Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore the he-goat became very great - The Macedonian power, especially under the reign of Alexander.

And when he was strong, t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Was broken: This points to the sudden and unexpected end of Alexander, B.C. 323. The four horns, which take the …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This prophecy relates to the death of Alexander. We have explained how, under the image of a he-goat, the Macedonian empire is presented to us, beg…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore the he goat waxed very great
The Grecian monarchy, under Alexander, became very powerful, and was very extensive; he…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God gives Daniel a foresight of the destruction of other kingdoms, which in their day were as powerful as that of Babylon. If we could foresee the …