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Daniel 8:23

Daniel 8:23
And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And in the latter time of their kingdom,.... Toward the close of the kingdom of the four kings that divided Alexander's kingdom; for though they were four distinct kings, and had four separate…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And in the latter time of their kingdom - When it shall be drawing to an end. All these powers were ultimately absorbed in the Roman power; and the meaning here is, that taking the time from the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When the transgressors are come to the full - When the utmost degradation has taken place, by the buying and selling of the high priesthood; for Onias was ejected for a sum of money, to make room for…

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Daniel 8:23-25

A fuller description of the character and policy of Antiochus Epiphanes.