Daniel 10:4
New International Version
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,

New Living Translation
On April 23, as I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River,

English Standard Version
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river (that is, the Tigris)

Berean Standard Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,

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

New King James Version
Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris,

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

NASB 1995
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, while I was by the bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris,

NASB 1977
And on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, while I was by the bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris,

Legacy Standard Bible
And on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, while I was by the bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris,

Amplified Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was on the bank of the great river Hiddekel [which is the Tigris],

Christian Standard Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,

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

Contemporary English Version
Then, on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was standing on the banks of the great Tigris River,

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was by the great Tigris River.

Good News Translation
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month of the year I was standing on the bank of the mighty Tigris River.

International Standard Version
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, while I was beside the bank of the great Tigris River,

Majority Standard Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,

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

New Heart English Bible
In the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is the Tigris,

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

World English Bible
In the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And in the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I have been by the side of the great river, that [is] Hiddekel:

Young's Literal Translation
And in the twenty and fourth day of the first month, I have been by the side of the great river, that is Hiddekel:

Smith's Literal Translation
And in the twenty and fourth day to the first month, and I was upon the hand of the great river, this is Hiddekel;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the four and twentieth day of the first month I was by the great river which is the Tigris.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was next to the great river, which is the Tigris.

New American Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was on the bank of the great river, the Tigris.

New Revised Standard Version
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river (that is, the Tigris),
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river Euphrates.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
On day twenty four in the first month, I was on the side of the great river Euphrates
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Tigris,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was near the great river, which is Tigris Eddekel.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Daniel's Vision by the Tigris
3I ate no rich food, no meat or wine entered my mouth, and I did not anoint myself with oil until the three weeks were completed. 4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris, 5I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.…

Cross References
Revelation 1:9
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.

Ezekiel 1:1
In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God.

Acts 10:9-10
The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. / He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance.

Revelation 22:1-2
Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

Genesis 2:10-14
Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it branched into four headwaters: / The name of the first river is the Pishon; it winds through the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold. / And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there. ...

Ezekiel 43:3
The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown,

Acts 16:13
On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there.

Revelation 10:5-6
Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven. / And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay!

Joshua 3:15-16
Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho.

Ezekiel 3:23
So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown.

John 21:1
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:

2 Corinthians 12:2-4
I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. / And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows— / was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

Isaiah 6:1-4
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...

Matthew 17:1-2
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

Exodus 24:10
and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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Daniel 8:2
And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai.

Ezekiel 1:3
The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him.

Hiddekel.

Genesis 2:14
And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

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1. Daniel, having humbled himself, sees a vision.
10. Being troubled with fear, he is comforted by the angel.














On the twenty-fourth day
This phrase marks a specific point in time, emphasizing the precision and historical context of the events described. The twenty-fourth day of the first month, Nisan, in the Hebrew calendar, is significant as it follows the Passover, a time of remembrance and deliverance for the Israelites. This timing suggests a period of reflection and spiritual significance, aligning with Daniel's experiences of visions and divine encounters.

of the first month
The first month, Nisan, is a time of new beginnings in the Jewish calendar, marking the start of the religious year. It is a period associated with the Passover and the Exodus from Egypt, symbolizing liberation and God's faithfulness. This context underscores the theme of deliverance and divine intervention present in Daniel's visions, as God continues to reveal His plans and purposes to His people.

as I was standing
Daniel's posture of standing indicates readiness and attentiveness. In biblical narratives, standing often signifies a position of receiving or witnessing something significant. Daniel's stance suggests his preparedness to receive divine revelation, highlighting his role as a prophet and intermediary between God and His people.

on the bank of the great river
The mention of the "bank" suggests a place of transition and boundary, where land meets water. Rivers in biblical times were often seen as symbols of life, sustenance, and divine provision. The "great river" here is the Tigris, one of the major rivers of the ancient Near East, which held geographical and economic importance. This setting underscores the magnitude of the vision Daniel is about to receive, as it occurs in a place of both natural and spiritual significance.

the Tigris
The Tigris River, known in Hebrew as "Hiddekel," is one of the two great rivers of Mesopotamia, alongside the Euphrates. It is mentioned in the context of the Garden of Eden in Genesis, linking it to the origins of humanity and God's creation. The Tigris' historical and geographical significance as a lifeline for ancient civilizations adds weight to the vision Daniel receives, suggesting that God's message is not only for Israel but has implications for the broader world. This setting reinforces the theme of God's sovereignty over nations and history, a central message in the book of Daniel.

(4) The four and twentieth day.--After the end of his three weeks' fast the prophet was upon the bank of the Tigris, where he saw the following vision. Hiddekel is the Accadian name of the river. (Comp. Genesis 2:14.) "Great river" is an epithet usually applied to the river Euphrates, as Genesis 15:18. Daniel was here in the body, and not only in the spirit, as Daniel 8:2.

Verse 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. The LXX. differs from this only in rendering Hiddekel by its Greek name "Tigris." Theodotion subjoins to Tigris Eddekel, on the same principle that we have on the margin of our Bibles different renderings from those in the text. The Peshitta makes the river the Euphrates. The Vulgate follows the Septuagint. There seems no reasonable doubt that Behrmann is right in regarding the Phrat of the Syriac as a gloss. It certainly was a natural suggestion, that, as Babylon was on the Euphrates, Daniel should rather be found walking there at the termination of his fast, than forty or fifty miles off. The four and twentieth day of the first month; that is, the month Nisan or Abib - the month in which the Passover was celebrated in every Jewish home. It would seem that Daniel did not join in this festival at this time. It is noted that, from the days of Saul, the two first days of every month were devoted to a feast, and hence, that Daniel's fast could only begin on the third day. Since-he mast have refrained from partaking of the Paschal lamb, we cannot deduce that he might not occupy the opening days of the month with sadness rather than feasting. If Daniel is an ideal figure, intended to represent the model Jew resident in a foreign land, why is he thus represented as not partaking of the Paschal feast? It is true that, with the temple in ruins, the Paschal lamb could not be slain in the way enjoined in the Law; but the modern Jew keeps the Passover without the lamb. I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel. The name is a transference of the Assyrian name Iddiklat. It would seem that Daniel was then on the banks of the Tigris, not in vision, but in actual person, as here there is no reference, as in Daniel 8:2, to his being there in vision; the mention of attendants also renders it unlikely that it was only in vision that Daniel was on the banks of the Tigris. His purpose in being there was probably governmental, as he had attendants with him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the twenty-fourth
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

day
וּבְי֛וֹם (ū·ḇə·yō·wm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of the first
הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

month,
לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

as I
וַאֲנִ֗י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

was
הָיִ֛יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

standing on
עַ֣ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the bank
יַ֧ד (yaḏ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of the great
הַגָּד֖וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

river,
הַנָּהָ֛ר (han·nā·hār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity

the Tigris,
חִדָּֽקֶל׃ (ḥid·dā·qel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2313: Hiddekel -- ancient name of a Mesopotamian river


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