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Our attention is drawn to the seventh man in several ways. One of them being the fine linen with which He was arrayed. This expensive material was used by the rich. Luke 16:19 The very foundation of salvation is built upon the riches of the goodness, the forbearance and the long suffering of the Lord, which brought us to repentance. Rom. 2:4 From the very beginning of our spiritual life we begin to enter into the riches of God as they are revealed in the Lord Jesus Christ. Riches which are unfathomable and inexhaustible, of such great magnitude that they are beyond the ability of man to comprehend. Rom. 11:33 Now, could it possible be that in expecting God to make the church rich with worldly goods we are misplacing our expectation? Paul urged the church that if they were truly raised with Christ, to seek the riches which are from above. To focus our desires, our love and affection on things which are above and not on the things of this earth. Col. 3:1-2 The real and everlasting source of great riches are to be found in the glory of the Lord. The Lord is the source of all that is necessary and vital for natural and more importantly spiritual life. Phil. 4:19 Our first efforts and choice must be those things which pertain to the spiritual man. Then, what is needful will be added to us. Mt. 6:33 Eternal riches are vastly more valuable than all the riches of this world. That which is eternal is everlasting and will never diminish. That which is of this world loses value over night, and is not trustworthy, in the end it will all pass away. The riches of Christ are accompanied with great joy and happiness which will not fade away. 1 Tim. 6:17
Kings and those in high authority were also clothed with linen. This is made evident by the exaltation of Joseph to second in command in Egypt. Joseph had full power and the complete ability to act even as Pharaoh, for he was given the signet ring containing the seal of the kingdom. The gold chain about his neck was not only a sign of his allegiance to Pharaoh but a sign to all that Joseph was a person of significant standing and a political leader in the country. Gen. 41:42
Most importantly fine linen was the material used extensively in both the Tabernacle in the wilderness and Solomonís Temple in Jerusalem. Nothing indicated the value and significance of the very finest of linen like that which was worn by the high priest who was a type of the Lord Jesus. Ex. 39:2-5 By the description given, the certain man who appeared to Daniel could have been none other than the Lord Jesus. Daniel alone saw Him in His great glory. What a majestic occasion and thrilling experience for Daniel. Dan. 10:5-7.