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Then the time arrived for the holy people to take over the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came, and a judgment was made <i>in favor</i> of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for the saints to possess the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was given in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the season arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Most High [God], and the time arrived when the saints (believers) took possession of the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days arrived and a judgment was given in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, for the time had come, and the holy ones took possession of the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days arrived and a judgment was given in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, for the time had come, and the holy ones took possession of the kingdom.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then God Most High, the Eternal God, came and judged in favor of his chosen ones, because the time had arrived for them to be given the kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It did this until the Ancient One, who has lived for endless years, came and judged in favor of the holy people of the Most High. The time came when the holy people took possession of the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the one who had been living forever came and pronounced judgment in favor of the people of the Supreme God. The time had arrived for God's people to receive royal power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days arrived to pass judgment in favor of the saints of the Highest One and the time came for the saints to take possession of the kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days arrived and judgment was rendered in favor of the holy ones of the Most High. Then the time came for the holy ones to take possession of the kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given to the holy ones of the Most High, and the time came that the holy ones possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days has come, and judgment is given to the saints of the Most High, and the time has come, and the saints have strengthened the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> till that the Ancient of Days hath come, and judgment is given to the saints of the Most High, and the time hath come, and the saints have strengthened the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Even till that the Ancient of days came, and the judgment was given to the holy ones of the Most High; and the time extending and the holy ones possessed the kingdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Till the Ancient of days came and gave judgment to the saints of the most High, and the time came, and the saints obtained the kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />until the Ancient of days came and gave judgment to the holy ones of the Supreme One, and the time arrived, and the holy ones obtained the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was pronounced in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, and the time arrived for the holy ones to possess the kingship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />until the Ancient One came; then judgment was given for the holy ones of the Most High, and the time arrived when the holy ones gained possession of the kingdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Until the Ancient of days came and gave judgment to the saints of the Most High; and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Until the Ancient of Days came and he gave judgment to the Holy Ones of the Highest, and the time arrived and the Holy Ones inherited the kingdom”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High; and the time came, and the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />until the Ancient of days came, and he gave judgment to the saints of the Most High; and the time came on, and the saints possessed the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/7-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=2727" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Daniel's Visions Interpreted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5705.htm" title="5705: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- Even to, until. (Aramaic) corresponding to ad; X and, at, for, (hither-)to, on till, (un-)to, until, within.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6268.htm" title="6268: ‘at·tîq (Adj-msc) -- Aged, a part of a name of God. (Aramaic) corresponding to attiyq; venerable.">the Ancient</a> <a href="/hebrew/3118.htm" title="3118: yō·w·may·yā (N-mpd) -- Day. (Aramaic) corresponding to yowm; a day.">of Days</a> <a href="/hebrew/858.htm" title="858: ’ă·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come. (Aramaic) or wathaw (Aramaic); corresponding to 'athah.">arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/3052.htm" title="3052: yə·hiḇ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To give. (Aramaic) corresponding to yahab; -deliver, give, lay, + prolong, pay, yield.">and pronounced</a> <a href="/hebrew/1780.htm" title="1780: wə·ḏî·nā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- Judgment. (Aramaic) corresp. To duwn.">judgment</a> <a href="/hebrew/6922.htm" title="6922: lə·qad·dî·šê (Prep-l:: Adj-mpc) -- Holy. (Aramaic) corresponding to qadowsh.">in favor of the saints</a> <a href="/hebrew/5946.htm" title="5946: ‘el·yō·w·nîn (Adj-mp) -- High, a name of God. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elyown; the Supreme.">of the Most High,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2166.htm" title="2166: wə·zim·nā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- Time. (Aramaic) from zman; the same as zman.">and the time</a> <a href="/hebrew/4291.htm" title="4291: mə·ṭāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To reach, attain. ">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/6922.htm" title="6922: qad·dî·šîn (Adj-mp) -- Holy. (Aramaic) corresponding to qadowsh.">for them</a> <a href="/hebrew/2631.htm" title="2631: he·ḥĕ·si·nū (V-Hifil-Perf-3mp) -- To take possession of. (Aramaic) corresponding to chacan; to hold in occupancy.">to possess</a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: ū·mal·ḵū·ṯā (Conj-w:: N-fsd) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">the kingdom.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a></span><br />Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></span><br />Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a></span><br />You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-34</a></span><br />When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">1 Corinthians 6:2</a></span><br />Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a></span><br />if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">Psalm 149:5-9</a></span><br />Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. / May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, / to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8-9</a></span><br />Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1</a></span><br />Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Zechariah 14:5</a></span><br />You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.</p><p class="hdg">no references listed for this verse.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/daniel/7-12.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-7.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/7-15.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Places</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-22.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-26.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/daniel/5-31.htm">Received</a> <a href="/daniel/7-21.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-4.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/daniel/7-12.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/daniel/9-13.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/daniel/7-23.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/11-10.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-19.htm">Places</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-17.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/amos/2-10.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/daniel/10-19.htm">Received</a> <a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/daniel/10-18.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/7-1.htm">Daniel's vision of the four beasts,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">and of God's kingdom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/7-15.htm">The interpretation thereof.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>until the Ancient of Days arrived</b><br>The "Ancient of Days" is a title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. This imagery is unique to the book of Daniel, appearing in <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9, 13, and 22</a>. The term suggests God's timeless existence and His role as the ultimate judge. In the context of <a href="/daniel/7.htm">Daniel 7</a>, this arrival signifies a divine intervention in human history, where God steps in to assert His authority over earthly kingdoms. This concept is echoed in <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a>, where God is described as the Alpha and Omega, underscoring His eternal presence.<p><b>and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High</b><br>The judgment in favor of the saints indicates a divine vindication of God's people. In the biblical narrative, the "saints" refer to those who are faithful to God, often facing persecution and suffering. This judgment is a reversal of fortunes, where the oppressed are justified and their oppressors are condemned. This theme of divine justice is prevalent throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Psalm 37:28</a> and <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a>, where God is portrayed as the defender and vindicator of His people.<p><b>and the time came for them to possess the kingdom</b><br>This phrase points to the eschatological hope of God's people inheriting the kingdom. In the context of Daniel, this is a prophetic vision of the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over earthly powers. The "kingdom" here is not just a physical realm but represents the full realization of God's rule and reign. This promise is consistent with the New Testament teachings, such as in <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a>, where the meek are promised the inheritance of the earth, and in <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>, where the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of our Lord. This possession of the kingdom is a fulfillment of God's covenant promises and a central hope for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_of_days.htm">Ancient of Days</a></b><br>A title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. In the context of <a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Daniel 7</a>, He is depicted as the ultimate judge who presides over the affairs of the world.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saints_of_the_most_high.htm">Saints of the Most High</a></b><br>Refers to the faithful followers of God who are set apart for His purposes. In this vision, they are the ones who ultimately receive the kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>The divine decision-making process where God determines the fate of nations and individuals. Here, it is in favor of the saints, indicating their vindication and reward.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a></b><br>Represents the eternal dominion that God grants to His people. It is a central theme in Daniel's visions, symbolizing the ultimate victory of God's rule.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/v/vision_of_daniel.htm">Vision of Daniel</a></b><br>This chapter is part of a larger apocalyptic vision given to Daniel, revealing the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of history and will ultimately bring about His purposes. Trust in His timing and judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vindication_of_the_faithful.htm">Vindication of the Faithful</a></b><br>Be encouraged that faithfulness to God will be rewarded. Despite present challenges, God will vindicate His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Live with an eternal perspective, focusing on the kingdom that God will establish. This helps prioritize spiritual over temporal concerns.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_saints.htm">Role of the Saints</a></b><br>Understand the role of believers as co-heirs with Christ. Engage actively in God's mission, knowing that we are part of His eternal plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_ancient_of_days.htm">Who is the Ancient of Days in religious texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_a_meteor_destroy_sodom_and_gomorrah.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'hair like wool'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_christians_judge_angels.htm">Can Christians judge angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_four_beasts_in_daniel_7.htm">What are the four beasts in Daniel 7?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/7-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5705.htm">Strong's 5705: </a> </span><span class="str2">Even to, until</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ancient</span><br /><span class="heb">עַתִּיק֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘at·tîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6268.htm">Strong's 6268: </a> </span><span class="str2">aged', a part of a name of God</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Days</span><br /><span class="heb">יֽוֹמַיָּ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·may·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3118.htm">Strong's 3118: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arrived</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲתָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_858.htm">Strong's 858: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and pronounced</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהִ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hiḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3052.htm">Strong's 3052: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, to put, imperatively, come</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judgment</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדִינָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏî·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1780.htm">Strong's 1780: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judgement, strife</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in favor of the saints</span><br /><span class="heb">לְקַדִּישֵׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·qad·dî·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6922.htm">Strong's 6922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Most High,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין</span> <span class="translit">(‘el·yō·w·nîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5946.htm">Strong's 5946: </a> </span><span class="str2">One -- 'high', a name of God</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the time</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזִמְנָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zim·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2166.htm">Strong's 2166: </a> </span><span class="str2">An appointed occasion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">מְטָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṭāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4291.htm">Strong's 4291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrive, extend, happen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for [them]</span><br /><span class="heb">קַדִּישִֽׁין׃</span> <span class="translit">(qad·dî·šîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6922.htm">Strong's 6922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to possess</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·si·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2631.htm">Strong's 2631: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take possession of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the kingdom.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְכוּתָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·ḵū·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> </span><span class="str2">Royalty, reign, kingdom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/7-22.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 7:22 Until the ancient of days came (Dan. 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