Daniel 10:2 nasb — In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks.

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"In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks."

— Daniel 10:2, NASB

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Daniel 10 — Context

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In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar; and the message was true and one of great conflict, but he understood the message and had an understanding of the vision.

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In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks.

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I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed.

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On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, while I was by the bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris,

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I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, whose waist was girded with a belt of pure gold of Uphaz.

Daniel 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 10:2 say?
Daniel 10:2 in the NASB reads: “In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire 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 (NASB): “In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire 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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