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with angel (15-17). The angel touches his mouth and strengthens him, assuring him again of God’s favor
(18-19). He reiterates his task, to reveal the future to Daniel, but will soon need to return to the cosmic
battle (10:20-11:2a).

Vision of Future History (Kings of North/South) (11:2b-12:4) The angel now recounts the future events:
Persia will rule (4 kings) until rise of Greece with Alexander. His domination will be broken, divided
among his four generals (1-4). The focus is on battle between North-Seleucids and the South-Ptolemies
(5-20). A special focus in placed on Antiochus IV (Epiphanes), who takes the throne by deceit (21-24),
defeats Egypt and robs Zion’s temple (25-28), defeated by Egypt, desecrates God’s temple but is
opposed (Maccabees) (29-35). The final section is a summary of Antiochus’ reign (36-39) but may also be
archetypal (40-45). Amidst great persecution, salvation is promised (1-4) Epilogue (12:5-13) Daniel seeks
explanation but is told to seal the book.

The Book of Daniel

12.4 Let’s Practice…

1-2. Write the theme of f Ezekiel and Daniel?

3. What does Ezekiel prophecy for the future of Israel?

4. Daniel’s name means what?

5. God handed his people over to the Babylonians. However, we still see His hand upon Daniel and the
three Hebrew Children. How was Daniel able to maintain his faith and practice in spite of living in a
pagan culture, especially in the area of diet?

6-9. Daniel 7:1-28 there is divine Oracle/vision of the four Beasts. If related to the vision in Ch.2, what do
the four beasts represent?

10. When Daniel sees a vision in Ch.10 he is grieved. Why did he grieve when he saw this vision?

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