Daniel 10:13
But 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.
Cross-references
In Daniel 10:20, the angel continues explaining the spiritual conflict with the prince of Persia, directly continuing this same narrative.
Daniel 10:21 expands on the spiritual conflict, naming other princes and Michael as Israel's prince—deepening the context of this verse.
Daniel 12:1 shows Michael as protector in end-time distress—echoing his role as the prince who comes to help here.
Ephesians 6:12 names the 'spiritual forces of evil'—the very powers Paul warns about, exemplified by the prince of Persia here.
Jude 1:9 depicts Michael contending with Satan—the same archangel who assists against the prince of Persia here.
Revelation 12:7 portrays Michael leading angelic war against the dragon—the same warrior role he plays in this verse.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Satan blocks Paul—showing the same pattern of demonic hindrance experienced by the angel here.
Zechariah 3:1 shows Satan accusing Joshua the high priest, similar to the prince of Persia withstanding the angel here as a spiritual adversary.
In Zechariah 3:2, the Lord rebukes Satan—showing divine intervention against spiritual opposition, similar to Michael's help here.