Daniel 12 (KJV)

13 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

The King James Version is the most influential English Bible translation in history. Commissioned by King James I and completed in 1611, it shaped the English language itself. Its majestic prose and formal accuracy make it beloved for memorization and liturgical use.

Daniel Chapter 12 contains 13 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 12 chapters in Daniel.

NIVESVNLTMSGNASB
Chapter 11Hosea 1

1And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

3And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. <sup>wise: or, teachers</sup>

4But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

5Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river. <sup>bank: Heb. lip</sup> <sup>bank: Heb. lip</sup>

6And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? <sup>upon: or, from above</sup>

7And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished. <sup>a time: or, part</sup>

8And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?

9And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.

10Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

11And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. <sup>the abomination: Heb. to set up the abomination</sup> <sup>maketh: or, astonisheth</sup>

12Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

13But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days. <sup>for thou: or, and thou, etc</sup>

Chapter 11Read in NIVHosea 1

About This Translation

What is Daniel 12 in the KJV?

Daniel 12 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 13 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Daniel 12 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Daniel 12 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Daniel 12 (KJV)?

Daniel Chapter 12 contains 13 verses in the King James Version. The book of Daniel has 12 chapters total.

Daniel (KJV) — All 12 Chapters