Daniel 10:18
Konteks10:18 Then the one who appeared to be a human being touched me again 1 and strengthened me.
Daniel 10:20-21
Konteks10:20 He said, “Do you know why I have come to you? 2 Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming. 10:21 However, I will first tell you what is written in a dependable book. 3 (There is no one who strengthens me against these princes, 4 except Michael your 5 prince.
[10:18] 1 tn Heb “He added and touched me.” The construction is a verbal hendiadys.
[10:20] 2 sn The question is rhetorical, intended to encourage reflection on Daniel’s part.
[10:21] 3 tn Heb “a book of truth.” Several English versions treat this as a title of some sort (cf. NIV, NCV, TEV, CEV, NLT), although the NAB’s rendering “the truthful book” regards “truth” as an attributive adjective, as does the present translation.
[10:21] 4 tn The word “princes” is supplied for clarity.
[10:21] 5 tn The pronoun is plural in Hebrew, suggesting that Michael is the angelic prince of Daniel and his people.