Resurrection in Daniel

Daniel 12:1–4 supports the proposal that the servant is resurrected. It uses similar language to Isa 53:10–12. “And those who are wise” in Dan 12:3 echoes the phrase “see my servant shall prosper” in Isa 52:13. Likewise, when Dan 12:3 uses the phrase “those who lead many to righteousness” it is echoing “My righteous servant shall make the many righteous” in Isa 53:11.

In Daniel, it is a corporate servant (“the many”) who is resurrected: “And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake. Some to everlasting life and some to reproach and contempt” (Dan 12:2). There is clearly an association of the servant with resurrection here, albeit a corporate resurrection, but nonetheless a resurrected servant.

Excerpt taken from the first chapter of my book, The Resurrected Servant in Isaiah (forthcoming in print with Paternoster and electronically for Logos Bible Software, 2010). Pre-order the print version direct from Paternoster here or buy it on Amazon.com here. Pre-order it for Logos Bible Software here. Note: Since I am the author of this book, I will receive a royalty if you purchase it. I may also receive a small amount for you making a purchase through one of my affiliate links. I truly believe, though, that exploring this passage will change the way you read the Bible, and your life in general.