Daniel 12:5 nasb — Then I, Daniel, looked and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river and the other on that bank o…

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"Then I, Daniel, looked and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river and the other on that bank of the river."

— Daniel 12:5, NASB

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Daniel 12 — Context

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"Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt.

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"Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

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"But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase."

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Then I, Daniel, looked and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river and the other on that bank of the river.

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And one said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, "How long will it be until the end of these wonders?"

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I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time; and as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people, all these events will be completed.

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As for me, I heard but could not understand; so I said, "My lord, what will be the outcome of these events?"

Daniel 12:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 12:5 say?
Daniel 12:5 in the NASB reads: “Then I, Daniel, looked and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river and the other on that bank of the river.”
Where is Daniel 12:5 in the Bible?
Daniel 12:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 12, verse 5.
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 12:5.
What translation should I read Daniel 12:5 in?
Daniel 12:5 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 12:5?
Daniel 12:5 reads (NASB): “Then I, Daniel, looked and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river and the other on that bank of the river.” 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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