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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 8:23

Daniel 8:23. And in the latter end of their kingdom When their power was diminishing, and the Roman empire beginning to be established in Greece, from whence the Grecian kingdoms in Asia had their origin: for the bringing of Greece into subjection to the Roman power was a manifest indication of the declension of the Macedonian, or third monarchy, with its four heads, and the advancement of the fourth monarchy. Now this was remarkably brought to pass when Æmilius, the Roman consul,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 8:24

Daniel 8:24 . And his power shall be mighty His power shall increase more and more, namely, in Judea; but not by his own power This shall not be owing so much to himself, as to the wickedness and factions among the Jews. “Antiochus,” says Mr. Wintle, “was certainly much favoured in his designs by a factious party of the Jews themselves, by the treachery of the Jewish people, according to Josephus, and, according to Appion, the perfidy of others. Eumenes, king of Pergamus, and his brother... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 8:25

Daniel 8:25. Through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper His craft and cunning shall succeed. And he shall magnify himself in his heart Elated by his successes, he will always be aiming at more and more, and making further attempts; and by peace shall destroy many Without making war, and without being a declared enemy, or receiving injuries from them, he shall destroy many. Under pretence of peace and friendship, he invaded and spoiled both Egypt and Judea. The character... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 8:15-27

Gabriel explains the vision (8:15-27)An interpreting angel named Gabriel then set out to explain to the frightened Daniel the meaning of the vision of the ram and the goat (15-18). It was chiefly concerned with the climax of the Jews’ troubles, when God would intervene in mighty judgment against Antiochus (19). But first the Medo-Persian and Greek Empires had to be established (20-22). Cruel, cunning, arrogant and powerful, Antiochus would slaughter the Jews, defile the temple and blaspheme... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 8:23

the latter time of their kingdom, &c . This is a further indication as to the interpretation of this vision. the transgressors . The Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate read "transgressions". Hebrew. pasha ', as in Daniel 8:12 = rebellions. Compare Daniel 9:24 . are come to the full: or, have filled up their measure. Therefore not full yet. This is a blow to all who are vainly trying to make the world better, and to "realize the kingdom of God on earth" now. a king of fierce countenance =... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 8:24

not by his own power. We are not told here who is the giver of the power, but we are not left in ignorance. Revelation 13:2 , and 2 Thessalonians 2:9 , 2 Thessalonians 2:10 , are clear on this point. mighty = mighty ones. holy People = People of the holy ones. These are "the holy ones of the Most High" (Daniel 7:18 , Daniel 7:22 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 8:25

craft = deceit. by peace = by their prosperity, or careless security. the Prince of princes: i.e. the Messiah. he shall be broken without han d. To understand this read Isa 11:4 . 2 Thessalonians 2:8 . Revelation 19:19 , Revelation 19:20 . Compare Isaiah 10:12 ; Isaiah 14:25 ; Isaiah 31:8 . Micah 5:6-7 . Zephaniah 2:13 .Zechariah 10:11 .Nahum 1:11 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Daniel 8:23

Daniel 8:23. In the latter time, &c.— The Romans might be said to stand up in the latter time, &c. who saw the end not only of one kingdom, but of all four; who first subdued the kingdom of Macedon and Greece; then inherited, by the will of Attalus, the kingdom of Lysimachus; and afterwards made a province of the kingdom of Syria; and lastly, of the kingdom of Egypt. When the Romans stood up too, the transgressions were come to the full; for the high-priesthood was exposed to sale: good... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Daniel 8:24

Daniel 8:24. His power shall be mighty, &c.— This part of the prophesy can no where be so justly applied as to the Romans. With them it quadrates exactly, and with none of the other horns or kingdoms of the goat. The strength of the other kingdoms consisted in themselves, and had its foundation in some part of the goat: but the Roman empire, as a horn, or kingdom of the goat, was not mighty by its own power, was not strong by virtue of the goat; but drew its nourishment and strength from... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Daniel 8:25

Daniel 8:25. He shall also stand up against the Prince of princes— If by the prince of princes, the high-priest be meant, the Romans abolished the whole administration of that priesthood. If the Messiah be meant, it was effected by the Romans. It was indeed by the malice of the Jews, but by the authority of the Romans, that he was put to death; and he suffered the punishment of the Roman malefactors and slaves. And indeed it is very worthy of our consideration, whether this part of the prophesy... read more

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