daniel-7:19-24-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:23-24

Thus he said, The fourth boast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ton kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. The version of the LXX . differs in some minute points from the Massoretic text. The text as given by Justin Martyr is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:19

Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast - I desired to know particularly what was symbolized by that. He appears to have been satisfied with the most general intimations in regard to the first three beasts, for the kingdoms represented by them seemed to have nothing very remarkable. But it was different in regard to the fourth. The beast itself was so remarkable - so fierce and terrific; the number of the horns was so great; the springing up of the little horn was so surprising; the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:20

And of the ten horns ... - See the notes at Daniel 7:7-8.Whose look was more stout than his fellows - literally, “whose aspect was greater than that of its companions.” This does not mean that its look or aspect was more fierce or severe than that of the others, but that the appearance of the horn was greater - רב rab. In Daniel 7:8, this is described as a “little horn;” and to understand this, and reconcile the two, we must suppose that the seer watched this as it grew until it became the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:21

I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints - I continued to look on this until I saw war made by this horn with the people of God. This circumstance, also, is not referred to in the first description, and the order of time in the description would seem to imply that the war with the saints would be at a considerable period after the first appearance of the horn, or would be only when it had grown to its great size and power. This “war” might refer to open hostilities, carried on in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:22

Until the Ancient of days came - Notes, Daniel 7:9. That is, this was to occur after the horn grew to its full size, and after the war was made with the saints, and they had been overcome. It does not affirm that this would occur immediately, but that at some subsequent period the Ancient of days would come, and would set up a kingdom on the earth, or would make over the kingdom to the saints. There would be as real a transfer and as actual a setting up of a peculiar kingdom, as if God himself... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:23-27

Thus he said ... - That is, in explanation of the fourth symbol which appeared - the fourth beast, and of the events connected with his appearing. This explanation embraces the remainder of the chapter; and as the whole subject appeared difficult and momentous to Daniel before the explanation, so it may be said to be in many respects difficult, and in all respects momentous still. It is a question on which expositors of the Scriptures are by no means agreed, to what it refers, and whether it... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 7:19-22

Daniel 7:19-22. Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast Namely, what was intended to be signified by it. And of the ten horns that were in his head Of what they were emblems; and of the other which came up, &c. See Daniel 7:8; whose look was more stout than his fellows Or more great and magnificent; or, who was more arrogant, and claimed a superiority over the rest: for though this horn, or power, was small at first, it at length exceeded all other powers in pomp and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 7:23-24

Daniel 7:23-24. The fourth beast shall be diverse from all kingdoms As being managed under different forms of government; having a form of commonwealth at the beginning of its greatness, and afterward governed by kings and emperors; and in process of time being divided into ten kingdoms, or principalities; and all of them under the direction of one spiritual head. And the ten horns are ten kings Or, kingdoms. A horn is an emblem of strength, so it comes to signify power and authority;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 7:15-28

Interpretation of the vision (7:15-28)One of God’s heavenly servants explained to Daniel the meaning of the vision. The kingdoms of the world may arrogantly oppose God in their ruthless drive for supremacy, but the kingdom that triumphs in the end is the kingdom of God, the people of God (15-18).A reason is then given for God’s devastating judgment on the ‘little horn’ dictator of the fourth beast: he had used his power to make war against God’s people (19-22). He blasphemously challenged the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:19

nails = claws, or hoofs. Chaldee text is plural; margin is singular. feet . Chaldee text, plural; margin is singular. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:23-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:23-27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 7:19-22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 7:23-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 7:15-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:19

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