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Daniel 8:20

Daniel 8:20
The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The ram which thou sawest having two horns,.... Here begins the particular explanation of the above vision, and of the first thing which the prophet saw in it, a ram with two horns: which two horns,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The ram which thou sawest ... - See the notes at Dan 8:3. This is one of the instances in the Scriptures in which symbols are explained. There can be no doubt, therefore, as to the meaning.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The ram which thou sagest - See this explained under the vision itself, Dan 8:3 (note), etc.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

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