And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

DANIEL 10:7KJV
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Daniel 10:7 (KJV)

What does Daniel 10:7 mean?

Daniel 10:7 describes how Daniel alone saw a supernatural vision, while the men with him did not see it but were so overwhelmed by fear that they ran away to hide. The verse highlights Daniel’s unique experience and the powerful effect the unseen spiritual event had on everyone present.

In this scene, Daniel is by the river with companions when he receives a vision from God. Although only Daniel actually sees the vision, the others sense something so terrifying—a “great quaking”—that they panic and flee. This emphasizes both Daniel’s role as the recipient of the message and the overwhelming reality of spiritual encounters, even for those who cannot see them directly.

The Hebrew behind Daniel 10:7

  • vision (מַרְאֶה, mar’eh): This word refers to a supernatural appearance or revelation. Its use here underlines that Daniel’s experience is not just a dream or imagination, but a real, divine encounter.
  • quaking (חֲרָדָה, charadah): This word means intense trembling or fear. The verse uses it to show that even those who did not see the vision were deeply affected, suggesting the presence was so powerful it could be felt physically.
  • hide (חָבָא, chava’): This verb means to conceal oneself. The men’s reaction to hide shows just how overwhelming and frightening the situation was, even without seeing what Daniel saw.

Why Daniel 10:7 matters

  • Daniel 10:7 clarifies that spiritual realities can deeply affect people even if they are not directly seen, as shown by the men’s terror despite not seeing the vision.
  • The verse sets Daniel apart as the chosen recipient of God’s message, showing his unique role among his peers and preparing the reader for the significance of what he is about to receive.
  • This detail helps explain why Daniel is alone for the rest of the vision, emphasizing the seriousness and intensity of the encounter described in the following verses.

Where else these words appear

“quaking” Hebrew H2731 · used in 8 verses

  • Genesis 27:33 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.
  • 2 Kings 4:13 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
  • Isaiah 21:4 My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me.

“vision” Hebrew H4759 · used in 11 verses

  • Genesis 46:2 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.
  • 1 Samuel 3:15 And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.
  • Ezekiel 40:2 In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.

“but” Hebrew H61 · used in 11 verses

  • Genesis 17:19 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.
  • 1 Kings 1:43 And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.
  • 2 Chronicles 19:3 Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.

“Daniel” Hebrew H1840 · used in 28 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 3:1 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:
  • Daniel 1:9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
  • Daniel 9:2 In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.