This is not the epilogue to the book, Dan_12:1-3 are the conclusion of the prophecy given by the hierophant, which commenced at Dan_10:20.
at that time. This fixes the end of the Tribulation. Note the three subjects thus connected with "the time of the end".
Michael. See note on Dan_10:13.
children = sons.
thy People: i.e. Daniel's People, Israel.
a time of trouble: i.e. the great Tribulation. Compare Dan_8:24, Dan_8:25; Dan_9:26. Isa_26:20, Isa_26:21. Jer_30:7. Mat_24:21. Mar_13:19. Rev_16:17-2Rev_16:1.
written in the book. Reference to Pentateuch (Exo_32:32, Exo_32:33). App-92. Compare Psa_56:8; Psa_69:28. Isa_4:3. Eze_13:9. Luk_10:20. Rev_3:5; Rev_13:8; Rev_20:12, Rev_20:15.