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A Precise Prophecy
All commentators agree that this vision is a stunningly accurate prophecy. The he-goat from the west represents the Greek empire, and the single 'notable horn' is its first king, Alexander the Great. The details of the vision correspond precisely to the historical rise of Alexander, who came from the west to conquer the Persian empire.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:5
18th Century
Theologian
And as I was considering – As I was looking on this vision. It was a vision which would naturally attract attention, and one which would n…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:5
19th Century
Bishop
An he goat.— This, according to Daniel 8:21, means the Greek empire, the large horn being the first king, or Alexander th…
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:5–6
16th Century
Theologian
Here another change is shown to the Prophet, namely, Alexander’s coming to the east and acquiring for himself the mighty sway of the Persians, as l…
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John Gill
On Daniel 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
And as I was considering
The ram, and the strange things done by him; wondering that a creature of so little strengt…
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 …