Neville Goddard on Daniel 10:13-21 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Daniel 10 in context

Scripture Focus

13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

14Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

15And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.

16And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.

17For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

18Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

19And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

20Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

21But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

Daniel 10:13-21

Biblical Context

Daniel 10:13-21 shows a messenger delayed by opposition, then strengthened by Michael, and finally revealing what will befall Daniel's people. Daniel is touched, speaks, and is encouraged to endure.

Neville's Inner Vision

From the Neville Goddard viewpoint, the 'prince of the kingdom of Persia' is a stubborn state of mind—a belief that you are bound by apparent conditions. The twenty-one days symbolize how a deep habit of fear or limitation would resist your inner image from taking form. Michael, 'your prince,' is not a distant angel but the higher self—the I AM presence within you that never yields to outer kingdoms. When Daniel's face turns to the ground and his breath fails, that moment is your old self surrendering, and the inner touch—'one like the appearance of a man'—is the felt sense of your higher self renewing strength. The words 'greatly beloved' are the reminder that you are cherished by your own consciousness; fear is dissolved by a simple, courageous assumption: I am strong now. There is peace, there is power, and there is the ability to speak from the end as if it is already so. The 'scripture of truth' is your inner law, not a distant prophecy. As you persist in this inner dialogue, the outer appearances align with your inner state, proving that God is the I AM within.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and declare: I am strengthened by my inner Michael; I now enter the scene and feel the issue resolved. Imagine Daniel rising, the vision becoming clear within, and you moving forward with calm power.