Malachi 2:1-2 Part 1 of 2

"Listen, you priests--this command is for you! Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even the blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart."

"Listen, you priests--this command is for you!"

Malachi 2:7  "The words of a priest's lips should preserve knowledge of God, and people should go to him for instruction, for the priest is the messenger of the LORD of Heaven's Armies." (see verses 5-9)

"Listen to me" 

Jeremiah 13:17  And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD's flock will be led away into exile. (see verses 15-27)

"and make up your minds to honor my name." says the LORD of Heaven's Armies," 

Matthew 15:7-9  "You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote,

        'These people honor me with their lips,

            but their hearts are far from me.

        Their worship is a farce,

            for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.' " (Isaiah 29:13)  (see verses 1-20)

Colossians 2:20-22  You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as "Don't handle! Don't taste! Don't touch!" Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them. (see verses 6-23)

John 5:23b  "Anyone who does not honor the Son is certainly not honoring the Father who sent him." (see verses 16-30)

1 Timothy 6:16  He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen. (see verses 11-16)

Revelation 5:12-13  And they sang in a mighty chorus:

        "Worthy is the lamb who was slaughtered--

            to receive power and riches

        and wisdom and strength

            and honor and glory and blessing."

And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang:

        "Blessing and honor and glory and power

            belong to the one sitting on the throne

        and to the Lamb forever and ever." (see verses 6-14)

 

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Malachi 1:12-14

"But you dishonor my name with your actions. By bringing contemptible food, you are saying it's all right to defile the Lord's table. You say, 'It's too hard to serve the LORD,' and you turn up your noses at my commands," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. "Think of it! Animals that are stolen and crippled and sick are being presented as offerings! Should I accept from you such offerings as these?" asks the LORD. "Cursed is the cheat who promises to give a fine ram from his flock but then sacrifices a defective one to the Lord. For I am a great king," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "and my name is feared among the nations!"

"But you dishonor my name with your actions. By bringing contemptible food, you are saying it's all right to defile the Lord's table."

Malachi 1:7  "You have shown contempt by offering defiled sacrifices on my altar. Then you ask, 'How have we defiled the sacrifices?' You defile them by saying the altar of the LORD deserves no respect." (see verses 6-14)

"You say, 'It's too hard to serve the LORD,' and you turn up your noses at my commands," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. 

Isaiah 43:22-24  "But dear family of Jacob, you refuse to ask for my help. You have grown tired of me, O Israel! You have not brought me sheep or goats for burnt offerings. You have not honored me with sacrifices, though I have not burdened and wearied you with requests for grain offerings and frankincense. You have not brought me fragrant calamus or pleased me with the fat from sacrifices. Instead, you have burdened me with your sins and wearied me with your faults." (see verses 14-28)

Numbers 14:11  And the LORD said to Moses, "How long will these people treat me with contempt? Will they never believe me, after all the miraculous signs I have done among them?" (see verses 1-12)

"Think of it! Animals that are stolen and crippled and sick are being presented as offerings! Should I accept from you such offerings as these?" asks the LORD. 

Malachi 1:10  "How I wish one of you would shut the Temple doors so that these worthless sacrifices could not be offered! I am not pleased with you," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "and I will not accept your offerings." (see verses 6-11)

"Cursed is the cheat who promises to give a fine ram from his flock but then sacrifices a defective one to the Lord." 

Exodus 12:5  "The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects." (see verses 1-10)

"For I am a great king," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "and my name is feared among the nations!" 

Psalm 72:11  All kings will bow before him, and all nations will serve him. (see verses 9-14)

Psalm 95:13  For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods. (see all Psalm 95)

Obadiah 1:21  "Those who have been rescued will go up to Mount Zion in Jerusalem to rule over the mountains of Edom. And the LORD himself will be king!" (see all Obadiah)

1 Timothy 6:15  For, 

        At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the

        blessed and only almighty God, King of all kings and Lord of all lords.

        (see verses 11-16)

 

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Malachi 1:10-11

"How I wish one of you would shut the Temple doors so that these worthless sacrifices could not be offered! I am not pleased with you," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "and I will not accept your offerings. But my name is honored by people of other nations from morning till night. All around the world they offer sweet incense and pure offerings in honor of my name. For my name is great among the nations," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies.

"How I wish one of you would shut the Temple doors so that these worthless sacrifices could not be offered!"

2 Chronicles 28:24  The king (Ahaz) took the various articles from the Temple of God and broke them into pieces. He shut the doors of the LORD's Temple so that no one could worship there, and he set up altars to pagan gods in every corner of Jerusalem. (see verses 16-27, also 2 Kings 16)

2 Chronicles 29:7  "They also shut the doors to the Temple's entry room, and they snuffed out the lamps. They stopped burning incense and presenting burnt offerings at the sanctuary of the God of Israel." (see verses 3-17, also 2 Chronicles 33:1-9)

"I am not pleased with you," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "and I will not accept your offerings." 

Hosea 5:6  "When they come with their flocks and herds to offer sacrifices to the LORD, they will not find him, because he has withdrawn from them." (see verses 1-7)

Leviticus 22:20  "Do not present an animal with defects, because the LORD will not accept it on your behalf." (see verses 17-25)

Isaiah 1:13  "Stop bringing me your meaningless gifts; the incense of your offerings disgusts me! As for your celebrations of the new moon and the Sabbath and your special days for fasting--they are all sinful and false. I want no more of your pious meetings." (see verses 2-20)

Jeremiah 14:11-12  Then the LORD said to me, "Do not pray for these people anymore. When they fast I will pay no attention. When they present their burnt offerings and grain offerings to me, I will not accept them. Instead, I will devour them with war, famine, and disease." (see all chapter 14)

"But my name is honored by people of other nations from morning till night." 

Psalm 113:3  Everywhere--from east to west--praise the name of the LORD. (see all Psalm 113)

Isaiah 12:4  In that wonderful day you will sing: "Thank the LORD! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is! (see all chapter 12)

"All around the world they offer sweet incense and pure offerings in honor of my name. For my name is great among the nations," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. 

Isaiah 60:6-7  "Vast caravans of camels will converge on you, the camels of Midian and Ephah. The people of Sheba will bring gold and frankincense and will come worshiping the LORD. The flocks of Kedar will be given to you, and the rams of Nabaioth will be brought for my altars. I will accept their offerings, and I will make my Temple glorious."

Hebrews 13:15  Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. (see verses 8-16)

Revelation 8:3  Then another angel with a gold incense burner came and stood at the altar. And a great amount of incense was given to him to mix with the prayers of God's people as an offering on the gold altar before the throne. (see verses 1-5)

 

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Malachi 1:8-9

"When you give blind animals as sacrifices, isn't that wrong? And isn't it wrong to offer animals that are crippled and diseased? Try giving gifts like that to your governor, and see how pleased he is!" says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. "Go ahead, beg God to be merciful to you! But when you bring that kind of offering, why should he show you any favor at all?" asks the LORD of Heaven's Armies.

"When you give blind animals as sacrifices, isn't that wrong? And isn't it wrong to offer animals that are crippled and diseased? Try giving gifts like that to your governor, and see how pleased he is!" says the LORD of Heaven's Armies.

Leviticus 1:3  "If the animal you present as a burnt offering is from the herd, it must be a male with no defects." (see verses 1-9)

Leviticus 1:10  "If the animal you present as a burnt offering is from the flock, it may be either a sheep or a goat, but it must be a male with no defects."

Leviticus 22:22  "You must not offer an animal that is blind, crippled, or injured, or that has a wart, a skin sore, or scabs. Such animals must never be offered on the altar as special gifts to the LORD." (see verses 17-25)

Deuteronomy 15:21  "But if this firstborn animal has any defect, such as lameness or blindness, or if anything else is wrong with it, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God." (see verses 19-23)

"Go ahead, beg God to be merciful to you! But when you bring that kind of offering, why should he show you any favor at all?" asks the LORD of Heaven's Armies. 

Isaiah 1:11  "What makes you think I want all your sacrifices?" says the LORD. "I am sick of your burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fattened cattle. I get no pleasure from the blood of bulls and lambs and goats." (see verses 1-20)

Jeremiah 6:20  "There's no use offering me sweet frankincense from Sheba. Keep your fragrant calamus imported from distant lands! I will not accept your burnt offerings. Your sacrifices have no pleasing aroma for me." (see verses 16-21)

Jeremiah 7:21  This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies, the God of Israel says: "Take your burnt offerings and your other sacrifices and eat them yourselves!" (see verses 16-29)

Jeremiah 14:12  "When they fast, I will pay no attention. When they present their burnt offerings and grain offerings to me, I will not accept them. Instead, I will devour them with war, famine and disease." (see verses 10-18)

Hosea 8:13  "The people love to offer sacrifices to me, feasting on the meat, but I do not accept their sacrifices. I will hold my people accountable for their sins, and I will punish them. They will return to Egypt." (see verses 11-13, also 9:1-5)

Amos 5:22  "I will not accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings. I won't even notice all your choice peace offerings." (see verses 21-27)

Micah 6:6-8  What can we bring to the LORD? Should we bring him burnt offerings? Should we bow before God Most High with offerings of yearling calves? Should we offer him thousands of rams and ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Should we sacrifice our firstborn children to pay for our sins? No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. (see all chapter 6)

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Malachi 1:6-7 Part 2 of 2

The LORD of Heaven's Armies says to the priests: "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your father and master, where is the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name! But you ask, 'How have we shown contempt for your name?' You have shown contempt by offering defiled sacrifices on my altar. Then you ask, 'How have we defiled the sacrifices?' You defile them by saying the altar of the LORD deserves no respect."

"You have shown contempt for my name! But you ask, 'How have we shown contempt for your name?' You have shown contempt by offering defiled sacrifices on my altar."

Malachi 1:12  "But you dishonor my name with your actions. By bringing contemptible food, you are saying it's all right to defile the Lord's table." (see verses 12-14)

Leviticus 21:6  "They (the priests) must be set apart as holy to their God and must never bring shame on the name of God. They must be holy, for they are the ones who present the special gifts to the LORD, gifts of food for their God."

Leviticus 21:8  "You must treat them as holy because they offer up food to your God. You must consider them holy because I, the LORD, am holy, and I make you holy."

"Then you ask, "How have we defiled the sacrifices?' You defile them by saying the altar of the LORD deserves no respect." 

Ezekiel 23:41  "You sat with them on a beautifully embroidered couch and put my incense and my special oil on a table that was spread before you." (see verses 35-49)

Ezekiel 41:22  There was an altar made of wood, 5 1/4 feet high and 3 1/2 feet across. Its corners, base, and sides were all made of wood. "This," the man told me, "is the table that stands in the LORD's presence." (see chapters 40-43)

Ezekiel 44:5-8  And the LORD said to me, "Son of man, take careful notice. Use your eyes and ears, and listen to everything I tell you about the regulations concerning the LORD's Temple. Take careful note of the procedures for using the Temple's entrances and exits. And give these rebels, the people of Israel, this message from the Sovereign LORD: O people of Israel, enough of your detestable sins! You have brought uncircumcised foreigners into my sanctuary--people who have no heart for God. In this way, you defiled my Temple even as you offered me my food, the fat and blood of sacrifices. In addition to all your other detestable sins, you have broken my covenant. Instead of safeguarding my sacred rituals, you have hired foreigners to take charge of my sanctuary." (see all chapter 44)

 

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Malachi 1:6-7 Part 1 of 2

The LORD of Heaven's Armies says to the priests: "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your father and master, where is the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name! But you ask, 'How have we shown contempt for your name?' You have shown contempt by offering defiled sacrifices on my altar. Then you ask, 'How have we defiled the sacrifices?' You defile them by saying the altar of the LORD deserves no respect."

The LORD of Heaven's Armies says to the priests: "A son honors his father,"

Exodus 20:12  "Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you."

Leviticus 20:9  "Anyone who dishonors father or mother must be put to death. Such a person is guilty of a capital offense."

Matthew 15:4  "For instance, God says, 'Honor your father and mother,' and 'Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.' " (see verses 3-9)

Ephesians 6:1-3  Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. "Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, "things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth."

"and a servant respects his master." 

Luke 6:46  "So why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say?" (see verses 46-49)

"If I am your father and master, where is the honor and respect I deserve?" 

Deuteronomy 31:12  "Call them all together--men, women, children, and all the foreigners living in your towns--so they may hear this Book of Instruction and learn to fear the LORD your God and carefully obey all the terms of these instructions." (see verses 9-13)

Isaiah 1:2-3  Listen, O heavens! Pay attention, earth! This is what the LORD says: "The children I raised and cared for have rebelled against me. Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master's care--but Israel doesn't know its master. My people don't recognize my care for them." (see all chapter 1)

 

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Malachi 1:4-5

Esau's descendants in Edom may say, "We have been shattered, but we will rebuild the ruins." But the LORD of Heaven's Armies replies, "They may try to rebuild, but I will demolish them again. Their country will be known as 'The Land of Wickedness,' and their people will be called, 'The People with Whom the LORD Is Forever Angry.' When you see the destruction for yourselves, you will say, 'Truly, the LORD's greatness reaches far beyond Israel's borders!' "

Esau's descendants in Edom

Genesis 25:30  Esau said to Jacob, "I'm starved! Give me some of that red stew!"  (This is how Esau got his other name, Edom, which means "red.") [see verses 24-34]

Genesis 32:3  Then Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother, Esau, who was living in the region of Seir in the land of Edom.

Genesis 36:9  This is the account of Esau's descendants, the Edomites, who lived in the hill country of Seir. [see verses 10-43]

may say, "We have been shattered, but we will rebuild the ruins." 

Isaiah 9:10  They said, "We will replace the broken bricks of our ruins with finished stone, and replant the felled sycamore-fig trees with cedars."

But the LORD of Heaven's Armies replies, "They may try to rebuild, but I will demolish them again. Their country will be known as 'The Land of Wickedness,' and their people will be called, 'The People with Whom the LORD Is Forever Angry.' " 

Psalm 137:7  O LORD, remember what the Edomites did on the day the armies of Babylon captured Jerusalem. "Destroy it!" they yelled. "Level it to the ground!"

Joel 3:19  But Egypt will become a wasteland and Edom will become a wilderness, because they attacked the people of Judah and killed innocent people in their land.

Isaiah 34:8  For this is the day of the LORD's revenge, the year when Edom will be paid back for all it did to Israel [see verses 8-17]

Amos 1:11  This is what the LORD says: "The people of Edom have sinned again and again, and I will not let them go unpunished! They chased down their relatives, the Israelites, with swords, showing them no mercy. In their rage, they slashed them continually and were unrelenting in their anger." [see verses 11-12]

"When you see the destruction for yourselves, you will say, 'Truly, the LORD's greatness reaches far beyond Israel's borders!' " 

Numbers 24:18  "Edom will be taken over, and Seir, its enemy, will be conquered, while Israel marches on in triumph." [see all chapter 24]

Psalm 40:16  But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!"

Psalm 145:3  Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. [see all Psalm 145]

Isaiah 45:22  "Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other." [see verses 18-25]

Isaiah 52:10  The LORD has demonstrated his holy power before the eyes of all the nations. All the ends of the earth will see the victory of our God. [see verses 7-10]

 

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Malachi 1:2-3

This is the message that the LORD gave to Israel through the prophet Malachi. "I have always loved you," says the LORD. But you retort, "Really? How have you loved us?" And the LORD replied, "This is how I showed my love for you: I loved your ancestor Jacob, but I rejected his brother, Esau, and devastated his hill country. I turned Esau's inheritance into a desert for jackals."

"I have always loved you," says the LORD.

Deuteronomy 4:37  "Because he loved your ancestors, he chose to bless their descendants, and he personally brought you out of Egypt with a great display of power. (see verses 32-40)

Deuteronomy 7:8  "Rather, it was simply that the LORD loves you, and he was keeping the oath he had sworn to your ancestors. That is why the LORD rescued you with such a strong hand from your slavery and from the oppressive hand of Pharaoh, king of Egypt." (see verses 1-11)

But you retort, "Really? How have you loved us?" And the LORD replied, "This is how I showed my love for you: I loved your ancestor Jacob," 

Isaiah 41:8-10  "But as for you, Israel my servant, Jacob my chosen one, descended from Abraham my friend, I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, 'You are my servant.' For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." (see all chapter 41)

Isaiah 44:1  "But now, listen to me Jacob, my servant, Israel my chosen one." (see verses 1-5)

Jeremiah 46:27  "But do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant; do not be dismayed, Israel. For I will bring you home again from distant lands, and your children will return from their exile. Israel will return to a life of peace and quiet, and no one will terrorize them." (see verses 27-28)

"but I rejected his brother, Esau," 

Romans 9:13  In the words of the Scriptures, "I loved Jacob, but I rejected Esau." (see verses 6-16, also Genesis 25:29-34, 27:18-29)

"and devastated his hill country." 

Isaiah 34:10  This judgment on Edom will never end; the smoke of its burning will rise forever. The land will lie deserted from generation to generation. No one will live there anymore. (see verses 5-10)

"I turned Esau's inheritance into a desert for jackals." 

Isaiah 34:13  Thorns will overrun its palaces; nettles and thistles will grow in its forts. The ruins will become a haunt for jackals and a home for owls. (see verses 11-17)

 

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Malachi 1:1

This is the message that the LORD gave to Israel through the prophet Malachi.

Isaiah 1:1  These are the visions that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. He saw these visions during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah.

Jeremiah 1:1  These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests from the town of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin.

Ezekiel 1:1  On July 31 of my thirtieth year, while I was with the Judean exiles beside the Kebar River in Babylon, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.

Hosea 1:1  The LORD gave this message to Hosea son of Beeri during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel.

Joel 1:1  The LORD gave this message to Joel son of Pethuel.

Amos 1:1  This message was given to Amos, a shepherd from the town of Tekoa in Judah. He received this message in visions two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam II, the son of Jehoash, was king of Israel.

Obadiah 1:1  This is the vision that the Sovereign LORD revealed to Obadiah concerning the land of Edom. We have heard a message from the LORD that an ambassador was sent to the nations to say, "Get ready, everyone! Let's assemble our armies and attack Edom!"

Jonah 1:1  The LORD gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: ...

Micah 1:1  The LORD gave this message to Micah of Moresheth during the years when Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. The visions he saw concerned both Samaria and Jerusalem.

Nahum 1:1  This message concerning Nineveh came as a vision to Nahum, who lived in Elkosh.

Habakkuk 1:1  This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision.

Zephaniah 1:1  The LORD gave this message to Zephaniah when Josiah son of Amon was king of Judah. Zephaniah was the son of Cusli, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah.

Haggai 1:1  On August 29 of the second year of King Darius's reign, the LORD gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest.

Zechariah 1:1  In November of the second year of King Darius's reign, the LORD gave this message to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah and grandson of Iddo: ...

 

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Daniel 12:11-13

"From the time the daily sacrifice is stopped and the sacrilegious object that causes desecration is set up to be worshiped, there will be 1,290 days. And blessed are those who wait and remain until the end of the 1,335 days! You will rest, and then at the end of days, you will rise again to receive the inheritance set aside for you."

"From the time the daily sacrifice is stopped and the sacrilegious object that causes desecration is set up to be worshiped,"

Exodus 29:38-39  "These are the sacrifices you are to offer regularly on the altar. Each day, offer two lambs that are a year old, one in the morning and the other in the evening." (see verses 38-45)

Daniel 8:11  It even challenged the Commander of heaven's army by canceling the daily sacrifices offered to him and by destroying his Temple. (see verses 8-12)

Daniel 9:27  "The ruler will make a treaty with the people for a period of one set of seven, but after half this time, he will put an end to the sacrifices and offerings. And as a climax to all his terrible deeds, he will set up a sacrilegious object that causes desecration, until the fate decreed for this defiler is finally poured out on him." (see verses 24-27)

Daniel 11:31  "His army will take over the Temple fortress, pollute the sanctuary, put a stop to the daily sacrifices, and set up the sacrilegious object that causes desecration." (see verses 21-32)

"there will be 1,290 days." 

Revelation 11:2  "But do not measure the outer courtyard, for it has been turned over to the nations. They will trample the holy city for 42 months." (see verses 1-14)

"And blessed are those who wait and remain until the end of the 1,335 days!" 

Isaiah 30:18  So the LORD must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help. (see verses 12-26)

"As for you, go your way until the end." 

Daniel 12:4  "But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase."

"You will rest," 

Isaiah 56:2  For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die. (see verses 1-2)

"and then at the end of the days, you will rise again to receive the inheritance set aside for you." 

Matthew 10:22  "And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved." (see verses 5-25)

James 1:12  God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (see all chapter 1)

Revelation 14:13  And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!" (see verses 6-13)

 

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Daniel 12:8-10

I heard what he said, but I did not understand what he meant. So I asked, "How will all this finally end, my lord?" But he said, "Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is kept secret and sealed until the time of the end. Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means."

I heard what he said, but I did not understand what he meant. So I asked, "How will all this finally end, my lord?" But he said, "Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is kept secret and sealed until the time of the end."

Isaiah 8:16  Preserve the teaching of God; entrust his instructions to those who follow me. (see verses 11-22)

Isaiah 29:11  All the future events in this vision are like a sealed book to them. When you give it to those who can read, they will say, "We can't read it because it is sealed." (see verses 9-14)

Daniel 8:26  "This vision about the 2,300 evenings and mornings is true. But none of these things will happen for a long time, so keep the vision a secret." (see all chapter 8)

Daniel 12:4  "But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase." (see verses 1-4)

Matthew 13:11  He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not." (see verses 1-23)

Revelation 5:1  Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who was sitting on the throne. There was writing on the inside and the outside of the scroll, and it was sealed with seven seals. (see all chapter 5)

"Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials." 

Isaiah 1:25  "I will raise my fist against you. I will melt you down and skim off your slag. I will remove all your impurities." (see verses 21-26)

Isaiah 48:10  "I have refined you, but not as silver is refined. Rather, I have refined you in the furnace of suffering." (see verses 1-11)

Daniel 11:35  "And some of the wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end, for the appointed time is still to come." (see verses 32-35)

Malachi 3:3  "He will sit like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross. He will purify the Levites, refining them like gold and silver, so that they may once again offer acceptable sacrifices to the LORD." (see verses 1-4)

"But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand." 

Jeremiah 5:26  "Among my people are wicked men who lie in wait for victims like a hunter hiding in a blind. They continually set traps to catch people." (see verses 20-31)

"Only those who are wise will know what it means." 

Hosea 14:9  Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. (see all chapter 14)

 

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Daniel 12:5-7

Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing on opposite banks of the river. One of them asked the man dressed in linen, who was now standing above the river, "How long will it be until these shocking events are over?" The man dressed in linen, who was standing above the river, raised both his hands toward heaven and took a solemn oath by the One who lives forever, saying, "It will go on for a time, times, and half a time. When the shattering of the holy people has finally come to an end, all these things will have happened."

Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing on opposite banks of the river.

Daniel 10:4-5  On April 23, as I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River, I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist. (see verses 1-11)

 

One of them asked the man dressed in linen, who was now standing above the river, 

Ezekiel 9:2  Six men soon appeared from the upper gate that faces north, each carrying a deadly weapon in his hand. With them was a man dressed in linen, who carried a writer's case at his side. They all went into the Temple courtyard and stood beside the bronze altar. (see all chapter 9)

 

"How long will it be until these shocking events are over?" 

Daniel 8:13  Then I heard the two holy ones talking to each other. One of them asked, "How long will the events of this vision last? How long will the rebellion that causes desecration stop the daily sacrifices? How long will the Temple and heaven's armies be trampled on?" (see verses 8-13)

Mark 13:4  "Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to be fulfilled?" (see all chapter 13)

 

The man dressed in linen, who was standing above the river, raised both his hands toward heaven and took a solemn oath by the One who lives forever, 

Daniel 6:26  " I (King Darius) decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel.

    For he is the living God,

        and he will endure forever.

    His kingdom will never be destroyed,

        and his rule will never end." (see all chapter 6)

Revelation 10:6  He swore an oath in the name of the one who lives forever and ever, who created the heavens and everything in them, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it. He said, "There will be no more delay." (see all chapter 10)

 

saying, "It will go on for a time, times, and half a time." 

Daniel 7:25  "He will defy the Most High and oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a time." (see verses 23-26)

Revelation 12:14  But she was given two wings like those of a great eagle so she could fly to the place prepared for her in the wilderness. There she would be cared for and protected from the dragon for a time, times, and half a time. (see all chapter 12)

"When the shattering of the holy people has finally come to an end, all those things will have happened." 

Daniel 8:24  "He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause a shocking amount of destruction and succeed in everything he does. He will destroy powerful leaders and devastate the holy people." (see verses 23-25)

Luke 21:24  "They will be killed by the sword or sent away as captives to all the nations of the world. And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end." (see verses 20-24)

Revelation 10:7  "When the seventh angel blows his trumpet, God's mysterious plan will be fulfilled. It will happen just as he announced it to his servants the prophets." (see all chapter 10)

 

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Daniel 12:3-4

"Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase."

"Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever." 

Isaiah 53:11  When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. (see all chapter 53)

Daniel 11:32-35  "He (Antiochus IV) will flatter and win over those who have violated the covenant. But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him. Wise leaders will give instruction to many, but these teachers will die by fire and sword, or they will be jailed and robbed. During these persecutions, little help will arrive, and many who join them will not be sincere. And some of the wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way, they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end, for the appointed time is still to come."

Daniel 12:10  "Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means." (see all chapter 12)

Philippians 2:14-15  Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world of crooked and perverse people. (see verses 12-18)

"But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase." 

Daniel 7:28  That was the end of the vision. I, Daniel, was terrified by my thoughts and my face was pale with fear, but I kept these things to myself. (see all chapter 7)

Daniel 8:26  "This vision about the 2,300 evenings and mornings is true. But none of these things will happen for a long time, so keep this vision a secret." (see all chapter 8)

Isaiah 8:16  Preserve the teaching of God; entrust his instructions to those who follow me. (see verses 11-22)

Revelation 22:10  Then he instructed me, "Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near." (see verses 6-21)

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Daniel 12:1-2

"At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since the nations first came into existence. But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued. Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace."

"At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since the nations first came into existence." 

Daniel 9:12  "You have kept your word and done to us and our rulers exactly as you warned. Never has there been such a disaster as happened in Jerusalem." (see verses 1-19)

Matthew 24:21  "For there will be greater anguish than at any time since the world began. And it will never be so great again." (see verses 15-22, also Mark 13:14-20)

Revelation 16:18  Then the thunder crashed and rolled, and lightning flashed. And a great earthquake struck--the worst since people were placed on earth. (see verses 17-21)

"But at that time everyone of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued." 

Jeremiah 30:7  "In all history there has never been such a time of terror. It will be a time of trouble for my people Israel. Yet in the end they will be saved!" (see all chapter 30)

Isaiah 4:3  All who remain in Zion will be holy people--those who survive the destruction of Jerusalem and are recorded among the living. (see verses 2-6)

Malachi 3:16-17  Then those who feared the LORD spoke with each other, and the LORD listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name. "They will be my people," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. "On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child." (see verses 13-18)

Luke 10:20  "But don't rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven." (see verses 1-20) 

Revelation 3:5  "All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine." (see verses 1-6)

Revelation 20:12  I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God's throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. (see verses 11-15)

Revelation 21:27  Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty--but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. (see all chapter 21)

 

"Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up," 

John 11:24  "Yes," Martha said, "he will rise when everyone else rises, at the last day." (see all chapter 11)

 

"some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace." 

Isaiah 26:19  But those who die in the LORD will live; their bodies will rise again! Those who sleep in the earth will rise up and sing for joy! For your life-giving light will fall like dew on your people in the place of the dead! (see all chapter 26)

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Daniel 11:33-45

33-35 - "Wise leaders will give instruction to many, but these teachers will die by fire and sword, or they will be jailed and robbed. During these persecutions, little help will arrive, and many who join them will not be sincere. And some of the wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way, they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end, for the appointed time is still to come." (see Matthew 24:9-14, John 16:1-4, Hebrews 11:35-38, Matthew 7:15-20, Romans 16:17-18, Zechariah 13:7-9, John 15:1-4)

36 - "The king will do as he pleases, exalting himself and claiming to be greater than every god, even blaspheming the God of gods. He will succeed, but only until the time of wrath is completed. For what has been determined will surely take place." (see Deuteronomy 10:17, Psalm 136:2, Isaiah 10:25, 14:13, 26:20, Daniel 2:47, 5:20, 7:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Revelation 13:5-6)

37-39 - "He will have no respect for the gods of his ancestors, or for the god loved by women, or for any other god, for he will boast that he is greater than them all. Instead of these, he will worship the god of fortresses--a god his ancestors never knew--and lavish on him gold, silver, precious stones, and expensive gifts. claiming this foreign god's help, he will attack the strongest fortresses. He will honor those who submit to him, appointing them to positions of authority and dividing the land among them as their reward."

(No known king of the south or king of the north did any of the following things.)

40-43 - "Then at the time of the end, the king of the south will attack the king of the north. The king of the north will storm out with chariots, charioteers, and a vast navy. He will invade various lands and sweep through them like a flood. He will enter the glorious land of Israel, and many nations will fall, but Moab, Edom, and the best part of Ammon will escape. He will conquer many countries, and even Egypt will not escape. He will gain control over the gold, silver, and treasures of Egypt; and the Libyans and Ethiopians will be his servants." (see Isaiah 5:26-30, Jeremiah 4:13-18, 48:1-47)

44-45 - "But then news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will set out in great anger to destroy and obliterate many. He will stop between the glorious holy mountain and the sea and will pitch his royal tents. But while he is there, his time will suddenly run out, and no one will help him." (see Mark 13, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Revelation 19:19-21)

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Daniel 11:20-32

20 - "His (Antiochus III's) successor (Seleucus IV Philopater) will send out a tax collector (Heliodorus) to maintain the royal splendor. But after a brief reign (7 years), he will die, though not from anger or in battle (murdered by Heliodorus)."

21-24 - "The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not in line for royal succession (Antiochus IV Epiphanes). He will slip in when least expected and take over the kingdom by flattery and intrigue. Before him great armies will be swept away, including a covenant prince (Onias III, the high priest). With deceitful promises, he will make various alliances. He will become strong despite having only a handful of followers. Without warning he will enter the richest areas of the land. Then he will distribute among his followers the plunder and wealth of the rich (including the Temple)--something his predecessors had never done. He will plot the overthrow of strongholds, but this will last for only a short while."

25-27 - "Then he will stir up his courage and raise a great army against the king of the south (Ptolemy VI Philometor). The king of the south will go to battle with a mighty army, but to no avail, for there will be plots against him. His own household will cause his downfall. His army will be swept away, and many will be killed. Seeking nothing but each other's harm, these kings will plot against each other at the conference table, attempting to deceive each other. But it will make no difference for the end will come at the appointed time."

28 - "The king of the north (Antiochus IV) will then return home with great riches. On the way he will set himself against the people of the holy covenant (the Jews), doing much damage before continuing his journey."

29-30 - "Then at the appointed time he will once again invade the south, but this time the result will be different. For warships from western coastlands will scare him off (the Roman fleet - Roman general Popilius Laenas), and he will withdraw and return home. But he will vent his anger against the people of the holy covenant (the Jews) and reward those who forsake the covenant."

31-32 - "His army will take over the Temple fortress, pollute the sanctuary, put a stop to the daily sacrifices, and set up the sacrilegious object that causes desecration. He will flatter and win over those who have violated the covenant. But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him."

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Daniel 11:5-19

5 - "The king of the south (Ptolemy I Soter) will increase in power, but one of his own officials (Seleucus I Nicator) will become more powerful than he and will rule his kingdom with great strength."

6-8 - "Some years later an alliance will be formed between the king of the north (Antiochus II Theos) and the king of the south (Ptolemy II Philadelphus). The daughter of the king of the south (Berenice Syra) will be given in marriage to the king of the north (Antiochus II) to secure the alliance, but she will lose her influence over him, and so will her father. She will be abandoned along with her supporters. But when one of her relatives becomes king of the south (Ptolemy III Euergetes), he will raise an army and enter the fortress of the king of the north (Seleucus II Callinicus) and defeat him. When he returns to Egypt, he will carry back their idols with him, along with priceless articles of gold and silver. For some years afterward he will leave the king of the north (Seleucus II) alone."

9-12 - "Later the king of the north (Seleucus II Callinicus) will invade the realm of the king of the south (Ptolemy III Euergetes) but will soon return to his own land. However, the sons of the king of the north (Seleucus III Ceraunus and Antiochus III the Great) will assemble a mighty army that will advance like a flood and carry the battle as far as the enemy's fortress. Then, in a rage, the king of the south (Ptolemy IV Philopater) will rally against the vast force assembled by the king of the north (Antiochus III) and defeat them. After the enemy army is swept away, the king of the south (Ptolemy IV) will be filled with pride and will execute many thousands of his enemies. But his success will be short lived."

13-15 - "A few years later the king of the north (Antiochus III the Great) will return with a fully equipped army far greater than before. At that time there will be a general uprising against the king of the south (Ptolemy V Epiphanes). Violent men among your own people will join them in fulfillment of this vision, but they will not succeed. Then the king of the north (Antiochus III) will come and lay siege to a fortified city and capture it. The best troops of the south (Egyptian general Scopas) will not be able to stand in the face of the onslaught."

16-17 - "The king of the north (Antiochus III) will march onward unopposed; none will be able to stop him. He will pause in the glorious land of Israel, intent on destroying it. He will make plans to come with the might of his entire kingdom and will form an alliance with the king of the south (Ptolemy V). He will give him a daughter (Cleopatra I) in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom from within, but his plan will fail."

18-19 - "After this, he will turn his attention to the coastland (including Anatolia, Macedonia and Greece) and conquer many cities. But a commander from another land (Roman general Scipio) will put an end to his insolence and cause him to retreat in shame. He will take refuge in his own fortresses but will stumble and fall and be seen no more."

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Daniel 11:2-4

"Now then, I will reveal the truth to you. Three more Persian kings will reign [Cambyses, Gaumata, Darius I], to be succeeded by a fourth [Xerxes I], far richer than the others. He will use his wealth to stir up everyone to fight against the kingdom of Greece. Then a mighty king will rise to power who will rule with great authority and accomplish everything he sets out to do. But at the height of his power, his kingdom will be broken apart and divided into four parts. It will not be ruled by the king's descendants, nor will the kingdom hold the authority it once had. For his empire will be uprooted and given to others."

"Now then, I will reveal the truth to you."

Daniel 8:19-20  Then he said, "I am here to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath. What you have seen pertains to the very end of time. The two-horned ram represents the kings of Media and Persia." [see verses 19-27]

Daniel 8:26  "This vision about the 2,300 evenings and mornings is true. But none of these things will happen for a long time, so keep this vision a secret." [see verses 9-14]

"Three more Persian kings will reign, to be succeeded by a fourth, far richer than the others. He will use his wealth to stir up everyone to fight against the kingdom of Greece." 

Daniel 8:3-4  As I looked up, I saw a ram [Medes and Persians] with two long horns standing beside the river. One of the horns was longer than the other, even through it had grown later than the other one. The ram butted everything out of his way, to the north, and to the south, and no one could stand against him or help his victims. He did as he pleased and became very great.

Daniel 10:1  In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. He understood that the vision concerned events certain to happen in the future--times of war and great hardship. [see verses 1-10]

Daniel 10:20  He replied, "Do you know why I have come? Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia, and after that the spirit prince of the kingdom of Greece will come." [see verses 15-11:1]

 

"Then a mighty king will rise to power who will rule with great authority and accomplish everything he sets out to do." 

Daniel 8:5-6  While I was watching, suddenly a male goat appeared from the west, crossing the land so swiftly that he didn't even touch the ground. This goat [Greece], which had one very large horn between its eyes, headed toward the two-horned ram [Medes and Persians] that I had seen standing beside the river, rushing at him in a rage. [see verses 5-8]

Daniel 8:21  "The shaggy male goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes represents the first king [Alexander the Great] of the Greek Empire."

 

"But at the height of his power, his kingdom will be broken apart and divided into four parts. It will not be ruled by the king's descendants, nor will the kingdom hold the authority it once had. For his empire will be uprooted and given to others." 

Daniel 8:8  The goat became very powerful. But at the height of his power, his large horn was broken off. In the large horn's place grew four prominent horns pointing in the four directions of the earth [Cassander - Macedonia + Antigonus - Asia and Syria, Lysinmachus - Black Sea, Ptolemy - Egypt, Seleucus - Babylonia and Persia.]  [see verses 5-8]

Daniel 8:22  The four prominent horns that replaced the one large horn show that the Greek Empire will break into four kingdoms, but none as great as the first. 

 

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Daniel 10:21-11:1

"Meanwhile, I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one helps me against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince. I have been standing beside Michael to support and strengthen him since the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede.)"

"Meanwhile, I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth."

Daniel 11:2  "Now then, I will reveal the truth to you. Three more Persian kings will reign, to be succeeded by a fourth, far richer than the others. He will use his wealth to fight against the kingdom of Greece."

Daniel 12:1  "At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since nations first came into existence. But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued." [see verses 11:40-45]

Daniel 12:4  "But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many rush here and there, and knowledge will increase." [see all chapter 12]

"(No one helps me against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince.)" 

Daniel 10:13  "But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia." [see verses 12-14]

Jude 1:9  But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare to accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you!" (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses' body.) [see verses 8-11]

"(I have been standing beside Michael to support and strengthen him since the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede.)" 

Daniel 5:31  And Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.

Daniel 9:1  It was the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, who became king of the Babylonians.

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Daniel 10:18-20

Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning. "Don't be afraid," he said, "for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!" As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, "Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me." He replied, "Do you know why I have come? Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia, and after that the spirit prince of the kingdom of Greece will come."

Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning.

Daniel 8:18  While he was speaking, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. But Gabriel roused me with a touch and helped me to my feet. (see verses 15-27)

Isaiah 35:3  With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees. (see verses 1-3)

"Don't be afraid," he said, "for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!" 

Joshua 1:6  "Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them." (see verses 1-9)

Judges 6:23  "It's all right," the LORD replied. "Do not be afraid. You will not die." (see all chapter 6)

Isaiah 35:4  Say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you." (see all chapter 35)

Isaiah 43:1  But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, "Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine." (see verses 1-13)

Daniel 10:12  Then he said, "Don't be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer." (see verses 4-14)

As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, "Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me." 

Daniel 9:23  "The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision." (see verses 20-27)

He replied, "Do you know why I have come? Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia, and after that the spirit prince of the kingdom of Greece will come." 

Daniel 8:19-21  Then he said, "I am here to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath. What you have seen pertains to the very end of time. The two-horned ram represents the kings of Media and Persia. The shaggy male goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes represents the first king of the Greek empire." (see verses 19-22)

Daniel 11:2  "Now then, I will reveal the truth to you. Three more Persian kings will reign, to be succeeded by a fourth, far richer than the others. He will use his wealth to stir up everyone to fight against the kingdom of Greece." (see verses 2-32)

 

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