Charles Ellicott Commentary Daniel 12:3

"And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." — Daniel 12:3 (ASV)

They that be wise.— Compare Matthew 13:43, Notes. “The wise” are the same as those that understand who were spoken of in Daniel 11:33, meaning those who by their own righteousness—that is, by their faithfulness to their covenant with God—had set a bright example to the others, as in Daniel 11:35.

Such is the consolation offered for the support of those who will witness the tribulation of the last days. (See Notes on Matthew 24:0 and the parallel passages.)