Reading for June 16th

Read Daniel 10.10-11.1 In verses 10-14: In ancient Near Eastern mythoology, conflict among the nations often involved conflictamong their gods. The prince of Persia: The angel or god of Persia. Twenty-one days: The duration of Daniel's fasting in v. 3. Michael: the archangel who protects the Jewish people (10.21; 12.1; see also Jude 9; Rev 12.7). In verses 15-17: Daniel speaks after his lips are touched (Isa 6.5-7; Ex 4.10-17; Ezek 3.26-27). One in human form: an angel. In 10.18-11.1: the angel, perhaps Michael, points to conflicts with Persia and Greece which are described in detail. Comments or Questions..