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As for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not with his power.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now that being broken - By the death of Alexander.
Whereas four stood up for it - Stood up in its place.
Four k…
19th Century
Anglican
Not in his power— that is, not like the first king.
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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