One of the characteristics of Daniel that made him remarkable, was his ability to detangle himself from worldly affairs. 2 Timothy 2: 4
No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
Personally, this man had no flaws—it’s almost scary. Daniel was not without sin, as he openly confessed his sins, but he was given the understanding to interpret the vision. He mourned and fasted for three weeks, refraining from rich food, meat, drink, and even did not comb his hair during that time. Talk about dedication! For me, Daniel’s character feels almost surreal.
He saw someone dressed in linen, with a belt of gold (see Revelation 1:14-15), similar to the Son of Man. His body appeared like precious jewels, his face as bright as a flash of lightning, and his eyes blazed like fire. His arms and legs shone like polished bronze, and his voice sounded like the roar of a great crowd. Daniel saw this vision alone. Just like John on Patmos, when the vision overwhelmed him, Daniel had no strength left. His face changed so drastically that no one could recognize him, and he collapsed to the ground, unconscious, lying face down. As Revelation 1:17 describes, he was like a dead man.
After 21 days, God heard his prayer. Weak and exhausted, Daniel was lifted up and given the vision about the future—the desolation, also known as the time of Jacob’s trouble. When he received this vision, he was at hiddekel.