5 I lifted my eyes and looked , and behold , there was a certain man dressed in linen , whose waist was girded with a belt of pure gold of Uphaz . 6 His body also was like beryl , his face had the appearance of lightning , his eyes were like flaming torches , his arms and feet like the gleam of polished bronze , and the sound of his words like the sound of a tumult . 7 Now I, Daniel , alone saw the vision , while the men who were with me did not see the vision ; nevertheless , a great dread fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves. 8 So I was left alone and saw this great vision ; yet no strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor , and I retained no strength . 9 But I heard the sound of his words ; and as soon as I heard the sound of his words , I fell into a deep sleep on my face , with my face to the ground .
10 Then behold , a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands e and knees . 11 He said to me, "O Daniel , man of high esteem , understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright e , for I have now been sent to you." And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling . 12 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 .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 10:5-12
Commentary on Daniel 10:1-9
(Read Daniel 10:1-9)
This chapter relates the beginning of Daniel's last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The time would be long before all would be accomplished; and much of it is not yet fulfilled. Christ appeared to Daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. Let us admire his condescension for us and our salvation. There remained no strength in Daniel. The greatest and best of men cannot bear the full discoveries of the Divine glory; for no man can see it, and live; but glorified saints see Christ as he is, and can bear the sight. How dreadful soever Christ may appear to those under convictions of sin, there is enough in his word to quiet their spirits.
Commentary on Daniel 10:10-21
(Read Daniel 10:10-21)
Whenever we enter into communion with God, it becomes us to have a due sense of the infinite distance between us and the holy God. How shall we, that are dust and ashes, speak to the Lord of glory? Nothing is more likely, nothing more effectual to revive the drooping spirits of the saints, than to be assured of God's love to them. From the very first day we begin to look toward God in a way of duty, he is ready to meet us in the way of mercy. Thus ready is God to hear prayer. When the angel had told the prophet of the things to come, he was to return, and oppose the decrees of the Persian kings against the Jews. The angels are employed as God's ministering servants, Hebrews 1:14. Though much was done against the Jews by the kings of Persia, God permitting it, much more mischief would have been done if God had not prevented it. He would now more fully show what were God's purposes, of which the prophecies form an outline; and we are concerned to study what is written in these Scriptures of truth, for they belong to our everlasting peace. While Satan and his angels, and evil counsellors, excite princes to mischief against the church, we may rejoice that Christ our Prince, and all his mighty angels, act against our enemies; but we ought not to expect many to favour us in this evil world. Yet the whole counsel of God shall be established; and let each one pray, Lord Jesus, be our righteousness now, and thou wilt be our everlasting confidence, through life, in death, at the day of judgment, and for evermore.