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What does Daniel 10:13 mean?

"But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I remained there with the kings of Persia."

— Daniel 10:13 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

10

Behold, a hand touched me, which set me on my knees and on the palms of my hands.

11

He said to me, Daniel, you greatly beloved man, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for I have been sent to you, now. When he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

12

Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come for your words’ sake.

13

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I remained there with the kings of Persia.

14

Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days; for the vision is yet for many days.”

15

When he had spoken these words to me, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.

16

Behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth, and spoke and said to him who stood before me, “My lord, by reason of the vision my sorrows have overtaken me, and I retain no strength.

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