The Chiastic Structure of Daniel 12 (Outline)

Dan. 12 :1 = Michael stands up for His people

2. = Righteous/wicked = everlasting life vs. shame

3. = wise shine

4. = Book sealed / time of end

5/6. = How long shall it be till the end of these wonders?

7. = 1260 days = completely shatter holy people.

8. = What shall be the end of these things?

9. = Book sealed / time of end

10. = wise understand

10. = Righteous / wicked = purified vs. do wickedly

12. = 1335 days ( Michael stands up) ‘Blessed who reaches”

Note that the key point of the chiasm is the “shattering of God’s people” This shattering is none other than the destruction of self. However, many word dictionaries define the word in both terms of “shattered” and “scattered.” Could it be that God’s people will not only be shattered of self but also scattered throughout the world.

נפץ Naphats (naw-fats'); Verb, Strong #: 5310 A) to shatter, break, dash, beat in pieces (Quall) 1) to shatter 2. Shattering (infinitive) B) (piel) to dash to pieces C) (Pual) to pulverize