Daniel - Caput 12

Daniel 12.1 In tempore autem illo consurget Michael, princeps magnus, qui stat pro filiis populi tui; et veniet tempus quale non fuit ab eo ex quo gentes esse coeperunt usque ad tempus illud. Et in tempore illo salvabitur populus tuus omnis qui inventus fuerit scriptus in libro. Daniel 12.2 Et multi de his qui dormiunt in terrae pulvere evigilabunt, alii in vitam aeternam, et alii in opprobrium ut videant semper. Daniel 12.3 Qui autem docti fuerint, fulgebunt quasi splendor firmamenti; et qui ad justitiam erudiunt multos, quasi stellae in perpetuas aeternitates. Daniel 12.4 Tu autem, Daniel, claude sermones, et signa librum usque ad tempus statutum; plurimi pertransibunt, et multiplex erit scientia. Daniel 12.5 Et vidi, ego Daniel, et ecce quasi duo alii stabant: unus hinc super ripam fluminis, et alius inde ex altera ripa fluminis. Daniel 12.6 Et dixi viro qui erat indutus lineis, qui stabat super aquas fluminis: Usquequo finis horum mirabilium? Daniel 12.7 Et audivi virum qui indutus erat lineis, qui stabat super aquas fluminis, cum elevasset dexteram et sinistram suam in caelum, et jurasset per viventem in aeternum, quia in tempus, et tempora, et dimidium temporis; et cum completa fuerit dispersio manus populi sancti, complebuntur universa haec. Daniel 12.8 Et ego audivi, et non intellexi. Et dixi: Domine mi, quid erit post haec? Daniel 12.9 Et ait: Vade, Daniel, quia clausi sunt signatique sermones, usque ad praefinitum tempus. Daniel 12.10 Eligentur, et dealbabuntur, et quasi ignis probabuntur multi; et impie agent impii, neque intelligent omnes impii: porro docti intelligent. Daniel 12.11 Et a tempore cum ablatum fuerit juge sacrificium, et posita fuerit abominatio in desolationem, dies mille ducenti nonaginta. Daniel 12.12 Beatus qui expectat, et pervenit usque ad dies mille trecentos trinta quinque! Daniel 12.13 Tu autem, vade ad praefinitum; et requiesces, et stabis in sorte tua in finem dierum.

Daniel : Caput 12

Reflection on Daniel Chapter 12 Chapter 12 of the book of Daniel concludes this sacred work with profound prophecies about the end times. What hope does this final vision offer us? This text evokes a time of unprecedented anguish, but it also speaks of the resurrection, the final judgment, and the reward reserved for the righteous. This climactic chapter emphasizes the importance of faithfulness to the end, the certainty of divine justice, and the promise of eternal life. The vision presented in this chapter encourages believers to persevere and exercise wisdom, even in the most difficult times. We invite you to reflect with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the eschatological themes of this inspiring conclusion.

Matthew 25:46

"And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." » This verse echoes the description in Daniel 12:2 of the resurrection leading to eternal life or eternal shame.

1 Corinthians 15:51-52

"Behold, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we will be changed. » The apostle Paul expands on the concept of resurrection mentioned in Daniel 12:2, shedding new light on Christian hope.

Revelation 20:12

"I also saw the dead, small and great, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, the book of life. The dead were being judged according to what they had done, according to what was written in the books. » This scene of the final judgment recalls the mention of the book in Daniel 12:1, emphasizing the gravity and reality of divine judgment.

Mark 13:13

"All people will hate you because of me, but whoever endures to the end will be saved." » This verse reflects the theme of perseverance in difficult times, a central message also found in Daniel 12.

Revelation 22:10

“Then he said to me, ‘Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. » » This command contrasts with the instruction given to Daniel in 12:4 to seal the words of the prophecy, indicating a time of imminent fulfillment.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to strengthen our faith and remain steadfast in our commitment to God, awaiting with hope the fulfillment of His promises. May this reflection guide us to a life of faithfulness and devotion until the end.