This Daniel 10 Quiz will help you test your understanding of the chapter with challenging, tricky, and thought-provoking multiple-choice questions. Take your time, pray for insight, and dive into this spiritually rich chapter. Let’s begin!
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Daniel 10 Quiz Questions and Answers
Question 1:
What was the name of the king ruling when Daniel received the vision?
- A. Darius the Mede
- B. Nebuchadnezzar
- C. Cyrus the Persian
- D. Belshazzar
- E. Artaxerxes
Answer Key
Correct Answer: C. Cyrus the Persian
The chapter opens by giving a timestamp for Daniel’s vision—right in the reign of King Cyrus.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:1
Question 2:
In what year of the king was a thing revealed unto Daniel?
- A. The first year
- B. The second year
- C. The third year
- D. The fourth year
- E. The fifth year
Answer Key
Correct Answer: C. The third year
The vision came specifically in the third year of Cyrus’s rule.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:1
Question 3:
How long did Daniel mourn before the vision?
- A. 5 weeks
- B. 3 days
- C. 3 weeks
- D. 2 days
- E. 1 week
Answer Key
Correct Answer: C. 3 weeks
Daniel mourned and fasted for three full weeks—this wasn’t a casual moment of grief; it was intense spiritual focus.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:2
Question 4:
On what day did Daniel receive the vision?
- A. The first day of the month
- B. The twenty-second day
- C. The twenty-third day
- D. The twenty-fourth day
- E. The third day
Answer Key
Correct Answer: D. The twenty-fourth day
The vision came on the 24th day, after Daniel’s three-week fast.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:4
Question 5:
Where was Daniel when he received the vision?
- A. By the river of Babylon
- B. By the river of Ulai
- C. By the river Hiddekel
- D. Laying his head on his bed
- E. On the plain of Dura
Answer Key
Correct Answer: C. By the river Hiddekel
Daniel stood by the Hiddekel (also known as the Tigris) when he received this powerful vision.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:4
Question 6:
What happened to the men who were with Daniel?
- A. They sang praises
- B. They became blind
- C. They fell asleep
- D. They ran in fear
- E. They bowed down
Answer Key
Correct Answer: D. They ran in fear
The men didn’t see the vision, but a great terror overwhelmed them, and they fled to hide.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:7
Question 7:
What happened when the man spoke to Daniel?
- A. He bowed down
- B. He became mute
- C. He fainted
- D. He fell into a deep sleep
- E. He ran
Answer Key
Correct Answer: D. He fell into a deep sleep
As the heavenly being spoke, Daniel lost all strength and fell into a deep sleep with his face toward the ground.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:9
Question 8:
What did the hand do to Daniel when it touched him?
- A. Healed him completely
- B. Set him upon his knees
- C. Lifted him to his feet immediately
- D. Gave him strength to stand
- E. Made him completely well
Answer Key
Correct Answer: B. Set him upon his knees
A hand touched Daniel and helped him get onto his hands and knees.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:10
Question 9:
What title did the angel call Daniel?
- A. Man of sorrow
- B. Mighty one of Israel
- C. Beloved
- D. Servant of the king
- E. O servant of the most high God
Answer Key
Correct Answer: C. Beloved
The angel reassured Daniel by calling him “a man greatly beloved”—a term of divine affection.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:11
Question 10:
Why did the messenger say he had come to Daniel?
- A. To give him a new prophecy
- B. To strengthen him for the future
- C. For Daniel’s words
- D. To prepare him for return to Jerusalem
- E. To reveal mysteries of the future
Answer Key
Correct Answer: C. For Daniel’s words
The angel was dispatched in direct response to Daniel’s prayer and words.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:12
Question 11:
How long was the angel delayed?
- A. 14 days
- B. 7 days
- C. 3 days
- D. 21 days
- E. None of the above
Answer Key
Correct Answer: D. 21 days
The angel had been battling opposition for 21 days before finally reaching Daniel.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:13
Question 12:
Who withstood the angel?
- A. The angel of the Lord
- B. The prince of Persia
- C. The king of Babylon
- D. Principalities and powers in high places
- E. The spirit of darkness
Answer Key
Correct Answer: B. The prince of Persia
The delay was due to resistance from the spiritual entity referred to as the prince of Persia.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:13
Question 13:
Who came to help the messenger?
- A. Gabriel, one of the archangels
- B. Michael, one of the chief princes
- C. Two angels of the Lord
- D. Raphael the messenger of God
- E. The son of man
Answer Key
Correct Answer: B. Michael, one of the chief princes
Michael came to help the angel during this spiritual conflict.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:13
Question 14:
What was the eyes of the man Daniel saw in the vision like?
- A. Sapphires
- B. Fire
- C. The sea
- D. Lightning
- E. Brass
Answer Key
Correct Answer: B. Fire
The man in the vision had eyes that burned like flames of fire.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:6
Question 15:
What was of the man’s face like?
- A. Sapphires
- B. Fire
- C. The sea
- D. Lightning
- E. Brass
Answer Key
Correct Answer: D. Lightning
Daniel described the man’s face as like lightning—a striking and awe-inspiring image.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:6
Question 16:
What part of Daniel’s body was touched the second time?
- A. His head
- B. His back
- C. His mouth
- D. The palm of his hand
- E. His shoulder
Answer Key
Correct Answer: C. His mouth
The second touch was directed at Daniel’s mouth, enabling him to speak.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:16
Question 17:
What comforting words did the angel speak to Daniel?
- A. ‘Fear not, little flock.’
- B. ‘Peace be unto thee.’
- C. ‘Your fast is accepted.’
- D. ‘I am with you.’
- E. ‘Sleep and arise.’
Answer Key
Correct Answer: B. ‘Peace be unto thee.’
The angel comforted Daniel with words of peace and courage.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:19
Question 18:
What happened to Daniel when the messenger spoke these words to him?
- A. He rejoiced greatly
- B. He became dumb
- C. He fell backward in fear
- D. He began to prophesy
- E. He fainted
Answer Key
Correct Answer: B. He became dumb
The intense nature of the vision and the messenger’s words left Daniel speechless.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:15
Question 19:
In which verse of Daniel chapter 10 is the physical description of the man found?
- A. Daniel 10:11 to 12
- B. Daniel 10:9 to 10
- C. Daniel 10:7 to 8
- D. Daniel 10:5 to 6
- E. Daniel 10:4 to 5
Answer Key
Correct Answer: D. Daniel 10:5 to 6
The physical details of the heavenly man—his clothes, face, eyes, arms, feet, and voice—are laid out beautifully in these verses.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:5–6
Question 20:
How were the hands of the man described in Daniel’s vision?
- A. Like burning coals
- B. As the color of polished bronze
- C. As the color of gold
- D. As the color of brass
- E. Covered in lightning
Answer Key
Correct Answer: D. As the color of brass
His arms and feet had a glowing brass appearance.
KJV Reference: Daniel 10:6
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