In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar, a vision appeared to me, Daniel, subsequent to the one that had appeared to me earlier.
Parallel translations
- WEB In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared to me, even to me, Daniel, after that which appeared to me at the first.
- KJV In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.
- NKJV In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared to me—to me, Daniel—after the one that appeared to me the first time.
- NASB In the third year of the reign of Belshazzar the king, a vision appeared to me, Daniel, subsequent to the one which appeared to me previously.
- NLT During the third year of King Belshazzar’s reign, I, Daniel, saw another vision, following the one that had already appeared to me.
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Quick answer
In Belshazzar's third year Daniel receives a second vision, following the one of chapter 7. God continues to reveal His unfolding plan for the nations.
Overview
This new vision, dated to Belshazzar's reign in Babylon, builds on the earlier four-kingdoms vision but narrows the focus to specific empires. The careful dating roots the prophecy in real history rather than myth. It shows God progressively unveiling His purposes, preparing His people for events still future to Daniel yet certain in God's plan.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Dan 7:28Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.”
- Dan 10:7Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves.
- Dan 10:2In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three full weeks.
- Dan 11:4But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the authority with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others.
- Dan 7:1In the first year of the reign of Belshazzar over Babylon, Daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he lay on his bed. He wrote down the dream, and this is the summary of his account.
- Dan 7:15I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit, and the visions in my mind alarmed me.
- Dan 9:2in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years.
- Dan 8:15While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.
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