This (verse) is the most compelling evidence against Michael being Jesus and so not God, that is if the 'me' in this verse is Jesus. Backing up to verse 5, "I lifted up my eyes and behold there was a certain man dressed in linen...body was like beryl, face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches...voice like the sound of a multitude" whom Daniel saw, later in chapter 12, two others appear and one ask of him, "How long...?" which suggests that this "man" has exclusive insight the others do not. However, he does speak well in reference to Michael.
Gabriel refers to Michael, and even requires Michael's aid against the devil, which frees up Gabriel to speak with Daniel while Michael/Jesus (Son of God) deals with the devil until Gabriel accomplishes the task given him by Michael/Jesus.
The Son of God is witnessed and spoken of throughout Dan. 10-12. Yes, the Son of God is asked by one of the covering cherubim, "How long ..." (Dan. 12:6), and then The Son of God answers (Dan. 12:7, see also Dan. 7:25; Rev. 11:2-3, 12:6,14, 13:5; Luk. 21:24), because He knows more than Gabriel about prophecy, just as Gabriel said He did (Dan. 10:21).
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