King James Bible
"And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?"
Daniel acknowledges receiving divine revelation but admits his human inability to comprehend its full meaning. This honest confession reflects the limitations of mortal understanding when confronted with apocalyptic visions, emphasizing that even God's chosen prophet struggled to grasp the mysteries being revealed. Daniel responds to his confusion by directly addressing the angelic messenger with reverent language. The title 'my Lord' (Adoni in Hebrew) shows proper deference to the heavenly being who has been revealing these end-time prophecies throughout chapters 10-12. Daniel seeks clarification about the ultimate outcome and timing of the troubling visions he has witnessed. His question focuses on the resolution—when and how these prophetic events will conclude—revealing his pastoral concern for his people's future destiny.