Daniel 8:26-27

"This vision about the 2,300 evenings and mornings is true. But none of these things will happen for a long time, so keep this vision a secret." Then I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for several days. Afterward I got up and performed my duties for the king, but I was greatly troubled by the vision and could not understand it.

"This vision about the 2,300 evenings and mornings is true."

Daniel 10:1  In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. He understood that the vision concerned events certain to happen in the future--times of war and great hardship. [see verses 1-11]

 

"But none of these things will happen for a long time," 

Daniel 10:14  "Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come." [see verses 12-14]

 

"so keep this vision a secret." 

Isaiah 8:16  Preserve the teaching of God; entrust his instructions to those who follow me. [see verses 11-17]

Isaiah 29:11  All the future events in this vision are like a sealed book to them. When you give it to those who can read, they will say, "We can't read it because it is sealed." [see verses 1-14]

Daniel 12:4  "But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret, seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase." [see verses 1-7]

Revelation 10:4  When the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Keep secret what the seven thunders said, and do not write it down." [see verses 1-7]

Revelation 22:10  Then he instructed me, "Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near." [see verses 8-13]

 

Then I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for several days. 

Daniel 10:8-9  So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. [see verses 1-9]

 

Afterward I got up and performed my duties for the king, 

Daniel 2:48  Then the king appointed Daniel to a high position and gave him many valuable gifts. He made Daniel ruler over the whole province of Babylon, as well as chief over all his wise men. [see verses 26-49]

 

but I was greatly troubled by the vision and could not understand it. 

Daniel 7:28  That was the end of the vision. I, Daniel, was terrified by my thoughts and my face was pale with fear, but I kept these things to myself. [see all chapter 7]

Daniel 10:16-17  Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, "I am filled with anguish because of the vision I have seen, my lord, and I am very weak. How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe." [see verses 15-11:1]

 

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Daniel 8:23-25 Part 2 of 2

"At the end of their rule, when their sin is at its height, a fierce king, a master of intrigue, will rise to power. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause a shocking amount of destruction and succeed in everything he does. He will destroy powerful leaders and devastate the holy people. He will be a master of deception and will become arrogant; he will destroy many without warning. He will even take on the Prince of princes in battle, but he will be broken, though not by human power."

"He will be a master of deception and will become arrogant; he will destroy many without warning."

Daniel 11:21-24  "The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not in line for royal succession. He will slip in when least expected and take over the kingdom by flattery and intrigue. Before him great armies will be swept away, including a covenant prince. With deceitful promises, he will make various alliances. He will become strong despite having only a handful of followers. Without warning he will enter the richest areas of the land. Then he will distribute among his followers the plunder and wealth of the rich--something his predecessors had never done. He will plot the overthrow of strongholds, but this will last for only a short while." (see verses 1-28)

 

"He will even take on the Prince of princes in battle," 

Daniel 7:13-14  As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence. He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal--it will never be destroyed. (see verses 9-14)

Daniel 11:36  "The king will do as he pleases, exalting himself and claiming to be greater than every god, even blaspheming the God of gods. He will succeed, but only until the time of wrath is completed. For what has been determined will surely take place." (see verses 29-45)

 

"but he will be broken, though not by human power." 

Daniel 2:34  "As you watched a rock was cut from a mountain, but not by human hands. It struck the feet of iron and clay, smashing them to bits." 

Daniel 2:44-45  "During the reigns of those kings, the God of Heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed or conquered. It will crush all these kingdoms into nothingness, and it will stand forever. That is the meaning of the rock cut from the mountain, though not by human hands, that crushed to pieces the statue of iron, bronze, clay, silver and gold. The great God was showing the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its meaning is certain." (see verses 31-45)

Job 34:19-20  "He doesn't care how great a person they may be, but he pays no more attention to the rich than to the poor. He made them all. In a moment they die. In the middle of the night they pass away; the mighty are removed with out human hand." (see verses 16-27)

 

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Daniel 8:23-25 Part 1 of 2

"At the end of their rule, when their sin is at its height, a fierce king, a master of intrigue, will rise to power. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause a shocking amount of destruction and succeed in everything he does. He will destroy powerful leaders and devastate the holy people. He will be a master of deception and will become arrogant; he will destroy many without warning. He will even take on the Prince of princes in battle, but he will be broken, though not by human power.

"At the end of their rule, when their sin is at its height, a fierce king, a master of intrigue, will rise to power. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause a shocking amount of destruction and succeed in everything he does. He will destroy powerful leaders and devastate the holy people."

Daniel 7:25  "He will defy the Most High and oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a time." (see verses 19-28)

Daniel 8:11-13  It even challenged the Commander of heaven's army by canceling the daily sacrifices offered to him and by destroying his Temple. The army of heaven was restrained from responding to this rebellion. So the daily sacrifice was halted and truth was overthrown. The horn succeeded in everything it did. Then I heard two holy ones talking to each other. One of them asked, "How long will the events of this vision last? How long will the rebellion that causes desecration stop the daily sacrifices? How long will the Temple and heaven's army be trampled on?"

Daniel 12:7  The man dressed in linen, who was standing above the river, raised both his hands toward heaven and took a solemn oath by the One who lives forever, saying, "It will go on for a time, times, and half a time. When the shattering of the holy people has finally come to an end, all these things will have happened." (see all chapter 12)

Revelation 13:7-8  And the beast was allowed to wage war against God's holy people and to conquer them. And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation. (see verses 1-10)

Revelation 16:5-6  And I heard the angel who had authority over all water saying, 

    "You are just, O Holy One, who is and who always was,

        because you have sent these judgments.

    Since they shed the blood

        of your holy people and your prophets,

    you have given them blood to drink.

        It is their just reward."

Revelation 17:12-14  "The ten horns of the beast are ten kings who have not yet risen to power. They will be appointed to their kingdoms for one brief moment to reign with the beast. They will all agree to give him their power and authority. Together they will go to war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will defeat them because he is Lord of all lords and King of all kings. And his called and chosen and faithful ones will be with him." (see verses 11-18)

 

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Daniel 8:20-22

"The two-horned ram represents the kings of Media and Persia. The shaggy male goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes represents the first king of the Greek Empire. The four prominent horns that replaced the one large horn show that the Greek Empire will break into four kingdoms, but none as great as the first."
 

"The two-horned ram represents the kings of Media and Persia."

Daniel 8:3-4  As I looked up, I saw a ram with two long horns standing beside the river. One of the horns was longer than the other, even though it had grown later than the other one. The ram butted everything out of his way to the west, to the north, and to the south, and no one could stand against him or help his victims. He did as he pleased and became very great."

Daniel 7:5  Then I saw a second beast, it looked like a bear. It was rearing up on one side and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. And I heard a voice saying to it, "Get up! Devour the flesh of many people!"

Isaiah 13:17  "Look, I will stir up the Medes against Babylon. They cannot be tempted by silver or bribed with gold." (see all chapter 13)

Daniel 5:30-31  That very night Belshazzar, the Babylonian king, was killed. And Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of sixty-two. (see verses 17-31)

 

"The shaggy male goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes represents the first king of the Greek Empire."

Daniel 8:5-7  While I was watching, suddenly a male goat appeared from the west, crossing the land so swiftly that he didn't even touch the ground. This goat, which had one very large horn between his eyes, headed toward the two-horned ram that I had seen standing beside the river, rushing at him in rage. The goat charged furiously at the ram and struck him, breaking off both his horns, Now the ram was helpless, and the goat knocked him down and trampled him. No one could rescue the ram from the goat's power.

 

"The four prominent horns that replaced the one large horn show that the Greek Empire will break into four kingdoms, but none as great as the first." 

Daniel 8:8  The goat became very powerful. But at the height of his power, his large horn was broken off. In the large horn's place grew four prominent horns pointing in the directions of the earth.

Daniel 7:6  Then the third of these strange beasts appeared, and it looked like a leopard. It had four bird's wings on its back, and it had four heads. Great authority was given to this beast.

 

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Daniel 8:19

Then he said, "I am here to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath. What you see pertains to the very end of time."
 

Then he said, "I am here to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath."

Psalm 2:4-5  But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The LORD scoffs at them. Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury. (see all Psalm 2)

Isaiah 13:13  "For I will shake the heavens. The earth will move from its place when the LORD of Heaven's Armies displays his wrath in the day of his fierce anger." (see verses 6-13)

Zephaniah 1:15-16a  "It will be a day when the LORD's anger is poured out--a day of terrible distress and anguish, a day of ruin and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, a day of trumpet calls and battle cries." (see verses 14-18)

Zephaniah 3:8  "Therefore, be patient," says the LORD. "Soon I will stand and accuse these evil nations. For I have decided to gather the kingdoms of the earth and pour out my fiercest anger and fury on them. All the earth will be devoured by the fire of my jealousy." (see verses 1-8)

John 3:36  And anyone who believes in God's Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God's angry judgment. (see verses 16-21)

Romans 2:5  But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God's righteous judgment will be revealed. (see verses 1-16)

Revelation 6:16-17  And they cried to the mountains and the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of the one who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to survive?" (see verses 12-17)

Revelation 19:15  From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. (see verses 11-21)

"What you have seen pertains to the very end of time."

Habakkuk 2:3  "This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed." (see all chapter 2)

2 Peter 3:9-10  The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. (see verses 1-13)

 

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Daniel 8:17-18

As Gabriel approached the place where I was standing, I became so terrified that I fell with my face to the ground. "Son of man," he said, "you must understand that the events you have seen in your vision relate to the time of the end." While he was speaking, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. But Gabriel roused me with a touch, and helped me to my feet.
 

As Gabriel approached the place where I was standing, I became so terrified that I fell with my face to the ground.

Ezekiel 1:28  All around him was a glowing halo, like a rainbow shining in the clouds on a rainy day. This is what the glory of the LORD looked like to me. When I saw it, I fell face down on the ground, and I heard someone's voice speaking to me. (see all chapter 1)

Ezekiel 44:4  Then the man brought me through the north gateway to the front of the Temple. I looked and saw that the glory of the LORD filled the Temple of the LORD, and I fell face down on the ground. (see all chapter 44)

Daniel 2:46  Then King Nebuchadnezzar threw himself down before Daniel and worshiped him, and he commanded his people to offer sacrifices and burn sweet incense before him. (see verses 24-29)

Acts 10:25  As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell at his feet and worshiped him. (see all chapter 10)

Revelation 1:17  When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. but he laid his right hand on me and said, "Don't be afraid! I am the First and the Last." (see verses 9-20)

 

"Son of man," he said, "you must understand that the events you have seen in your vision relate to the time of the end." 

Daniel 8:19  Then he said, "I am here to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath. What you have seen pertains to the very end of time." (see verses 15-27)

Habakkuk 2:3  "This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled." (see all chapter 2)

 

While he was speaking, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. 

Daniel 10:9  Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. (see all chapter 10)

 

But Gabriel roused me with a touch, and helped me to my feet. 

Ezekiel 2:2  The Spirit came to me as he spoke, and he set me on my feet. I listened carefully to his words. (see all chapter 2)

Ezekiel 3:24  Then the Spirit came to me and set me on my feet. He spoke to me and said, "Go to your house and shut yourself in." (see verses 22-27)

Daniel 10:17-18  "How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe." Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning. (see verses18-11:1)

Zechariah 4:1  Then the angel who had been talking with me returned and woke me, as though I had been asleep. (see all chapter 4)

 

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Daniel 8:15-16

As I, Daniel, was trying to understand the meaning of this vision, someone who looked like a man stood in front of me. And I heard a human voice calling out from the Ulai River, "Gabriel, tell this man the meaning of his vision."
 

As I, Daniel, was trying to understand the meaning of this vision,

Daniel  8:1  During the third year of Belshazzar's reign, I, Daniel, saw another vision, following the one that had already appeared to me. (see verses 1-14)

someone who looked like a man stood in front of me. 

Psalm 144:3  O LORD, what are human beings that you should notice them, mere mortals that you should think about them?

Ezekiel 1:26  Above this surface was something that looked like a throne made of blue lapis lazuli. And on this throne high above was a figure whose appearance resembled a man. (see all chapter 1)

Daniel 7:13  As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence. (see verses 9-14)

Daniel 10:16  Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, "I am filled with anguish because of the vision I have seen, my lord, and I am very weak." (see all chapter 10)

Revelation 1:13  And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash across his chest. (see verses 9-20)

And I heard a human voice calling out from the Ulai River, 

Daniel 8:2  In this vision I was at the fortress of Susa, in the province of Elam, standing beside the Ulai River.

"Gabriel," 

Daniel 9:21  As I was praying, Gabriel, whom I had seen in the earlier vision, came swiftly to me at the time of the evening sacrifice. (see verses 20-27)

Luke 1:19  Then the angel said, "I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news!" (see verses 11-20)

Luke 1:26  In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, ... (see verses 26-38)

"Tell this man the meaning of his vision." 

Daniel 7:16  So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him what it all meant. He explained it to me like this: ... (see verses 1-14)

Daniel 9:22  He explained to me, "Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding." (see verses 20-27)

Zechariah 1:9  I asked the angel who was talking with me, "My lord, what do these horses mean?" (see verses 7-21)

 

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