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18 Then the one who appeared to be a human being touched me again[a] and strengthened me. 19 He said to me, “Don’t be afraid, you who are highly valued.[b] Peace be to you! Be strong! Be really strong!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened. I said, “Sir, you may speak now,[c] for you have given me strength.” 20 He said, “Do you know why I have come to you?[d] Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 10:18 tn Heb “He added and touched me.” The construction is a verbal hendiadys.
  2. Daniel 10:19 tn Heb “treasured man.”
  3. Daniel 10:19 tn Heb “my lord may speak.”
  4. Daniel 10:20 sn The question is rhetorical, intended to encourage reflection on Daniel’s part.