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Daniel 10:18

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Daniel 10:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.
Daniel 10:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Daniel 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15and when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
16And, behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by reason of the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I retain no strength.
17For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither was there breath left in me.
18Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.
19And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spake unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
20Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I am come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I go forth, lo, the prince of Greece shall come.
21But I will tell thee that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me against these, but Michael your prince.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, etc.] Or one like a man again touched him; the same that touched him before, (<271016>Daniel 10:16), perhaps Gabriel, since he uses the same language in the following verse as he does (<271011>Daniel 10:11): and he strengthened me; both in body and mind, by his free and familiar conversation with him, and the comfortable words he spoke to him, a divine power accompanying them for that purpose.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“again . . . touched me--It was gradually that Daniel recovered his strength. Hence there was need of the second touch, that he might hear the angel with composure.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then there came again, and touched me ... - The same one is here referred to doubtless who is mentioned in Daniel 10:16 - the angel. He came to him again in this condescending and familiar manner in order to allay his fears, and to prepare him to receive his communications with entire calmness. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“again: Dan 10:10, Dan 10:16, Dan 8:18 he: Sa1 23:15; Job 16:5, Job 23:6; Isa 35:3, Isa 35:4; Luk 22:32, Luk 22:43; Act 18:23; Co2 12:9, Co2 12:10; Eph 3:16; Phi 4:13; Col 1:11 Daniel 10:19”
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