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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 8:15-27

Here we have, I. Daniel's earnest desire to have this vision explained to him (Dan. 8:15): I sought the meaning. Note, Those that rightly know the things of God cannot but desire to know more and more of them, and to be led further into the mystery of them; and those that would find the meaning of what they have seen or heard from God must seek it, and seek it diligently. Seek and you shall find. Daniel considered the thing, compared it with the former discoveries, to try if he could... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 8:25

And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand ,.... His schemes were laid in such deep policy, and he managed so artfully and craftily in the execution of them, that he commonly succeeded; as in getting the kingdom of Syria from his nephew; and, under a pretence of peace and friendship, and to defend Philometer king of Egypt, a minor, and by large promises to the nobles of the land, made himself master of it; and by deceitful methods he prevailed in Judea; see ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 8:26

And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true ,.... That is, of the 2300 evenings and mornings, or natural days; unto which time the daily sacrifice was to cease, and the sanctuary and host trodden under foot; and then the sanctuary would be cleansed. This account is "true", and not only to be believed, but is clear and plain, and to be literally understood of so many days, of such a term of time exactly, having no obscurity in it: wherefore shut thou up the vision ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 8:27

And I Daniel fainted and was sick certain days ,.... Or, "then I Daniel fainted" F24 So Noldius, Concord. Ebr. Part. p. 309. ; after he had seen the vision, and had thought upon it, and considered the afflictions that were to come upon the people of God, and the condition the temple, and the worship of it, would be in; these so affected his mind, that he not only fainted away, and was struck with a kind of stupor and amazement, but had a fit of illness upon him, which continued some... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:26

The vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true - That mentioned in Daniel 8:14 . For it shall be for many days - Not less than two thousand three hundred years! read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:27

Daniel fainted - To foresee the desolations that were coming on the land, the city, the temple, and the people. Did the king's business - Transacted the affairs of state that belonged to my department, after having been sick for certain days through the effects of this vision. He had a pious and feeling heart; and he was distressed for the desolations that were coming upon his people. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:25

Verse 25 It follows next; He shall magnify himself in his heart, or he shall raise himself, and bear himself magnificently; although this expression implies boasting and pride, and is taken in a disadvantageous sense. He shall be insolent, therefore, in his heart. The angel seems to distinguish here between the scheming and penetration of Antiochus, and his pride of heart; for, although he should obtain great: victories, and should subdue many nations according to his desires, yet he would... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:26

Verse 26 The angel again confirms the assertion that no part of this vision was shewn to the Prophet in vain, because not even the slightest portion of it should fail of its effect. The necessity of this method of confirming our faith is notorious, because, although the events may be well known to us, yet we cannot acquiesce in God’s word, unless he should testify so repeatedly to the truth of his assertions, and sanction by such repetition whatever appears to us ambiguous. When it becomes... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:27

Verse 27 Again, Daniel shews himself to have been so touched with the secret instinct of God, that he knew for certain this vision to have been divinely presented to him. For God wished so to affect his servant, that he might embrace with greater reverence what he both heard and saw. I have already referred to our want; of attention in listening to God’s word as it deserves, unless some kind of fear precedes it which may rouse our minds by some means from their torpor; but this prophecy had a... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:1-27

EXPOSITION THE RAM AND THE HE - GOAT This chapter marks the change from Aramaic to Hebrew. The character of the chapter is like that which immediately precedes it. It consists, like it, of the account of a vision, and the interpretation of it. The subject of this vision is the overthrow of the Persian monarchy by Alexander the Great, the division of his empire, and the oppression of Israel by Epiphanes. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 8:15-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 8:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 8:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 8:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 8:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 8:1-27

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