Why did he say "Nir'ah Elai Ani Daniel"?
Malbim: The first vision, also Nebuchadnetzar saw it. Also Yechezkel saw them in the Merkavah. The details in this vision, only Daniel saw them.
When was Daniel's first vision?
Rashi: It was in Belshatzar's first year.
Why does it mention his first vision?
Malbim: This comes to complete the first vision. In it, Daniel knew the first Chayah (Bavel) and the fourth (the angel explained it). This vision explains the second and third ? who they are, their end, and how they will treat Yisrael. He knew that the first is + the first destroyer, and the fourth will wear out Yisrael. Also, he did not know if "Idan v'Idanin u'Flag Idan" is a calculation of years, Shemitos, Yovelos or other periods. He learned that they will be Paras and Yavan; the kingdom after them will destroy them. They will not harm Yisrael. Malchei Madai and Paras helped Yisrael 1 ! Alexander honored Shimon ha'Tzadik and did not harm Yerushalayim, until the one horn (Antiyochus) harmed them. Therefore, these kingdoms were depicted as Tahor domestic animals ? a ram and a goat. The first dream depicted them as a bear and tiger, for they will attack other nations.
Indeed, they authorized Binyan Beis ha'Mikdash, but Achashverosh consented to the decree to exterminate Yisrael! In the end, there was no harm; in fact, giving his ring caused Yisrael to repent more than our Nevi'im did (Megilah 14a)! ? PF)
