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New International Version
“In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.

New Living Translation
As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence.

English Standard Version
“I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.

Berean Standard Bible
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.

King James Bible
I saw in the night visions, and, behold,one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

New King James Version
“I was watching in the night visions, And behold,One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him.

New American Standard Bible
“I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a son of man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.

NASB 1995
“I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.

NASB 1977
“I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
“I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And came near before Him.

Amplified Bible
“I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, on the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.

Christian Standard Bible
I continued watching in the night visions, and suddenly one like a son of man was coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was escorted before him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I continued watching in the night visions, and I saw One like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was escorted before Him.

American Standard Version
I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

Contemporary English Version
As I continued to watch the vision that night, I saw what looked like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven, and he was presented to the Eternal God.

English Revised Version
I saw in the night visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In my visions during the night, I saw among the clouds in heaven someone like the Son of Man. He came to the Ancient One, who has lived for endless years, and was presented to him.

Good News Translation
During this vision in the night, I saw what looked like a human being. He was approaching me, surrounded by clouds, and he went to the one who had been living forever and was presented to him.

International Standard Version
"I continued to observe the night vision—and look!—someone like the Son of Man was coming, accompanied by heavenly clouds. He approached the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.

NET Bible
I was watching in the night visions, "And with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man was approaching. He went up to the Ancient of Days and was escorted before him.

New Heart English Bible
I saw in the night visions, and look, there came with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man, and he came even to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him near before him.

Webster's Bible Translation
I saw in the night visions, and behold, one like the son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.

World English Bible
“I saw in the night visions, and behold, there came with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man, and he came even to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him near before him.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
I was seeing in the visions of the night, and behold, [One] like a Son of Man was coming with the clouds of the heavens, and to the Ancient of Days He has come, and before Him they have brought Him near.

Young's Literal Translation
I was seeing in the visions of the night, and lo, with the clouds of the heavens as a son of man was one coming, and unto the Ancient of Days he hath come, and before Him they have brought him near.

Smith's Literal Translation
I was seeing in the visions of the night, and lo, with the clouds of the heavens as the Son of man he came, and turning even to the Ancient of days; and they brought him near before him.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
I beheld therefore in the vision of the night, and lo, one like the son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and he came even to the Ancient of days: and they presented him before him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I watched, therefore, in the vision of the night, and behold, with the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man arrived, and he approached all the way to the ancient of days, and they presented him before him.

New American Bible
As the visions during the night continued, I saw coming with the clouds of heaven One like a son of man. When he reached the Ancient of Days and was presented before him,

New Revised Standard Version
As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
I saw in the night visions, and behold, one like the Son of man came upon the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him before him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I was seeing on the clouds of Heaven as The Son of the People came and reached the Ancient of Days, and they brought him close before him

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
I saw in the night visions, And, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven One like unto a son of man, And he came even to the Ancient of days, And he was brought near before Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I beheld in the night vision, and, lo,one coming with the clouds of heaven as the Son of man, and he came on to the Ancient of days, and was brought near to him.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Daniel's Vision of the Ancient of Days
…12As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was removed, but they were granted an extension of life for a season and a time.13In my vision in the night I continued to watch,and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven.He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.14And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.…

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Cross References

Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Mark 14:62
“I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

Matthew 26:64
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Revelation 14:14
And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.

Acts 1:9-11
After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. / They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. / “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

Revelation 19:11-16
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

John 1:51
Then He declared, “Truly, truly, I tell you, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

Matthew 25:31
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Luke 21:27
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Revelation 5:11-12
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Zechariah 12:10
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Treasury of Scripture

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

one like.

Psalm 8:4,5
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? …

Isaiah 9:6,7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace…

Ezekiel 1:26
And above the firmament thatwas over their headswas the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the thronewas the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.

the Ancient.

Daniel 7:9,22
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garmentwas white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his thronewas like the fiery flame,and his wheelsas burning fire…

and they.

Psalm 47:5
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

Psalm 68:17,18
The chariots of Godare twenty thousand,even thousands of angels: the Lordis among them,as in Sinai, in the holyplace…

Jeremiah 49:19
Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and whois a chosenman, that I may appoint over her? for whois like me? and who will appoint me the time? and whois that shepherd that will stand before me?

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Daniel 7

1.Daniel's vision of the four beasts,
9.and of God's kingdom.
15.The interpretation thereof.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

In my vision in the night
Daniel's vision occurs at night, a common time for divine revelations in the Bible, symbolizing mystery and the unveiling of God's plans. Night visions are significant in biblical narratives, as seen inGenesis 46:2 andActs 16:9, where God communicates important messages.

I continued to watch
This phrase indicates Daniel's attentiveness and persistence in observing the vision, emphasizing the importance of the revelation. It suggests a continuous unfolding of divine truth, similar to the persistent watchfulness encouraged inMatthew 24:42.

and I saw One like the Son of Man
The term "Son of Man" is a messianic title used extensively by Jesus in the Gospels (e.g.,Matthew 8:20,Mark 2:10). It signifies both humanity and divinity, pointing to Jesus as the representative of mankind and the divine Messiah. This vision foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Christ.

coming with the clouds of heaven
Clouds often symbolize divine presence and glory in Scripture, as seen inExodus 13:21 andRevelation 1:7. This imagery connects to the Second Coming of Christ, where He returns in glory and power, fulfilling prophecies of His ultimate reign.

He approached the Ancient of Days
The "Ancient of Days" represents God the Father, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. This scene depicts the Son of Man's access to divine authority, paralleling the relationship between Jesus and the Father inJohn 17:5.

and was led into His presence
This indicates a formal introduction or presentation, suggesting the conferral of authority and honor. It reflects the heavenly enthronement of Christ, as described inPhilippians 2:9-11, where Jesus is exalted and given a name above every name.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Daniel
The prophet who received the vision. He was a Jewish exile in Babylon, known for his faithfulness to God and his ability to interpret dreams and visions.

2.The Son of Man
A messianic figure in Daniel's vision, often interpreted as a reference to Jesus Christ. The term "Son of Man" emphasizes both His humanity and His divine authority.

3.The Ancient of Days
A title for God, depicting His eternal nature and sovereign authority. In the vision, He is portrayed as a majestic and authoritative figure.

4.The Clouds of Heaven
Symbolic of divine presence and glory. In biblical literature, clouds often signify God's majesty and the heavenly realm.

5.The Vision in the Night
A prophetic revelation given to Daniel, which includes symbolic imagery and foretells future events concerning God's kingdom.

Teaching Points

The Identity of the Son of Man
Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the "Son of Man" prophecy, emphasizing His role as both divine and human.

The Authority of Christ
The vision underscores the authority and sovereignty of Christ, who is given dominion and glory by the Ancient of Days.

The Certainty of God's Kingdom
The vision assures believers of the ultimate establishment of God's eternal kingdom, providing hope and encouragement.

The Importance of Prophetic Fulfillment
Understanding the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament strengthens faith in the reliability of Scripture.

Living in Expectation
Believers are called to live with an expectation of Christ's return, aligning their lives with His kingdom values.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Daniel 7:13?

2.How does Daniel 7:13 describe the "Son of Man" approaching the Ancient of Days?

3.What significance does the "clouds of heaven" have in Daniel 7:13?

4.How does Daniel 7:13 connect to Jesus' identity in the New Testament?

5.How can we apply the vision of Daniel 7:13 to our daily faith?

6.What does Daniel 7:13 teach about God's sovereignty and eternal kingdom?

7.Who is the "Son of Man" in Daniel 7:13 according to Christian theology?

8.How does Daniel 7:13 relate to the concept of the Messiah?

9.What is the significance of the "clouds of heaven" in Daniel 7:13?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 7?

11.If Daniel 7 was written in the 6th century BCE, how can we be sure the alleged prophecies about later empires weren’t recorded after those events had already occurred?

12.Is Jesus truly the Son of Man?

13.Is One like a Son of Man present?

14.What defines apocalypticism?

What Does Daniel 7:13 Mean

In my vision in the night

“In my vision in the night I continued to watch…” (Daniel 7:13)

• Daniel’s setting is a God-given night vision, the same means by which the Lord had already revealed Nebuchadnezzar’s statue (Daniel 2:19).

• Night does not hinder God’s light. Just as “the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision” (Genesis 15:1) and “God spoke to Israel in visions of the night” (Genesis 46:2), the Almighty once again breaks through darkness with truth.

• The accuracy of Scripture assures us that this vision is not imagination but divine revelation; it is as reliable as any historical narrative (2 Peter 1:19).

I continued to watch

“…I continued to watch…”

• The phrase underscores Daniel’s attentiveness—he lingers until the Lord completes the picture.

• Habakkuk modeled the same stance: “I will stand at my guard post… and keep watch to see what He will say to me” (Habakkuk 2:1).

• Jesus later tells His disciples, “What I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!” (Mark 13:37). Prophecy invites perseverance.

I saw One like the Son of Man

“…and I saw One like the Son of Man…”

• “Son of Man” points to genuine humanity yet hints at more. Jesus adopts the title for Himself more than eighty times (e.g.,Matthew 26:64), tying His identity to this very verse.

• The wording “like” signals a unique figure—fully man, yet distinct from any ordinary human. John echoes this vision when he beholds “One like a son of man” among the lampstands (Revelation 1:13).

• By using Daniel’s language, Jesus affirms that He is the long-foretold Messiah who bridges heaven and earth (John 1:51).

Coming with the clouds of heaven

“…coming with the clouds of heaven…”

• Clouds in Scripture often cloak divine glory: the LORD descended on Sinai in cloud (Exodus 19:9), a cloud filled Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 8:10-11).

• Therefore the figure is not merely human; He rides the clouds, a prerogative of Deity (Psalm 104:3).

• Jesus cites this clause before the high priest: “You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven” (Mark 14:62). He promises the same in His Olivet discourse (Matthew 24:30) and the angels reaffirm it at the Ascension (Acts 1:9-11).

• The literal future coming of Christ in visible glory is embedded here.

He approached the Ancient of Days

“He approached the Ancient of Days…”

• The Ancient of Days is God the Father, eternal and sovereign (Daniel 7:9-10).

• Approach denotes harmony, not opposition. Unlike the beasts in the chapter, this Person stands worthy before the throne.

•Psalm 110:1 foreshadows the scene: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool.” Jesus explains that psalm as Father addressing Son (Matthew 22:44).

• John witnesses a parallel moment in heaven when the Lamb approaches the One seated on the throne to take the scroll (Revelation 5:6-7).

And was led into His presence

“…and was led into His presence.”

• The wording conveys formal presentation, a heavenly coronation.

• Immediately afterward Daniel records, “And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship; that the peoples, nations, and men of every language should serve Him” (Daniel 7:14).

•Philippians 2:9-11 describes the fulfillment: God “highly exalted Him” so that “every knee should bow.”

•Hebrews 1:3 portrays the same enthronement: after making purification for sins, He “sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”

• The literal kingdom of Christ will supersede every earthly power (Revelation 11:15).

summary

Daniel 7:13 presents the Messiah—fully man, fully God—entering the heavenly courtroom to receive everlasting authority. The night vision assures us that Jesus, the self-proclaimed Son of Man, will return on the clouds to reign under the Father’s approval. Every promise of His kingdom rests on this flawless, Spirit-given snapshot of future history.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13)The Son of man.--Hence our Saviour adopts the title which designates Him as Judge (Matthew 24:27, &c.). The title implies one descended from man; but as this Person is spoken of as being "like" one of human descent, it follows that He was not merely a man. The early Jewish and Christian interpretations that this is the Messiah are confirmed by our Saviour's solemn appropriation of the title to Himself (Matthew 24:30). In this verse the judgment is supposed to have already taken place upon earth, and the Son of man comes in the clouds to claim His kingdom.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. -I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. The version of the Septuagint is different in the last two clauses of this verse, "As the Ancient of days he came, and those standing around were present to him." Although the reading here is supported by Paulus Tellensis, we suspect some error of copyists. Theodotion practically agrees with the Massoretic. The Peshitta renders the last clause, "Those standing before him approached him." These earthly kingdoms having been destroyed, the new kingdom of God is ushered in. "A son of man" (not "the Son of man," as in our Authorized Version) appears in the clouds of heaven. It is a question whether this is the King of the Divine kingdom, the personal Messiah, or the kingdom itself personified. It is agreed that, as the previous kingdoms were represented by a beast, a man would be necessary symmetrically to represent at once the fact that it is an empire as those were, but unlike them in being of a higher class, as man is higher than the beasts. Further, it is brought in line with the image-vision of the second chapter, where the stone cut out of the mountain destroys the image. But we must beware of applying mere logic to apocalyptic. In this vision we see that "a man's heart" really meant weakness as compared with the courage and strength represented by the lion. Further, the point of distinction between this vision and that of Nebuchadnezzar is that this is more dynastic, looking at the monarchs, while the other looks at the powers - the empires as distinct from their personal rulers. Hence, while the Son of man here refers to the Messianic kingdom, it is in the Person of its King. It is to be observed that, while the beasts came up out of the sea, the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven. This indicates the Divine origin of the Messiah. That the writer might not apprehend this is no argument against this being really symbolized. When he comes to the throne of the Ancient of days, he is accompanied to the presence of the Judge by the attendant angels - a scene which might seem to justify the LXX. Version ofDeuteronomy 32:43 as applied by the writer of the Hebrews.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

In my vision
בְּחֶזְוֵ֣י(bə·ḥez·wê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2376:Vision, appearance

in the night
לֵֽילְיָ֔א(lê·lə·yā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 3916:Night

I continued
הֲוֵית֙(hă·wêṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1934:To become, come to pass, be

to watch:
חָזֵ֤ה(ḥā·zêh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2370:To gaze upon, mentally to dream, be usual

And I saw
וַאֲרוּ֙(wa·’ă·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 718:Lo!

One like a Son
כְּבַ֥ר(kə·ḇar)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1247:A son, grandson

of Man
אֱנָ֖שׁ(’ĕ·nāš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 606:Man, mankind

coming
אָתֵ֣ה(’ā·ṯêh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 858:To arrive

with
עִם־(‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5974:With, equally with

the clouds
עֲנָנֵ֣י(‘ă·nā·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6050:A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud

of heaven.
שְׁמַיָּ֔א(šə·may·yā)
Noun - mdd
Strong's 8065:The sky

He approached
מְטָ֔ה(mə·ṭāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4291:To arrive, extend, happen

the Ancient
עַתִּ֤יק(‘at·tîq)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6268:aged', a part of a name of God

of Days
יֽוֹמַיָּא֙(yō·w·may·yā)
Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 3118:A day

and was led
הַקְרְבֽוּהִי׃(haq·rə·ḇū·hî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7127:To approach

into His presence.
וּקְדָמ֖וֹהִי(ū·qə·ḏā·mō·w·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6925:Before

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