Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Daniel 10:2
There are several causes of Daniel’s mourning. 1. Because the Jews had liberty to go out of captivity, yet many of them staid still in Babylon. 2. Because when they were building the temple, walls, and city they were greatly hindered and molested, Ezra 4:4. 3. Because he foresaw the many calamities of the Jews that would befall them for their sins, especially in destroying the Messiah, and rejecting his gospel. Three full weeks; he fasted and mourned all that time, both to declare his deep... read more
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 10:1-21
Daniel 10. Introduction to the Final Vision.— The last three chapters of Daniel form a unity and describe the final vision. Daniel 10 is introductory. A “ shining” being appears to Daniel near the “ great river” and tells him that he has been sent in answer to his prayers. The guardian angel of Persia had tried to intercept him, but Michael the protector of Israel had come to his assistance. Daniel 10:1 . third year of Cyrus: 535 B.C, the latest date in the Book. Daniel 10:4 . the great... read more