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But the judgment shall be set, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it to the end.

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God's Judgment is Final

All commentators agree that this verse promises a decisive and permanent end to the oppressive power symbolized by the little horn. The language 'to consume and to destroy it unto the end' signifies a complete and irreversible judgment. As one scholar notes, the wound inflicted on this evil dominion is 'incurable and deadly,' offering ultimate hope to the persecuted.

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Daniel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Daniel 7:23–27

18th Century

Theologian

Thus he said... - That is, in explanation of the fourth symbol which appeared—the fourth beast, and of the events connected with it…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Daniel 7:26

19th Century

Bishop

The judgment. The language is similar to that in Daniel 7:10. The destruction of the beast recorded in Daniel 7:11 is here omitted…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 7:26

16th Century

Theologian

The angel now answers Daniel concerning the death of the fourth beast. For we said when the Caesars had transferred the empire to themselves, the s…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 7:26

17th Century

Pastor

But the judgment shall sit
As in (Daniel 7:10), the court shall sit, the Judge shall take the bench, and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Daniel 7:15–28

17th Century

Minister

It is desirable to obtain the correct and complete sense of what we see and hear from God; and those who would know must ask through faithful and f…