Then there came again and touched me [one] like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
Ver. 18. Then there came again and touched me.] Not all at once, but by four degrees, was Daniel raised: (1.) He is set upon his knees and palms of his hands, Dan 10:10 an emblem of prayer; (2.) He is caused to stand upon his feet, though trembling and silent; Daniel 10:11 ; Dan 10:15 (3.) His mouth is opened to speak, though not without much weakness, fears, and sorrows; Dan 10:17 (4.) He is fully strengthened here. God loves to hold his praying people long in request. He is also "a God of judgment" - one that well understandeth when and how to bestow his favours; "Blessed are all they that wait for him." Isa 30:18