I’ve heard that you have the spirit of the gods in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

He gave me this explanation: “Daniel, I’ve come now to give you understanding.

He said, “Do you know why I’ve come to you? I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I leave, the prince of Greece will come.

“In his place one will arise who will send out a tax collector for the glory of the kingdom; but within a few days he will be shattered, though not in anger or in battle.