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"At that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince who stands for the children of your people; and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who shall be found written in the book.
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Who is Michael?
Commentators are divided on the identity of Michael. Some, like Albert Barnes, argue he is a powerful guardian angel assigned to protect Israel. However, many influential theologians, including John Calvin and John Gill, interpret Michael as a title for Jesus Christ himself, the divine Prince who defends His Church. This view sees Christ as the ultimate protector of His people, exercising divine power on their behalf.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 12:1
18th Century
Theologian
And at that time - At the period referred to in the preceding chapter. The fair construction of the passage demands this interpreta…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 12:1
19th Century
Bishop
At that time — that is, in the times spoken of in Daniel 11:45, before the overthrow of the king. During the tribulation which pre…
John Calvin
On Daniel 12:1
16th Century
Theologian
The angel no longer relates future occurrences specifically, but proclaims God to be in general the guardian of His Church, so as to preserve it wo…
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John Gill
On Daniel 12:1
17th Century
Pastor
And at that time shall Michael stand up
The Archangel, who has all the angels of heaven under him, and at his command, the Son…