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Heaven's Concern for Earth
Commentators note that Daniel overhears a conversation between heavenly beings—angels—about the suffering of God's people. This reveals that our earthly struggles are not unnoticed. Heaven is actively engaged and concerned with the events of history and the fate of the faithful, offering comfort that God has a plan even in the darkest times.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:13
18th Century
Theologian
Then I heard one saint speaking - One holy one. The vision had now ended, and the prophet represents himself as hearing earnest inquiries ab…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:13
19th Century
Bishop
One saint—that is, an angel, who, however, has not been mentioned before. This part of the vision recalls Daniel 7:16. It is impli…
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:13–14
16th Century
Theologian
Here he expresses more clearly what I previously stated, unfolding God’s intention of consoling and soothing the sorrows of the pious, so that they…
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John Gill
On Daniel 8:13
17th Century
Pastor
Then I heard one saint speaking
An angel, either a created angel, pure and holy in his nature, as Gabriel; or the un…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 8:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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 …