⁵I looked up and saw a man who was dressed in linen clothes. A belt that was made out of the finest gold was around his waist. ⁶His body gleamed like chrysolite. His face shone like lightning. His eyes were like flaming torches. His arms and legs were as bright as polished bronze. And his voice was like the sound of a large crowd.

⁷I was the only one who saw the vision. The men who were there with me didn’t see it. But they were so terrified that they ran and hid. ⁸So I was left alone as I was watching that great vision. I felt very weak. My face turned as pale as death. And I was helpless.

⁹Then I heard the man speak. As I listened to him, I fell sound asleep. My face was toward the ground.

¹⁰A hand touched me. It pulled me up on my hands and knees. I began to tremble with fear. ¹¹The man said, “Daniel, you are highly respected. Think carefully about what I am going to say to you. And stand up. God has sent me to you.” When he said that, I trembled as I stood up.

¹²He continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. You decided to get more understanding. You went without food as you worshiped your God. Since the first day you did those things, your words were heard. I have come to give you an answer.

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