Daniel 10:13

Daniel 10:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia,
• New King James Version (NKJV)But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.

Context of Daniel 10:13

11The man said to me, “Daniel, you are highly respected. Pay attention to my words. Stand up, because I’ve been sent to you.” When he said this to me, I stood up, trembling. 12He told me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. God has heard everything that you said ever since the first day you decided to humble yourself in front of your God so that you could learn to understand things. I have come in response to your prayer. The commander of the Persian kingdom opposed me for 21 days. But then Michael, one of the chief commanders, came to help me because I was left alone with the kings of Persia. 14I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the last days, because the vision is about times still to come.” 15When he said this to me, I bowed down with my face touching the ground and was silent.

Daniel 10:13 word by word

וְשַׂ֣ר׀ מַלְכ֣וּת פָּרַ֗ס עֹמֵ֤ד לְנֶגְדִּי֙ עֶשְׂרִ֣ים וְאֶחָ֣ד י֔וֹם וְהִנֵּ֣ה מִֽיכָאֵ֗ל אַחַ֛ד הַשָּׂרִ֥ים הָרִאשֹׁנִ֖ים בָּ֣א לְעָזְרֵ֑נִי וַאֲנִי֙ נוֹתַ֣רְתִּי שָׁ֔ם אֵ֖צֶל מַלְכֵ֥י פָרָֽס׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But the princeשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• of the kingdomמַלְכוּתmalkûth malkûth malkûyâh · royaltyH4438
• of Persiaפָּרַסpâras · PersiaH6539
• withstoodעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: standH5975
• me oneאֶחָד'echâd · oneH259
• and twentyעֶשְׂרִים‛eώrîym · twentyH6242
• daysיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• but, lo, Michaelמִיכָאֵלmîykâ'êl · MichaelH4317
• of the chiefרִאשׁוֹןri'shôn ri'shôn · first: chiefH7223
• cameבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• to helpעָזַר‛âzar · to helpH5826
• me; and I remainedיָתַרyâthar · to remainH3498
• there withאֵ֫צֶל'êtsel · besideH681
• the kingsמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428

Cross-references for Daniel 10:13

• Daniel 10:20He asked, “Do you know why I have come to you? Now I will return to fight the commander of Persia. When I go, the commander of Greece will come.
• Ezra 4:4Then the people of that region discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to continue building.
• Zechariah 3:1Then he showed me Joshua, the chief priest, standing in front of the Messenger of the Lord. Satan the Accuser was standing at Joshua’s right side to accuse him.
• Ephesians 6:12This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:18We wanted to visit you. I, Paul, wanted to visit you twice already, but Satan made that impossible.
• Daniel 10:21However, I will tell you what is inscribed in the true writings. No one will support me when I fight these commanders except your commander, Michael.
• Daniel 12:1⌞The person who looked like a human continued,⌟ “At that time Michael, the great commander, will stand up on behalf of the descendants of your people. It will be a time of trouble unlike any that has existed from the time there have been nations until that time. But at that time your people, everyone written in the book, will be rescued.
• Jude 1:9When the archangel Michael argued with the devil, they were arguing over the body of Moses. But Michael didn’t dare to hand down a judgment against the devil. Instead, Michael said, “May the Lord reprimand you!”
• Revelation 12:7Then a war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels had to fight a war with the serpent. The serpent and its angels fought.
• Colossians 2:10and God has made you complete in Christ. Christ is in charge of every ruler and authority.
• 1 Peter 3:22Now Christ has gone to heaven where he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the throne. Angels, rulers, and powers have been placed under his authority.

Commentaries on Daniel 10:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me - I think it would go far to make a legend or a precarious tale of this important place to endeavor to maintain that either a good or evil Angel Is intended here. Cyrus alone was the prince of Persia, and God had destined him to be the deliverer of his people; but there were some matters, of which we are not informed, that caused him to hesitate for some time. Fearing, probably, the greatness of the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia - In explaining this very difficult verse it may be proper (1) to consider the literal sense of the words; (2) to deduce the fair meaning of the passage as thus explained; and (3) to notice the practical truths taught. The word rendered “prince” - שׂר s'ar - means, properly, a leader, commander, chief, as of troops, Genesis 21:22; of a king‘s body-guard, Genesis 37:36; of cup-bearers, Genesis 41:9; of a prison…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-21Verses 10-21 Whenever we enter into communion with God, it becomes us to have a due sense of the infinite distance between us and the holy God. How shall we, that are dust and ashes, speak to the Lord of glory? Nothing is more likely, nothing more effectual to revive the drooping spirits of the saints, than to be assured of God's love to them. From the very first day we begin to look toward God in a way of duty, he is ready to meet us in the way of mercy…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13the prince of the kingdom: Spiritual forces behind different nations, like the spirit prince of Persia or Greece, blocked the way of God's messenger who responded to the prayers of God's people (see Daniel 10:20–11:1). one of the chief princes: An archangel is a chief among God's heavenly messengers. Daniel's world, and ours, has more than what we can see. Daniel learns that history's great events happen against a real spiritual backdrop. In this world…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. prince of ... Persia--the angel of darkness that represented the Persian world power, to which Israel was then subject. This verse gives the reason why, though Daniel's "words were heard from the first day" (Da 10:12), the good angel did not come to him until more than three weeks had elapsed (Da 10:4). one and twenty days--answering to the three weeks of Daniel's mourning (Da 10:2). Michael--that is, "Who is like God?" Though an archangel, "one of…Read the comment

Topics related to Daniel 10:13

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Government
• Michael

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• Eschatology of the New Testament
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Commentaries on Daniel 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings