However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia resisted me for 21 days, but behold Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I had been detained there with the kings of Persia.
Daniel 10:21 - Tree of Life Version But first, I will tell you what is recorded in the writing of truth.’ (No one strengthened me against these, except Michael your prince. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But I will tell you what is inscribed in the writing of truth or the Book of Truth. There is no one who holds with me and strengthens himself against these [hostile spirit forces] except Michael, your prince [national guardian angel]. American Standard Version (1901) But I will tell thee that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me against these, but Michael your prince. Common English Bible But I will tell you what is written in the Scroll of Truth. No one stands strong with me against these leaders except your leader Michael. Catholic Public Domain Version But, in truth, I announce to you what is expressed in the scripture of truth. And no one is my helper in all these things, except Michael your leader." English Standard Version 2016 But I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against these except Michael, your prince. |
However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia resisted me for 21 days, but behold Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I had been detained there with the kings of Persia.
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has never occurred since the beginning of the nation until then. But at that time your people—everyone who is found written in the book—will be delivered.
But you, Daniel, close up the words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will run back and forth and knowledge will increase.’
“‘Now the vision of the evenings and mornings that has been told to you is true, but seal up the vision for it concerns many days from now.’
“He instructed me and said to me: ‘Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.
So know and understand: From the issuing of the decree to restore and to build Jerusalem until the time Mashiach, the Prince, there shall be seven weeks and 62 weeks. It will be rebuilt, with plaza and moat, but it will be in times of distress.
For the Lord Adonai, will do nothing, unless He has revealed His counsel to His servants the prophets.
But when Michael the archangel, disputing with the devil, was arguing about the body of Moses, he did not dare to render a judgment against him for slander, but said, “May the Lord rebuke you!”
And war broke out in heaven, Michael and his angels making war against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought,