308 defeat the wicked designs of the prince of the kingdom of Persia. This prince is supposed to have been Cambyses, the son qf Cyrus, who had Îerhaps been persuaded by the enemics of the Jews to use i. influence to injure them. (v. 13.) Michael, one of the chief angels, thought, however, by some to have been the Son of God, at length came to protect the Jews against their enemies at the Persian court;(v. 14.) while the other angel was sent on to Daniel to inform him of what would happen to the Jews and other in days to come. This angel, who now talked with Daniel, was probably a created being, and not the glorious person first seen by him; but he, not knowing this, was still so much agitated and alarmed,that he had no strength to speak. God had sent (v. 18.) i angel,“ in appearance like a man,to encourage him.” When therefore, Daniel saw one who seemed to be a man like himself, and heard him say, (v. 19.) “Oman, greatly beloven, fear not: peace be unto thee,be strong,yea,be strong,” his strength and courage returned, and he said, “Let mykordspeak; for thou hast strengthened me."
