This is not the epilogue to the book, Daniel 12:1-3 are the conclusion of the prophecy given by the hierophant, which commenced at Daniel 10:20.
at that time. This fixes the end of the Tribulation. Note the three subjects thus connected with "the time of the end".
Michael. See note on Daniel 10:13.
children. sons.
thy People: i.e. Daniel's People, Israel.
a time of trouble: i.e. the great Tribulation. Compare Daniel 8:24; Daniel 8:25; Daniel 9:26; Isaiah 26:20; Isaiah 26:21.Jeremiah 30:7; Matthew 24:21.Mark 13:19; Revelation 16:17 Revelation 16:1.
trouble. tribulation.
shall be delivered. Compare Isaiah 11:11, &c.; Dan 27:12, Dan 27:12.Jeremiah 30:7; Ezekiel 37:21-28; Ezekiel 39:25-29; Hosea 3:4; Hosea 3:5.Joel 3:16-21.Amos 9:11-15.Obadiah 1:17-21.Zechariah 12:3-10; Romans 11:5; Romans 11:6; Romans 11:15; Romans 11:26.
written in the book. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 32:32; Exodus 32:33). App-92. Compare Psalms 56:8; Psalms 69:28; Isaiah 4:3.Ezekiel 13:9; Luke 10:20; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 20:12; Revelation 20:15.