Daniel 10:20Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Do you understand the reason for my visit? Now I will return to contend against the prince of Persia. This indicates that I have come to inform you that your supplications have been heard; however, I must return to engage once more before God against the prince of Persia, who will not allow your people to be freed from bondage. As I was departing, the prince of Greece approached. He stated that he was leaving the presence of God to reveal what will happen to your people in the latter days, although I was not yet at rest because the prince of Persia was obstructing your prayers and opposing my mission to you. Now, the prince of Greece, specifically the Macedonian, stood before God to accuse the prince of Persia and Midian, aiming for the kingdom of Macedon to usurp them.

What does the one who manifested to Daniel convey, whether he refers to the prince of Persia or the Hellenes? The desire for something good to come to your people does not sit well with all the Heavenly Powers, given their considerable transgressions, save for Michael, who has been designated to oversee your welfare. The one who appeared employed the term 'brotherhood' in a manner reminiscent of fervent discourse and persuasion, aiming to express the righteous anger of one towards the people, alongside the compassion of another for them. It is likely that the one who engaged with Daniel was Saint Gabriel, as he has provided interpretations of other revelations to the Prophet.