Daniel 10:7-9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Bible Comments

Reader! observe what solemn effects are both upon Prophet and Apostle, when Christ is seen in his glory! what we might esteem comeliness before, is then, in the view of Jesus turned into corruption. Reader! think what would it be forever, even in heaven itself, if the redeemed were not made comely in Christ's righteousness, and from the comeliness Jesus puts upon his people. Ezekiel 16:14. I beg the Reader not to overlook what is here said of the trembling of Daniel's companions, and that he alone saw this vision. So was it with Elisha, 2 Kings 6:17. So also with Paul, Acts 9:7. And what is all this, but so many proofs of distinguishing grace, by which we plainly see, the Lord doth according to his own promise manifest himself to his people, otherwise than he doeth to the world, John 14:22-23.

Daniel 10:7-9

7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comelinessd was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.

9 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.