[1] “At that time, Michael the great leader who guards your people will take his stand. It will be a difficult time—nothing like it has ever happened since nations first appeared. But at that time every one of your people who is found written in the scroll will be rescued. [2] Many of those who sleep in the dusty land will wake up—some to eternal life, others to shame and eternal disgrace. [3] Those skilled in wisdom will shine like the sky. Those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and always. [4] But you, Daniel, must keep these words secret! Seal the scroll until the end time! Many will stray far, but knowledge will increase.” [5] I, Daniel, looked and suddenly saw two other figures—one standing on each side of the stream. [6] One said to the man clothed in white linen, who was farther upstream: “When will these astonishing things be over?” [7] I heard the man clothed in white linen, who was farther upstream, swear by the one who lives forever as he raised both hands to heaven: “For one set time, two set times, and half a set time. When the breaking of the holy people’s power is over, all these things will be over.” [8] I heard it, but I didn’t understand it. “My lord,” I said, “what will happen after all this?” [9] He said, “Get going now, Daniel, because these words must remain secret and sealed up until the end time. [10] Many will purify, cleanse, and refine themselves, but the wicked will act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but those skilled in wisdom will understand. [11] There will be one thousand two hundred ninety days from the time the daily sacrifice is stopped to the setting up of the desolating monstrosity. [12] Happy is the one who waits and reaches one thousand three hundred thirty-five days. [13] Now as for you, go on to the end. You will rest and will stand to receive your reward at the end of days.”
