The books of Daniel and Revelation are companions. The prophecies given in Daniel are revealed further in Revelation, and fit together like a hand in a glove. The book of Daniel is the first step in understanding Revelation.

God gave these visions for guidance to His people, particularly in the closing events of time. He did not clothe them in mystery so they could not be understood. The promise is given in Daniel 12:10 “and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.”