daniel-8:17-19-niv1984

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:9-25

The scourge of Israel. "He shall stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand" ( Daniel 8:25 ). As in the previous homily, we give a mere directive outline, for the help of those who may care to make the antichrist of the later Hebrew time the subject of treatment. The sketch given by the prophet undoubtedly applies to Antiochus Epiphanes. The only question has been raised by those who wish to throw discredit on the supernatural in prophecy, and who, struck... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:13-26

Prophecy's sure fulfilments. "Unto evenings and mornings, two thousand and three hundred; The vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true" ( Daniel 8:14 , Daniel 8:26 ). Two thousand three hundred days, that is, six years and a hundred and ten days. Whence reckoned? To what time? The cleansing of the sanctuary took place under Judas Maccabaeus, December 25, b.c. 165. Reckoning back two thousand three hundred days, we come to August 1, b.c. 171. Up to this latter date... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:13-27

The place of angelic ministration. Angels appear upon Daniel's visionary scene, and indicate the manifold services they discharge for men. In all probability they have individual and special qualifications for different kinds of service. The utmost variety of gift is consistent with wisdom, happiness, and purity. I. OBSERVE THEIR HOLY CHARACTER . They are denominated "saints," i.e. "holy ones." Our Lord distinctly styles them by this epithet, "the holy angels." They are capable... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:17

So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. The versions are here in close agreement with the Massoretic text. On Gabriel's approach Daniel fell on his face, overwhelmed at contact with the spiritual. It is mentioned as if this were the natural result of such an interview as that vouchsafed to Daniel. At first sight this contradicts Daniel 7:16 , where... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:18

Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground; but he touched me, and set me upright . The LXX . joins the opening words of the next verse to this. I was in a deep sleep suggests the case of the three apostles, Peter, James, and John, on the Mount of Transfiguration ( Luke 9:1-62 :82). The numbing effect of the presence of the supernatural produces a state analogous to sleep, yet "the eyes are open" ( Numbers 24:4 ) the senses are ready to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:19

And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. The Septuagint here inserts a clause after "indignation." It reads, "on the children of thy people." It may have been inserted from Daniel 12:1 , only it is used in such a different sense that that does not seem very likely. It may have been in the original text, and dropped out not unlikely by homoioteleuton. The missing clause would be עַל ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 8:17

So he came near where I stood - He had seen him, evidently, at first in the distance. He now drew near to Daniel, that he might communicate with him the more readily.And when, he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face - Doubtless perceiving that he was a celestial being. See the notes at Revelation 1:17. Compare Ezekiel 1:28, and Daniel 10:8-9. He was completely overpowered by the presence of the celestial stranger, and sank to the ground.But he said unto me, Understand, O son of man - Give... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 8:18

Now, as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground - Overcome and prostrate with the vision. That is, he had sunk down stupified or senseless. See Daniel 10:9. His strength had been entirely taken away by the vision. There is nothing improbable in this, that the sudden appearance of a celestial vision, or a heavenly being, should take away the strength. Compare Genesis 15:12; Job 4:13, following; Judges 6:22; Judges 13:20, Judges 13:22; Isaiah 6:5; Luke 1:12,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 8:19

And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation - In the future time when the Divine indignation shall be manifest toward the Hebrew people; to wit, by suffering the evils to come upon them which Antiochus would inflict. It is everywhere represented that these calamities would occur as a proof of the Divine displeasure on account of their sins. Compare Daniel 9:24; Daniel 11:35; Daniel 2:0 Macc. 7:33.For at the time appointed the end shall be - It... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 8:17

Daniel 8:17. So he came near where I stood That he might speak more familiarly with him. And when he came, I was afraid This fear was probably occasioned by the effulgent brightness of the heavenly messenger, which quite amazed Daniel upon his drawing near to him. And I fell upon my face Not to worship the angel, but because he could not bear the lustre of his glory. But he said unto me, Understand, O son of man We find this is a title given to none of the prophets but Ezekiel and... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:9-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:13-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:13-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 8:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 8:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 8:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 8:17

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