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Daniel 8:21

Greece

19 and said, “Behold, I will make known to you what will happen in the latter time of wrath, because it concerns the appointed time of the end.

20 The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia.

The shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king.

22 The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation, but will not have the same power.

23 In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king.
KJV
And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
WEB
The rough male goat is the king of Greece. The great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
ASV
And the rough he-goat is the king of Greece: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
DARBY
And the rough goat is the king of Greece; and the great horn that was between his eyes is the first king.
BLB
And the male goat [is] the king of Javan, and the large horn that [is] between his eyes is the first king.
ÅB
Og den raggete bukk er kongen av Grekenland, og det store horn mellom dens øyne er den første konge[^3].
OTB
Geitebukken med det fremtredende hornet mellom øynene symboliserer kongen av Hellas, og det bemerkelsesverdige hornet er den første kongen.
B1930
Og den raggete bukk er kongen av Grekenland, og det store horn mellem dens øine er den første konge. / < Aleksander den store.>

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Cross references

  • Daniel 11:3

    Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases.

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  • Daniel 10:20

    “Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come.

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  • Daniel 8:5–8

    As I was contemplating all this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came out of the west, crossing the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground.

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