The answer is: What shall befall his people in the latter days

Daniel 10:14

Daniel's final vision, which unfolds mainly in chapters 10 through 12 of the Book of Daniel, offers a compelling peek into the future, showcasing both hope and turmoil. Here, Daniel, aged and weary from years of service in a Babylonian court, is visited by a heavenly being who provides a message of profound significance: a reminder of the struggles and triumphs that lie ahead for Israel.

This vision can be understood as fulfilling a larger narrative arch—God's unwavering commitment to His people amid adversity. The concept of "latter days" has excited curiosity and debate for centuries. In Hebrew scripture, this is often associated with concepts of restoration and redemption, evoking images of a hopeful future where the faithful will be vindicated.

Interestingly, the specificity of the “latter days” relates to real historical systemic struggles faced by the Jewish people, especially in their interactions with surrounding nations. Other Biblical prophets—like Jeremiah and Zechariah—also tackled the themes of future hope after dark seasons of loss, echoing the repeated motivation of many prophetic writings: “There will be a time of trouble, but deliverance is coming!”

What’s more, scholars often find a thrilling overlap between Daniel’s visions and New Testament prophecies, particularly visions shared in Revelations. It’s a powerful reminder of how apocalypse—originally meaning unveiling—was seen by Daniel as both an end and a new beginning, prompting us to keep faith during periods of uncertainty.