Daniel 10:2 kjva — In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks."

— Daniel 10:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Daniel 10 — Context

1

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

2

In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

3

I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

4

And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;

5

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

Daniel 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 10:2 say?
Daniel 10:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.”
Where is Daniel 10:2 in the Bible?
Daniel 10:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 10, verse 2.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 10:2.
What translation should I read Daniel 10:2 in?
Daniel 10:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 10:2?
Daniel 10:2 reads (KJVA): “In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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