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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators agree that this verse prophesies the events after the death of Alexander the Great (the 'broken' horn). His vast empire was not inherited by his offspring but was divided among four of his generals, creating four new kingdoms (often identified as Egypt, Asia, Macedonia, and Syria).
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:22
18th Century
Theologian
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Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:22
19th Century
Bishop
Not in his power— that is, not like the first king.
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:22–23
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore, Luther, indulging his thoughts too freely, refers this passage to the masks of Antichrist, but we will trace this point later.
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John Gill
On Daniel 8:22
17th Century
Pastor
Now that being broken
That is, the great horn Alexander, the first king of the Grecian monarchy; whose death, either…
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…