Daniel 12:1-3

Daniel 12:1-3

[1] And at that time  shall Michael  stand up,  the great  prince  which standeth  for the children  of thy people:  and there shall be  a time  of trouble,  such as never was since there was a nation  even to that same time:  thy people  shall be delivered,  every one that shall be found  written  in the book.  [2] And many  of them that sleep  in the dust  of the earth  shall awake,  some to everlasting  life,  and some to shame  and everlasting  contempt.  [3] And they that be wise  shall shine  as the brightness  of the firmament;  and they that turn many  to righteousness  as the stars  for ever  and ever. 

What does Daniel 12:1-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Whereas the previous verses have focused on the Antichrist, those in this pericope concern Israel. Here we learn that this "end time" will definitely be a time of intense persecution of Jews. This section constitutes the climax of this revelation (chs10-12), as well as the climax of the whole series of prophecies that this book records. It highlights God"s faithfulness to His promises to His chosen people Israel.