New International VersionThen he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
New Living TranslationThen he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.
English Standard VersionThen he said to me, “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.
Berean Standard Bible“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
King James BibleThen 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 heard, and I am come for thy words.
New King James VersionThen he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.
New American Standard BibleThen he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.
NASB 1995Then he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.
NASB 1977 Then he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.
Legacy Standard Bible Then he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you gave your heart to understand this and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.
Amplified BibleThen he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.
Christian Standard Bible“Don’t be afraid, Daniel,” he said to me, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers.
Holman Christian Standard BibleDon’t be afraid, Daniel,” he said to me, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers.
American Standard VersionThen said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard: and I am come for thy words' sake.
Contemporary English VersionDaniel, don't be afraid! God has listened to your prayers since the first day you humbly asked for understanding, and he has sent me here.
English Revised VersionThen said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and, to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard: and I am come for thy words' sake.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe 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.
Good News TranslationThen he said, "Daniel, don't be afraid. God has heard your prayers ever since the first day you decided to humble yourself in order to gain understanding. I have come in answer to your prayer.
International Standard Version"'Don't be afraid, Daniel,' he told me, 'because from the first day that you committed yourself to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I've come in answer to your prayers.
NET BibleThen he said to me, "Don't be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.
New Heart English BibleThen he said to me, "Do not be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you did set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. And I have come because of your words.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen said he to me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
World English BibleThen he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come for your words’ sake. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to me: Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you gave your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.
Young's Literal Translation And he saith unto me: Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that thou didst give thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words have been heard, and I have come because of thy words.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he will say to me, Thou shalt not fear, Daniel: for from the first day that thou gavest thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I came for thy words. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, to afflict thyself in the sight of thy God, thy words have been heard: and I am come for thy words.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, because from the first day that you set your heart to understand, by afflicting yourself in the sight of your God, your words have been heeded, and I have arrived because of your words.
New American Bible“Do not fear, Daniel,” he continued; “from the first day you made up your mind to acquire understanding and humble yourself before God, your prayer was heard. Because of it I started out,
New Revised Standard VersionHe said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he said to me. Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that you did set your heart to comprehend so that you might stand before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come in response to your words.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd he said to me: “Do not fear, Daniel, because from the first day that you have given your heart to knowledge to stand before your God, your words were heard and I have come because of your words OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said he unto me: 'Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard; and I am come because of thy words.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd he said to me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to afflict thyself before the Lord thy God, they words were heard, and I am come because of thy words.
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Context Daniel's Vision by the Tigris… 11He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. 12“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 13However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.…
Cross References Daniel 9:23At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:
Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
Daniel 2:19During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven
Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
Isaiah 65:24Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
Jeremiah 29:12-13Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Psalm 34:15The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Psalm 145:19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
Proverbs 15:29The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
2 Chronicles 7:14and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Matthew 7:7-8Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matthew 21:22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Luke 11:9-10So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
John 14:13-14And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.
John 15:7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Daniel 10:19
And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me. Isaiah 35:4
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you. Isaiah 41:10,14
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness… from. Daniel 10:2,3
In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks… Daniel 9:3,4,20-23
And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: … Isaiah 58:9
Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; chasten. Leviticus 16:29,31
And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you: … Numbers 29:7
And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein: Psalm 69:10
When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach. and I. Daniel 10:11
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. Daniel 9:20-22
And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God; … Acts 10:3-5,30,31
He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius… Jump to Previous Afraid Chasten Continued Daniel Ears Fear First Gain Getting Heard Heart Humble Humbled Humbling Making Mind Poor Response Sake Spirit Thyself Understand Understanding Wisdom WordsJump to Next Afraid Chasten Continued Daniel Ears Fear First Gain Getting Heard Heart Humble Humbled Humbling Making Mind Poor Response Sake Spirit Thyself Understand Understanding Wisdom WordsDaniel 10 1. Daniel, having humbled himself, sees a vision.10. Being troubled with fear, he is comforted by the angel.Do not be afraid, Daniel,This phrase is a common reassurance found throughout Scripture when divine beings or angels appear to humans (e.g., Genesis 15:1, Luke 1:30). It indicates the overwhelming nature of such encounters and the need for comfort. Daniel, a prophet in exile, is being reassured by a heavenly messenger, emphasizing God's care and the importance of the message being delivered. he said,
The speaker is an angelic being, likely Gabriel, who previously appeared to Daniel (Daniel 8:16, 9:21). Angels often serve as messengers of God, conveying His will and providing insight into divine plans. for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God,
Daniel's intention to understand and his humility are key themes. His actions reflect a deep commitment to seeking God's will and understanding His plans. This mirrors the biblical principle that God honors those who earnestly seek Him (Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:10). Daniel's humility is a model for believers, showing the importance of approaching God with a contrite heart. your words were heard,
This assurance highlights the power of prayer and God's attentiveness to the prayers of the faithful. It echoes other biblical passages where God hears and responds to the cries of His people (Psalm 34:17, 1 John 5:14-15). Daniel's prayers are effective because they align with God's will and are offered in humility. and I have come in response to them.
The angel's arrival is a direct result of Daniel's prayers, demonstrating the connection between prayer and divine action. This reflects the biblical teaching that God sends help and guidance in response to the prayers of His people (Acts 10:4, Revelation 8:3-4). The angel's mission underscores the importance of Daniel's role in God's prophetic plan and the spiritual warfare involved in delivering divine messages (Daniel 10:13). Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and a man of God known for his unwavering faith and commitment to prayer. In this chapter, Daniel is seeking understanding through prayer and fasting. 2. The Angelic MessengerThe being speaking to Daniel, often interpreted as Gabriel, who brings a message from God in response to Daniel's prayers. 3. The VisionDaniel receives a vision that troubles him, prompting him to seek understanding through prayer and fasting. 4. The Heavenly ConflictThe chapter describes a spiritual battle in the heavenly realms, indicating that Daniel's prayers have significance beyond the earthly realm. 5. PersiaThe kingdom where Daniel is located during this vision, underlining the historical context of the Jewish exile. Teaching Points The Power of HumilityDaniel's humility is a model for believers. Humbling oneself before God is crucial for spiritual growth and receiving divine insight. The Importance of Persistent PrayerDaniel's commitment to prayer demonstrates the importance of perseverance in seeking God's will and understanding. Spiritual Realities Beyond the PhysicalThe passage reveals the existence of spiritual battles that accompany our prayers, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in faith. God's Immediate Response to Faithful PrayerFrom the moment Daniel began to pray, his words were heard. This reassures believers that God listens and responds to our prayers. Courage in the Face of FearThe angel's command to "not be afraid" reminds us that God's presence and response to our prayers can bring peace amidst fear. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 10:12?
2. How does Daniel 10:12 encourage us to seek understanding through prayer and humility?
3. What role does fasting play in deepening our relationship with God, as seen here?
4. How can we apply "from the first day" to our prayer life today?
5. In what ways does Daniel 10:12 connect with Ephesians 6:18 on prayer?
6. How can we ensure our prayers are heard, as demonstrated in Daniel 10:12?
7. What does Daniel 10:12 reveal about the power of prayer and fasting in spiritual warfare?
8. How does Daniel 10:12 demonstrate God's response to sincere seeking and humility?
9. What historical context surrounds the events described in Daniel 10:12?
10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 10?
11. Who is the biblical Prince of Persia?
12. Psalm 141:1 – How can the psalm’s claim of immediate divine response be reconciled with the lack of observable evidence that God intervenes quickly?
13. 2 Kings 6:16–17: Where is the evidence for invisible chariots of fire, and should we take this as literal or symbolic?
14. How does Daniel 10’s portrayal of angelic warfare align or conflict with other Old Testament depictions of angels and demons? What Does Daniel 10:12 Mean Do not be afraid, Daniel• The heavenly messenger immediately calms Daniel’s trembling heart. Fear fades when God’s presence and purpose are made clear (Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you”; Luke 2:10, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news”). • God’s servants often need this reassurance when they receive divine revelation (Joshua 1:9; Revelation 1:17). • Courage is not self-generated; it flows from trusting the God who stands behind every promise (Psalm 27:1).
for from the first day that you purposed to understand• Daniel set his mind to grasp God’s message. Understanding spiritual matters begins with deliberate intent (Proverbs 2:3-5). • The Lord welcomes sincere seekers (James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God”). • Our first response to confusing times should mirror Daniel’s—turning to God for insight rather than relying on human analysis (Jeremiah 33:3).
and to humble yourself before your God• Genuine understanding grows in soil softened by humility (1 Peter 5:6, “Humble yourselves…that He may exalt you in due time”). • Daniel fasted and mourned (Daniel 10:2-3), embodying 2 Chronicles 7:14’s call to humble prayer. • God esteems a contrite spirit (Isaiah 66:2); pride blocks revelation, but lowliness invites it.
your words were heard• From the very first moment of Daniel’s prayer, Heaven was listening. The delay was not silence but unseen warfare (see Daniel 10:13). • Believers can rest in the same assurance: “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry” (Psalm 34:15; 1 John 5:14-15). • Prayer is never wasted time; it sets divine processes in motion the instant faith-filled words rise to God.
and I have come in response to them• Angelic help was dispatched because Daniel prayed (Daniel 9:21-23 shows the same pattern). • God commands His angels “to minister to those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14). • Though spiritual opposition can delay visible results, God’s answer is certain (Acts 12:5-11 demonstrates angelic intervention on behalf of earnest prayer).
summaryDaniel 10:12 reveals a loving God who hears the humble, understanding-seeking prayer the moment it is offered and moves Heaven’s armies in response. Fear melts away when we realize that from the very first day we set our hearts to seek Him, our words reach His throne and His answer is already on its way. (12) From the first day.--The meaning appears to be that this vision was vouchsafed to him in consequence of his prayer to understand what would befal his people in the future. The prayer was heard from the first day that he offered it, but it had been impossible for him to realise the answer before the present time, for reasons mentioned in the next verse. Verse 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 heard, and I am come for thy words. Both the LXX. and Theodotion insert Kepler before Θεοῦ. This is the more remarkable as Κύριος stands for "Jehovah" usually in the Greek versions - a title rarely occurring in Daniel in, and only in, the prayer of the preceding chapter. This addition does not occur in the Peshitta or Vulgate. He said unto me, Fear not, Daniel. Still the signs of terror were manifest in Daniel, and the angel spoke encouragingly to him. For from the first day, etc. When Daniel had begun his petition to God and his effort to understand God's purpose concerning his people, then God had commissioned Gabriel. The whole process of humiliation, fasting, and prayer was allowed to go on to its completion before Gabriel came, in order to deepen in Daniel the desire for the hoped-for revelation, and thus enhance the joy of it when it came, and, perchance, also to justify to higher intelligences the giving of this special communication (comp. Daniel 9:20) as to the answer being ready even while the petition was being put up. And I am come for thy words. Professor Fuller sees in this an additional tenderness. Zockler sees in it that in the Divine counsel Gabriel was commissioned, but was hindered for reasons assigned in the next verse.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew “Do notאַל־ (’al-)Adverb
Strong's 408: Notbe afraid,תִּירָ֣א (tî·rā)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frightenDaniel,”דָנִיֵּאל֒ (ḏā·nî·yêl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1840: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israeliteshe said,וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say“forכִּ֣י ׀ (kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunctionfromמִן־ (min-)Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out ofthe firstהָרִאשׁ֗וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn)Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rankdayהַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A daythatאֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatyou purposedנָתַ֧תָּ (nā·ṯa·tā)Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, setto understandלְהָבִ֧ין (lə·hā·ḇîn)Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understandand to humbleוּלְהִתְעַנּ֛וֹת (ū·lə·hiṯ·‘an·nō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflictedyourself beforeלִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The faceyour God,אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativeyour wordsדְבָרֶ֑יךָ (ḏə·ḇā·re·ḵā)Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a causewere heard,נִשְׁמְע֣וּ (niš·mə·‘ū)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligentlyand Iוַאֲנִי־ (wa·’ă·nî-)Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: Ihave comeבָ֖אתִי (ḇā·ṯî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, goin response to them.בִּדְבָרֶֽיךָ׃ (biḏ·ḇā·re·ḵā)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause
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