Daniel 10:1
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
Cross-reference
Daniel 12:9 says words are closed and sealed till the end; 10:1 describes the initial revelation later sealed.
Daniel 11:2 begins the prophecy that follows the revelation in 10:1, unfolding the word Daniel understood.
Daniel 9:23 reveals Daniel is 'greatly loved' and that understanding comes from God — the same context for the vision in 10:1.
In Daniel 9:22, Gabriel gives Daniel insight and understanding — the same divine help that enables his understanding in 10:1.
Daniel 8:16 introduces Gabriel's role in giving understanding of visions — a pattern echoed when Daniel later receives understanding in 10:1.
Daniel 6:28 says Daniel prospered under Cyrus; Daniel 10:1 provides a specific later date within that reign.
Daniel 1:21 notes Daniel served until Cyrus's first year; Daniel 10:1 is set in his third year, showing his continued service.
Daniel 1:17 shows God gave Daniel understanding in visions and dreams, the same gift enabling him to grasp the revelation in 10:1.
Daniel 1:7 explains how Daniel received the name Belteshazzar, which 10:1 mentions.
Daniel 12:4 instructs sealing the book after the vision; 10:1 shows Daniel understanding it, leading to later sealing.
Daniel 4:8 also calls Daniel Belteshazzar, noting the name is after Nebuchadnezzar's god, adding context.
Isaiah 44:28 prophesied Cyrus by name as God's shepherd who would decree Jerusalem's rebuilding — the same king whose third year appears in Daniel 10:1.
Isaiah 45:1 speaks of Cyrus as God's anointed — the same Persian king whose third year is the setting in Daniel 10:1, showing prophecy fulfilled.
1 Peter 1:12 reveals that OT prophets like Daniel served future generations with their visions of the gospel.
Ezra 1:1 also records Cyrus's decree in his first year, providing parallel historical background for Daniel 10:1.
Habakkuk 2:3 echoes the certainty of a vision at an appointed time, reinforcing Daniel’s revelation.
Ezra 6:14 mentions Cyrus's commandment as part of the temple's completion — linking to the same Persian ruler in Daniel 10:1.
Ezra 1:2 quotes Cyrus's proclamation, illustrating the events that set the stage for Daniel's later vision in 10:1.
2 Chronicles 36:23 gives the content of Cyrus's proclamation, which precedes the events of Daniel 10:1.
2 Chronicles 36:22 records Cyrus's decree in his first year, setting the historical context for Daniel 10:1's later date.
Ezra 6:3 cites Cyrus's decree for temple dimensions — another reference to the king whose reign anchors Daniel 10:1.
Ezra 5:13-17 recounts Cyrus's decree and the temple foundation — the same king whose third year is the setting in Daniel 10:1.
Ezra 4:5 notes opposition during Cyrus's days — providing historical context for the same period referenced in Daniel 10:1.
Ezra 4:3 quotes Cyrus's command to rebuild the temple — the same king whose reign is marked in Daniel 10:1.
Ezra 3:7 mentions a grant from Cyrus for temple materials — linking to the same Persian ruler who is the historical backdrop in Daniel 10:1.
Ezra 1:8 details Cyrus entrusting the vessels to Sheshbazzar — a further administrative act of the same king referenced in Daniel 10:1.
Ezra 1:7 records Cyrus returning temple vessels — the same Persian king whose third year is the setting in Daniel 10:1.