Daniel 11:35 says:
“And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.”
For centuries, this prophecy remained a mystery, because as Daniel 12:9 declares: “The words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.” If sealed, then no one could rightly interpret it until the appointed time. That is why no generation clearly saw purgatory in Daniel 11:35.
Now the seal is lifted.
1. “Some of them of understanding shall fall” — the Hebrew word kāshal means to stumble, collapse, or die. This points directly to the death of the righteous, not merely their earthly struggles.
2. “To try, to purge, and to make white” — death ends earthly trial, yet the prophecy shows a continued process of purification. This can only mean a post-death refinement: the soul being purged and made white before entering glory. This is the very essence of purgatory.
3. “Even to the time of the end” — the prophecy links this purification to the destiny of souls awaiting the end. Thus, purgatory is not just a doctrine of the Church, but an end-time revelation anchored in Daniel’s sealed prophecy.
4. Why it was hidden — For ages, purgatory was taught from 2 Maccabees 12 and 1 Corinthians 3, but Daniel’s voice on the matter remained silent, because it was sealed until the appointed time. Now, the hidden truth is revealed: Daniel foresaw the purification of souls after death.
✅ Remarks
Daniel 11:35 is prophecy of purgatory.
The righteous fall = they die.
They are purged and made white = purified after death.
This truth was sealed until the time of the end = why no one understood it before.
The seal is now broken. The world must see Daniel 11:35 as a prophetic witness of purgatory, hidden for ages but unveiled today.
In Summary
The Wisdom for the Wise:
Daniel 12:10 affirms: “The wise shall understand.”
A principal indication that the appointed time has come is the granting of new insight to those counted among the “wise” of this generation.
In this regard, I, Anthonymaria Odukaesieme, though modest in my own measure of understanding concerning the signs of the times, now perceive with conviction and clarity that Daniel 11:35 refers to the state of purgatory. This recognition itself stands as evidence that the prophetic moment has indeed arrived.
I therefore welcome scholarly dialogue, as well as any constructive disagreement, that seeks clarification or deeper examination of this interpretation.
In conclusion
Daniel 11:35 is a sealed prophecy of purgatory that says:👇
“some of them of understanding shall fall” means the righteous die, and “to try, to purge, and to make white”
The above reveals their purification after death; this truth remained hidden because the words were sealed (Daniel 12:9) until the appointed time, but now the seal is lifted, showing that Daniel foresaw purgatory as the refining of souls even to the time of the end.
Dr. Anthonymaria Odukaesieme, D.Sc.,-
First Scientist & Author of
“The Law of Universal Oneness”
(Unisophy)