Who is Michael the great prince standing for in Daniel 12:1?
In Daniel 12:1, Michael the great prince stands for the children of Daniel's people, meaning the nation of Israel. Scripture identifies him as the great prince who stands for God's covenant people, and the passage speaks of a remnant of Israel being delivered during a time of unprecedented trouble.
Les explains that Daniel 12:1 is Old Testament resurrection language, just like Paul's. He points out that Michael, the great prince, stands for 'the children of thy people'—Daniel's people, Israel. The passage goes on to describe a time of trouble such as never was and the deliverance of those written in the book. Les connects this to a remnant of Israel saved at the end of the seven years. He also groups Tribulation Saints, Old Testament Saints, and believers from Christ's earthly ministry together because they were connected to Judaism and Israel's program, not the Body of Christ.
And 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.
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What kind of trouble does Daniel 12:1 predict?
Daniel 12:1 describes a coming time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation.