Daniel 11:1 kjv
Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.
Daniel 11:1 nkjv
"Also in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.)
Daniel 11:1 niv
And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I took my stand to support and protect him.)
Daniel 11:1 esv
"And as for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him.
Daniel 11:1 nlt
I have been standing beside Michael to support and strengthen him since the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede.)
Daniel 11 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 7:1 | In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel saw a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters. | Context for Daniel's visions |
| Daniel 8:1 | In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel; after that which appeared unto me at the first. | Chronological vision |
| Daniel 9:1 | In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made ruler over the kingdom of the Chaldeans; | Another significant revelation |
| Daniel 9:21 | Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. | Gabriel's specific role |
| Daniel 10:2 | In those days was I Daniel mourning three weeks. | Daniel's preparation |
| Daniel 10:10 | And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. | Physical contact by angelic being |
| Daniel 10:12 | 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. | Divine response to prayer |
| Isaiah 44:28 | That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. | God's foreknowledge of kings |
| Isaiah 45:1 | Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; | God's sovereignty over kings |
| Jeremiah 25:11 | And these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years; | Prophecy of Babylonian captivity |
| Jeremiah 29:10 | For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished unto Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. | Fulfillment of prophecy |
| Ezekiel 40:1 | In the twenty and fifth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the fourteenth day of the month, the same shall the cities of Samaria be overthrown. | Visions of future restoration |
| Luke 1:19 | And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that standeth in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. | Gabriel's identity and mission |
| Luke 1:26 | And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, | Gabriel sent to Mary |
| John 5:39 | Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. | Scripture's role in understanding |
| John 14:26 | But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. | Holy Spirit as teacher |
| 1 Corinthians 2:10 | But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. | Divine revelation |
| 2 Peter 1:20 | Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. | Proper understanding of prophecy |
| 2 Peter 1:21 | For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. | Divine origin of prophecy |
| Revelation 1:1 | The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John. | Divine revelation of future events |
Daniel 11 verses
Daniel 11 1 Meaning
The verse introduces Daniel's understanding of a vision, specifically concerning a future period. It states that the angel Gabriel was sent to give Daniel understanding of future events, implying divine revelation of a historical and prophetic timeline. This is not mere human speculation but divinely communicated knowledge about kings and kingdoms, culminating in future developments.
Daniel 11 1 Context
This verse opens Daniel chapter 11, a chapter largely devoted to prophetic visions concerning future kings and kingdoms, primarily focusing on the succession of rulers after Alexander the Great and their conflicts. The context is that Daniel, in the third year of Cyrus's reign, received a profound vision while mourning and fasting, an experience that was so overwhelming he fell into a deep sleep before an angelic being touched him to impart understanding. Chapter 10 details this initial encounter and the delay of the angelic messenger due to spiritual warfare, highlighting the importance and intensity of the message Daniel was about to receive. This verse serves as a direct announcement from the angelic messenger, Gabriel, that he is there to provide insight into a specific, complex prophetic timeline.
Daniel 11 1 Word Analysis
"And I in the first year of Darius the Mede even I stood strengthen him for to confirm and establish him." - While this exact wording appears in some older translations, the more commonly accepted wording of Daniel 11:1 is similar to: "And I, in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to strengthen and support him."
- "And I": Refers to the angelic narrator (likely Gabriel, as confirmed in Daniel 10:21 and 9:22). It establishes the continuity of the speaker from the previous visions and his direct involvement.
- "in the first year of Darius the Mede": This phrase firmly grounds the vision in a specific historical moment. Darius the Mede is understood to be a ruler installed by the Medo-Persian Empire, likely Cyaxares II or possibly Cyrus the Great in his role as ruler of Babylon. This temporal marker is crucial for understanding the prophetic timeline. The "first year" points to a critical period following the fall of Babylon, establishing the geopolitical landscape from which the subsequent prophecies would unfold.
- "even I": An emphatic assertion of the speaker's identity and role, underscoring his personal involvement in the events he is about to reveal. It emphasizes his authority and presence.
- "stood": Implies not only a physical posture but also a role of active engagement and support. This "standing" is not passive observation but an intervention.
- "to strengthen him": This refers to providing support and fortitude. The pronoun "him" in older translations is ambiguous and often rendered as "strengthen and support him" or "strengthen you (Daniel)". Based on the fuller context and the role of Gabriel, the angelic messenger often stood with and reinforced individuals receiving divine messages, or supported the covenant people/lineage, or was sent to reinforce Darius himself in establishing his reign, though the former is more typical in angelic interactions with prophets. Later interpretations lean toward Gabriel supporting the earthly kingdom or a specific king, or strengthening Daniel to receive the prophecy. The core idea is the provision of reinforcement and stability.
- "for to confirm and establish him": This clarifies the purpose of "standing" – to make firm, secure, and validated. If "him" refers to Darius, it speaks of establishing his rule. If it refers to the "him" who is God's plan or the lineage, it speaks of confirming the divine purposes. Many scholars connect this to bolstering the Median or Persian empire during its early consolidation, particularly in relation to the future Medo-Persian dominance. The common understanding of Daniel 11:1 ties "him" to Darius himself or the emerging Medo-Persian authority, establishing a foundation for future conflicts and kingdoms. However, it's also interpreted as God standing with His people or Daniel's strengthening through divine confirmation of His plan.
Word Group Analysis:
- The phrase "first year of Darius the Mede" establishes a crucial historical pivot point for the unfolding prophecy, marking the transition from Babylonian to Medo-Persian dominance.
- The emphasis on "standing" and "strengthening" indicates divine intervention and active support, preparing the stage for the detailed future prophecies concerning empires.
Daniel 11 1 Bonus Section
The identity of "Darius the Mede" remains a subject of scholarly discussion. While some identify him with Cyrus the Great, others posit a different Median king ruling concurrently or as a viceroy. The historical context provided by the verse is key to understanding the beginning of the Medo-Persian period, which directly precedes the rise of the Greek Empire under Alexander the Great, the central focus of much of Daniel 11. The specific phrasing "strengthen and support him" can be understood as providing the foundation for the historical narrative that follows, emphasizing divine orchestration in the establishment of empires that would impact God's people. This foundational support extends to reinforcing Daniel's understanding of these coming events, preparing him for the detailed unfolding of future histories.
Daniel 11 1 Commentary
Daniel 11:1 sets the stage for a sweeping historical prophecy. The angel Gabriel reveals that he stood to support the first year of Darius the Mede's reign. This support wasn't merely administrative but prophetic – providing a stable foundation for the kingdom from which the subsequent history, particularly the conflicts between the Greek kings (Ptolemies and Seleucids), would be charted. The verse highlights God's sovereign hand in history, raising up and establishing kingdoms. It also implies that this newly established order in the Medo-Persian Empire is integral to the unfolding prophetic timeline that Gabriel is about to reveal to Daniel. The act of angelic support underscores the celestial significance of earthly political shifts as they relate to God's grand plan.