Daniel 10:2 net — In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole weeks.

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"In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole weeks."

— Daniel 10:2, NET Bible

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Daniel 10 — Context

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An Angel Appears to Daniel In the third year of King Cyrus of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel(who was also called Belteshazzar). This message was true and concerned a great war. He understood the message and gained insight by the vision.

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In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole weeks.

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I ate no choice food; no meat or wine came to my lips, nor did I anoint myself with oil until the end of those three weeks.

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On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was beside the great river, the Tigris.

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I looked up and saw a man clothed in linen; around his waist was a belt made of gold from Ufaz.

Daniel 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 10:2 say?
Daniel 10:2 in the NET Bible reads: “In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole 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 (NET): “In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three whole 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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