“In the third year
Of King Cyrus
Of Persia,
A word was revealed
To Daniel,
Who was named Belteshazzar.
The word was true.
It concerned
A great conflict.
He understood
The word.
He had received
Understanding
In the vision.
Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, his Babylonian name, had a vision that took place in the 3rd year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, about 535 BCE. Daniel would be getting old at this time. This vision or word concerned a great conflict. Daniel understood this word because he had an understanding of this vision.
