Daniel 10:2 kjv
In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
Daniel 10:2 nkjv
In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.
Daniel 10:2 niv
At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks.
Daniel 10:2 esv
In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks.
Daniel 10:2 nlt
When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks.
Daniel 10 2 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 10:3 | ...no fine food was eaten, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I anoint myself... | Daniel 9:3; 10:12-13 |
| Daniel 8:1 | ...a vision appeared to Daniel. | Daniel 8:1 |
| Isaiah 58:5 | Is this the fast that I choose, a day for a man to afflict himself with ashes and sackcloth? | Isaiah 58:3-6; Zech 7:5-6 |
| Joel 2:12 | "Yet even now, declares the LORD, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; | Joel 2:12-14; Acts 2:37-38 |
| Luke 18:12 | I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get. | Luke 18:11-14; 1 Cor 15:10 |
| 1 Cor 9:27 | ...I discipline my body and keep it under control... | 1 Cor 9:25-27; Col 2:23 |
| 2 Cor 6:5 | ...in fastings; in purity, in knowledge, in patience... | 2 Cor 6:4-7; 2 Thess 3:10 |
| Matthew 6:17 | But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, | Matt 6:16-18; 1 Sam 1:18 |
| Genesis 24:53 | ...the servant brought out silver articles and gold articles and clothing and gave them to Rebekah... | Gen 24:52-53; Esth 2:12 |
| Psalm 35:13 | But I, when they were sick, wore sackcloth; I afflicted myself with fasting... | Ps 35:13; Ps 69:10-11 |
| Jeremiah 14:12 | Though they fast, I will not hear their cry... | Jer 14:11-12; Amos 5:21-23 |
| Hosea 7:14 | They do not cry to me with their heart but wail on their beds... | Hos 7:14; Ps 78:34-35 |
| Revelation 11:3 | And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days... | Rev 11:3; 1 Thess 5:19-21 |
| Philippians 3:18 | For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even weeping, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. | Phil 3:18-19; Gal 1:6-7 |
| Acts 20:31 | ...with tears for three years I did not cease warning each one with tears. | Acts 20:31; Jer 9:1 |
| Romans 9:2 | ...that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. | Rom 9:1-3; Rom 10:1 |
| 1 Samuel 1:7 | ...her rival would also provoke her and vex her, in so much that she wept and did not eat. | 1 Sam 1:6-7; Esther 5:13 |
| Nehemiah 1:4 | When I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days. | Neh 1:4; Ezra 3:12-13 |
| Song of Solomon 5:3 | I have put off my garment; how can I put it on again? I have bathed my feet; how can I soil them again? | Song 5:3; 2 Cor 7:1 |
| Leviticus 14:7 | And he shall sprinkle on him who is to be cleansed the seven times, and pronounce him clean, and send the living bird out of the city into the open fields. | Lev 14:7; Num 19:18 |
Daniel 10 verses
Daniel 10 2 Meaning
The verse describes Daniel in a state of profound mourning for three weeks, abstaining from desirable food, meat, and wine, and anointing himself. This intense period of grief and self-denial is linked to a divine vision he received concerning future events.
Daniel 10 2 Context
This verse falls within the broader narrative of Daniel's ministry in Babylon and Persia. Chapter 10 serves as an introduction to a significant prophetic vision. Daniel, an elderly man at this point, has already experienced multiple prophetic encounters and divine revelations concerning the fate of Israel and world empires. The context here emphasizes his deep concern for his people and his earnest seeking of divine understanding, setting the stage for the detailed prophecies that follow in chapters 11 and 12. This verse reflects a personal spiritual discipline preceding a major prophetic communication.
Daniel 10 2 Word analysis
- Daniel: (Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל - Daniyyel) "God is my judge." A prophet known for his faithfulness, integrity, and divine visions during the Babylonian exile.
- was mourning: (Hebrew: אָבַל - 'aval) Means to grieve, lament, mourn, wear mourning clothes. It signifies deep sorrow and distress, often expressed outwardly through specific practices.
- three weeks: (Hebrew: שְׁלֹשִׁים שָׁבֻעִים - sh'loshim shavu'im) "Thirty weeks" or possibly a period of three full weeks. The Septuagint and Vulgate versions read "three weeks" (or twenty-one days). This is the understanding typically held.
- neither ate: (Hebrew: לֹא־אָכַלְתִּי - lo 'akhalti) First-person singular perfect of "to eat." Indicates a cessation of eating normal food.
- choice food: (Hebrew: מַאֲכַל בָּחוּר - ma'akhal bakhur) "Food of choice," "delicacy," or "desirable food." It suggests abstaining from pleasures and fine foods, a form of asceticism.
- meat: (Hebrew: בָּשָׂר - basar) Flesh, meat. Daniel refrained from consuming animal flesh.
- nor wine: (Hebrew: וְיַיִן — w'yayin) And wine. Also abstained from wine, likely due to its intoxicating nature and its potential association with indulgence.
- nor did I anoint myself: (Hebrew: וְלֹא־מָשַׁחְתִּי - w'lo mash'khti) First-person singular perfect of "to anoint." This refers to refraining from the common practice of using oils for health, hygiene, or ceremonial purposes, often done to signify health, celebration, or ritual purity. The common practice was to anoint with oil for refreshment and purification.
Words-group by words-group analysis
- "neither ate choice food, nor meat, nor wine": This combination signifies a strict, prolonged fast or period of asceticism. It's not merely abstaining from one type of food but a comprehensive renunciation of typical dietary comforts and sustenance. This form of self-affliction was a common expression of deep mourning, repentance, or earnest supplication in ancient Israel. It mirrored the act of "afflicting one's soul" as described in Leviticus 16:29 and Isaiah 58:5, often associated with fasting and repentance.
- "nor did I anoint myself": Anointing oneself with oil was a customary practice for hygiene, healing, and sometimes as a sign of joy or a general state of well-being and cleanness. Refraining from this act further amplified the expression of sorrow and humility, presenting oneself in a state of uncleanness or neglect due to grief. Matthew 6:17 advises the opposite during a spiritual fast to avoid public display, but Daniel’s action here seems more of genuine, heartfelt affliction in the face of a significant spiritual matter.
Daniel 10 2 Bonus section
The abstention from anointing oil in particular can be seen as a form of intentional disfigurement or neglect, signifying the gravity of his spiritual concern over and above his physical well-being or presentation. This contrasts with Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:17 where the disciple should "anoint your head and wash your face" during a fast, implying the outward appearance should not reveal the fast. Daniel’s act here is one of profound inward sorrow impacting his outward state. His "three weeks" aligns with a significant period of dedicated seeking, reflecting the biblical pattern where important spiritual work or waiting often involves a set timeframe.
Daniel 10 2 Commentary
Daniel's extended period of mourning and abstinence is a testament to his profound engagement with divine revelation and his deep pastoral concern for his people. This was not a superficial act but a genuine expression of spiritual distress and earnest intercession. His abstaining from desirable food, meat, wine, and anointing oils indicates a deliberate separation from comfort and common practices to fully dedicate himself to seeking God’s understanding and intervention. This act of self-discipline was preparation for receiving and processing weighty prophetic truths, illustrating the intense spiritual struggle that often accompanies deep revelation and divine assignment. It underscores the idea that receiving God's messages sometimes requires stripping away personal comforts and embracing a state of humble dependency.