Discovery BoxDaniel 10:7-9 
Context10:7 Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men who were with me did not see it. 1 On the contrary, they were overcome with fright 2 and ran away to hide. 10:8 I alone was left to see this great vision. My strength drained from 3 me, and my vigor disappeared; 4 I was without energy. 5 10:9 I listened to his voice, 6 and as I did so 7 I fell into a trance-like sleep with my face to the ground.
Daniel 10:12
Context10:12 Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind 8 to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.
1 tn Heb “the vision.”
2 tn Heb “great trembling fell on them.”
3 tn Heb “did not remain in.”
4 tn Heb “was changed upon me for ruin.”
5 tn Heb “strength.”
6 tc Heb “I heard the sound of his words.” These words are absent in the LXX and the Syriac.
7 tn Heb “as I listened to the sound of his words.”
8 tn Heb “gave your heart.”
