord our God,. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for yo. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for your own sake, O my God: for your city and your people are called by your name. And whiles I speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before YHWH my God for the holy mountain of my God; Yea, whiles I speaking in prayer,. Movement V (vv. 25-27) — Know therefore and understand, from the going forth of the commandment t. Know therefore and understand, from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem to the Messiah the Prince seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 10 — דניאל 10

Theme. Daniel 10 (21 verses in the MT) opens: In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing true, but the time appointed long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the. The middle of the chapter continues: And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright: for to you am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling. It closes: But I will shew you that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 10 comprises 21 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel. In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing true, but the time appointed long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — His body also like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightnin. His body also like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words. And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright: for to you am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling. Then said he to me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that you didst set your heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before your God, your words were. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And, behold, like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: the. And, behold, like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said to him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength. For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me,. Movement V (vv. 21) — But I will shew you that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and n. But I will shew you that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 11 — דניאל 11

Theme. Daniel 11 (45 verses in the MT) opens: Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him. The middle of the chapter continues: And after the league with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people. It closes: And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

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Textual note. Daniel 11 comprises 45 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, stood to confirm and to. Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him. And now will I shew you the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia. And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of grea. But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be stirred up, to his fortress. And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shal. Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle. And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart agai. Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart against the holy covenant; and he shall do , and return to his own land. At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter. For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and. Movement V (vv. 37-45) — Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all. But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Daniel 12 — דניאל 12

Theme. Daniel 12 (13 verses in the MT) opens: And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of your people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation to that same time: and at that. The middle of the chapter continues: And I heard the man clothed in linen, which upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand to heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that for a time, times, and an half; and when. It closes: But go you your way till the end : for you shall rest, and stand in your lot at the end of the days.

Outline.

Textual note. Daniel 12 comprises 13 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth. And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of your people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation to that same time: and at that time your people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on thi. Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river. And said to the man clothed in linen, which upon the waters of the river, How long the end of these wonders? And I heard the man clothed in linen, which upon the waters of the river, when he held up. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And he said, Go your way, Daniel: for the words closed up and sealed til. And he said, Go your way, Daniel: for the words closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. And from the time the daily shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, a. Movement IV (vv. 13) — But go you your way till the end : for you shall rest, and stand in your. But go you your way till the end : for you shall rest, and stand in your lot at the end of the days. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.