Daniel 8:23-25
1599 Geneva Bible
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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- Daniel 8:23 Noting that this Antiochus was impudent and cruel, and also crafty that he could not be deceived.
- Daniel 8:24 That is, not like Alexander’s strength.
- Daniel 8:24 Both the Gentiles that dwelt about him, and also the Jews.
- Daniel 8:25 Whatsoever he goeth about by his craft, he shall bring it to pass.
- Daniel 8:25 That is, under pretence of peace, or as it were in sport.
- Daniel 8:25 Meaning, against God.
- Daniel 8:25 For God would destroy him with a notable plague, and so comfort his Church.
Daniel 8:23-25
New International Version
23 “In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise. 24 He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people.(A) 25 He will cause deceit(B) to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes.(C) Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.(D)
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