Daniel 10:7 Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves.

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New International Version
I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves.

New Living Translation
Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide.

English Standard Version
And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.

Berean Standard Bible
Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves.

King James Bible
And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

New King James Version
And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

New American Standard Bible
Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, while the men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great fear fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves.

NASB 1995
Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, while the men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great dread fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves.

NASB 1977
Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, while the men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great dread fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision that appeared, but the men who were with me did not see the vision that appeared; nevertheless, a great terror fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves.

Amplified Bible
And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision [of this heavenly being], for the men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great panic overwhelmed them, so they ran away to hide themselves.

Christian Standard Bible
Only I, Daniel, saw the vision. The men who were with me did not see it, but a great terror fell on them, and they ran and hid.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Only I, Daniel, saw the vision. The men who were with me did not see it, but a great terror fell on them, and they ran and hid.

American Standard Version
And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.

Contemporary English Version
Although the people who were with me did not see the vision, they became so frightened that they scattered and hid.

English Revised Version
And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision. The men with me didn't see the vision. Yet, they started to tremble violently, and they quickly hid themselves.

Good News Translation
I was the only one who saw the vision. Those who were with me did not see anything, but they were terrified and ran and hid.

International Standard Version
"Now I, Daniel, was the only one to receive the vision—the men who were with me didn't see it. However, an enormous fear overwhelmed them, so they ran away to hide,

Majority Standard Bible
Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves.

NET Bible
Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men who were with me did not see it. On the contrary, they were overcome with fright and ran away to hide.

New Heart English Bible
I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great trembling fell on them, and they fled to hide themselves.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision: but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

World English Bible
I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me didn’t see the vision, but a great quaking fell on them, and they fled to hide themselves.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And I, Daniel, have seen the vision by myself, and the men who have been with me have not seen the vision, but a great trembling has fallen on them, and they flee to be hidden;

Young's Literal Translation
'And I have seen -- I, Daniel, by myself -- the appearance: and the men who have been with me have not seen the appearance, but a great trembling hath fallen on them, and they flee to be hidden;

Smith's Literal Translation
And I saw, I Daniel alone, the sight: and the men that were with me saw not the sight, but a great trembling fell upon them, and they will flee in hiding themselves.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw it not: but an exceeding great terror fell upon them, and they fled away, and hid themselves.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see it, but an exceedingly great terror rushed over them, and they fled into hiding.

New American Bible
I alone, Daniel, saw the vision; but great fear seized those who were with me; they fled and hid themselves, although they did not see the vision.

New Revised Standard Version
I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; the people who were with me did not see the vision, though a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled and hid themselves.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And I, Daniel, alone saw this vision; for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great fear fell upon them, so they fled because of the fear.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I, Daniel, alone saw this vision, and the men who were with me did not see, but great fear had fallen upon them, and they fled from fear

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And I Daniel alone saw the vision; for the men that were with me saw not the vision; howbeit a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I Daniel only saw the vision: and the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great amazement fell upon them, and they fled in fear.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Daniel's Vision by the Tigris
…6His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. 7Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. 8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.…

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Cross References

Acts 9:3-7
As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ...

Acts 22:9
My companions saw the light, but they could not understand the voice of the One speaking to me.

Matthew 17:6-7
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. / Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Ezekiel 1:28
The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.

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.

Ezekiel 12:18
“Son of man, eat your bread with trembling, and drink your water with quivering and anxiety.

Genesis 32:24-30
So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ...

Exodus 3:2-6
There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” / When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. ...

Isaiah 6:1-5
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.” ...

2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Job 4:14-16
fear and trembling came over me and made all my bones shudder. / Then a spirit glided past my face, and the hair on my body bristled. / It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice:

Luke 24:4-5
While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. / As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

John 12:29
The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.

Acts 26:13-14
About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. / We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’

Treasury of Scripture

And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell on them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

alone.

2 Kings 6:17
And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

Acts 9:7
And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

Acts 22:9
And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

but.

Ezekiel 12:18
Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking, and drink thy water with trembling and with carefulness;

Hebrews 12:21
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

so.

Genesis 3:10
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.

Isaiah 2:10
Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.

Jeremiah 23:24
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

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Daniel 10

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

Berean Study Bible

Only I, Daniel
This phrase emphasizes the unique and personal nature of the revelation given to Daniel. In the Hebrew text, the emphasis on "I, Daniel" underscores the exclusivity of the experience. Daniel, a prophet and a man of God, is singled out for this divine encounter, highlighting his favored status and the special role he plays in God's plan. This personal encounter with the divine is reminiscent of other biblical figures who received unique revelations, such as Moses and Paul, underscoring the idea that God chooses specific individuals for His purposes.

saw the vision
The Hebrew word for "vision" is "מַרְאָה" (mar'ah), which can refer to a supernatural appearance or revelation. This vision is not merely a dream or a figment of imagination but a profound spiritual experience that conveys divine truth. In the biblical context, visions are often used by God to communicate His will and future events to His prophets. Daniel's ability to see the vision while others could not suggests a spiritual sensitivity and readiness to receive God's message, a theme that resonates throughout the Scriptures.

the men with me did not see it
This phrase highlights the distinction between Daniel and his companions. The inability of the men to see the vision suggests a spiritual blindness or lack of preparedness to receive divine revelation. This echoes other biblical instances where God reveals Himself selectively, such as when Saul's companions did not hear the voice of Jesus on the road to Damascus. It serves as a reminder that spiritual insight is a gift from God, often reserved for those who are in tune with His Spirit.

but a great terror fell upon them
The Hebrew word for "terror" is "חֲרָדָה" (charadah), indicating an overwhelming fear or dread. This reaction is common in biblical accounts of divine encounters, where the presence of the supernatural evokes a profound sense of awe and fear. The terror that fell upon the men, despite their inability to see the vision, suggests the palpable presence of the divine, which can be sensed even by those who are spiritually unprepared. It underscores the holiness and power of God, which can be overwhelming to human senses.

and they ran and hid themselves
This response of fleeing and hiding is reminiscent of other biblical narratives, such as Adam and Eve hiding from God in the Garden of Eden. It reflects the natural human reaction to the divine presence, which often reveals human frailty and sinfulness. The act of hiding signifies an attempt to escape the overwhelming holiness of God, a theme that runs throughout Scripture. It serves as a poignant reminder of the need for reconciliation with God, who desires to reveal Himself to humanity despite our initial fear and inadequacy.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7) I . . . alone saw the vision.--St. Jerome compares the account of St. Paul (Acts 22:9). It may be added that, as upon that occasion (comp. Acts 9:7), the companions of the prophet heard the voice but saw nothing. The words of the voice (Daniel 10:6) are unrecorded.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7 - And I Daniel alone saw the vision; for the men that were with me saw not the vision.; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. The LXX. in the main agrees with this, but seems to have read lemahar, "in haste," instead of behayhabay. Theodotion renders the last word ἐν φόβῳ, implying that he read behaga. The reading of the Massoretic is superior, as being less expected. The Peshitta renders in accordance with Theodotion. Jerome agrees very exactly with the Massoretic text. And I Daniel alone saw the vision (comp. Acts 9:7; Acts 22:9). The Apostle Paul was solitary in hearing intelligible words and seeing Christ; his attendants saw the bright light and heard a voice, but neither saw the speaker nor were able to distinguish the purport of the words. For the men that were with me saw not the vision. Who those were that were with Daniel we cannot tell; probably they were the ordinary attendants of an officer of rank in the court of the great king. Rashi's idea that they were Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, has no probability in favour of it. As little has Professor Fuller's hint that they were Hananiah, Michael, and Azariah. But a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves (comp. Exodus 20:18; Genesis 3:8). A yet finer parallel is Job 4:12-16. Eliphaz there describes a spirit passing before him, although invisible; yet in the horror of contact with the spiritual, all his bones shook and the hair of his flesh stood up. There is a difference to be noted here between the conduct of the attendants of Daniel and those of the Apostle Paul. As we read here, the attendants of Daniel flee to hide themselves, those of the apostle are first struck to the earth and then stand stupefied.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Only
לְבַדִּי֙ (lə·ḇad·dî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

I,
אֲנִ֨י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

Daniel,
דָנִיֵּ֤אל (ḏā·nî·yêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1840: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israelites

saw
וְרָאִיתִי֩ (wə·rā·’î·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7200: To see

the vision;
הַמַּרְאָ֔ה (ham·mar·’āh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4759: A vision, a mirror

the men
וְהָאֲנָשִׁים֙ (wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 582: Man, mankind

with me
עִמִּ֔י (‘im·mî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

did not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

see it,
רָא֖וּ (rā·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7200: To see

but
אֲבָ֗ל (’ă·ḇāl)
Adverb
Strong's 61: Verily, of a truth

a great
גְדֹלָה֙ (ḡə·ḏō·lāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

terror
חֲרָדָ֤ה (ḥă·rā·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2731: Trembling, fear, anxiety

fell
נָפְלָ֣ה (nā·p̄ə·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

upon them,
עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and they ran
וַֽיִּבְרְח֖וּ (way·yiḇ·rə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1272: To bolt, to flee suddenly

and hid themselves.
בְּהֵחָבֵֽא׃ (bə·hê·ḥā·ḇê)
Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide

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