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Prophecy Made Plain
The angel Gabriel leaves no room for doubt. Commentators unanimously affirm that the "rough he-goat" represents the kingdom of Greece, and the "great horn" is its first and most famous king, Alexander the Great. This direct interpretation demonstrates the remarkable clarity and historical accuracy of biblical prophecy.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:21
18th Century
Theologian
And the rough goat - See the notes on Daniel 8:5. In Daniel 8:5 he is called a he-goat. Here the word rough or hairy – שׂעיר s'…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:20–22
19th Century
Bishop
See Notes on Daniel 8:3-8.
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:20–21
16th Century
Theologian
By the word “Javan” the Hebrews designate not only the Greeks but the Macedonians, and that entire tract which is divided by the Hellespont, from A…
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John Gill
On Daniel 8:21
17th Century
Pastor
And the rough goat is the king of Grecia Including all the kings of it, from Alexander to the end of the Grecian monarchy…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 8:15–27
17th Century
Minister
The eternal Son of God stood before the prophet in the appearance of a man, and directed the angel Gabriel to explain the vision. Daniel's fainting…