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Daniel 10:17

Verse 17 of 21. The 10th of 12 chapters in Daniel, in The Major Prophets.

13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I remained there with the kings of Persia.

14Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision is yet for many days.”

15When he had spoken these words to me, I set my face toward the ground and was mute.

16Behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth, and spoke and said to him who stood before me, “My lord, by reason of the vision my sorrows have overtaken me, and I retain no strength.

17For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? For as for me, immediately there remained no strength in me. There was no breath left in me.”

18Then one like the appearance of a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.

19He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid. Peace be to you. Be strong. Yes, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”

20Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Now I will return to fight with the prince of Persia. When I go out, behold, the prince of Greece will come.

21But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth. There is no one who holds with me against these but Michael your prince.

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