In this vision I saw myself in Susa the citadel, which is located in the province of Elam. In the vision I saw myself at the Ulai Canal.

And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood to strengthen him and to provide protection for him.)

I heard, but I did not understand. So I said, “Sir, what will happen after these things?”

I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I got up and again carried out the king’s business. But I was astonished at the vision, and there was no one to explain it.

At the beginning of your requests a message went out, and I have come to convey it to you, for you are of great value in God’s sight. Therefore consider the message and understand the vision:

On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was beside the great river, the Tigris.

I listened to his voice, and as I did so I fell into a trance-like sleep with my face to the ground.

He said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.

While I was contemplating all this, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of all the land without touching the ground. This goat had a conspicuous horn between its eyes.

I alone was left to see this great vision. My strength drained from me, and my vigor disappeared; I was without energy.

Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.

However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia was opposing me for twenty-one days. But Michael, one of the leading princes, came to help me, because I was left there with the kings of Persia.

How, sir, am I able to speak with you? My strength is gone, and I am breathless.”