After this shall he turn his face to the isles - This refers to the islands of the Mediterranean, particularly those in the neighbo…

Shall he turn. He goes northward, this being the direction indicated by “the isles.” This has been explained as referring to the v…

There is some obscurity in these words, but history will later determine the angel’s meaning. First, concerning the word “islands,” he undoubtedly …

After this he shall turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many
Finding himself disappointed in his design on t…

The angel shows Daniel the succession of the Persian and Grecian empires. The kings of Egypt and Syria are mentioned; Judea was between their domin…