23 And in the end of their kingdom, when the rebellious shall be consumed, a King of [a]fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

24 And his power shall be mighty, but not [b]in his strength: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the [c]mighty, and the holy people.

25 And through his [d]policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand, and he shall extol himself in his heart, and by [e]peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the [f]prince of princes, but he shall be broken down [g]without hand.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 8:23 Noting that this Antiochus was impudent and cruel, and also crafty that he could not be deceived.
  2. Daniel 8:24 That is, not like Alexander’s strength.
  3. Daniel 8:24 Both the Gentiles that dwelt about him, and also the Jews.
  4. Daniel 8:25 Whatsoever he goeth about by his craft, he shall bring it to pass.
  5. Daniel 8:25 That is, under pretence of peace, or as it were in sport.
  6. Daniel 8:25 Meaning, against God.
  7. Daniel 8:25 For God would destroy him with a notable plague, and so comfort his Church.

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