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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“At the end of their rule, when their sin is at its height, a fierce king, a master of intrigue, will rise to power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And at the latter end of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached their limit, a king of bold face, one who understands riddles, shall arise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“And in the latter time of their kingdom, When the transgressors have reached their fullness, A king shall arise, Having fierce features, Who understands sinister schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“And in the latter period of their dominion, When the wrongdoers have run <i>their course,</i> A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220In the latter period of their rule, When the transgressors have run their course, A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And in the latter period of their rule, When the transgressors have run <i>their course,</i> A king will arise Insolent and skilled in intrigue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In the latter period of their reign, When the transgressors have run <i>their course</i>, A king will stand, Insolent and skilled in intrigue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“At the latter period of their reign, When the transgressors have finished, A king will arise Insolent and skilled in intrigue <i>and</i> cunning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Near the end of their kingdoms, when the rebels have reached the full measure of their sin, a ruthless king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Near the end of their kingdoms, when the rebels have reached the full measure of their sin, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When these rulers have become as evil as possible, their power will end, and then a king who is dangerous and cannot be trusted will appear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"In the last days of those kingdoms, when rebellions are finished, a stern-looking king who understands mysterious things will rise to power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"When the end of those kingdoms is near and they have become so wicked that they must be punished, there will be a stubborn, vicious, and deceitful king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Toward the end of their rule, as the desecrations proceed, an insolent king will arise, proficient at deception. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Toward the end of their rule, when rebellious acts are complete, a rash and deceitful king will arise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressions have reached their full measure, a rash and deceitful king shall arise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“In the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors have come to the full, a king of fierce face, and understanding riddles, will stand up. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in the latter end of their kingdom, about the perfecting of the transgressors, a king stands up, fierce of face, and understanding hidden things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And in the latter end of their kingdom, about the perfecting of the transgressors, stand up doth a king, fierce of face, and understanding hidden things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in the latter state of their kingdom as those transgressing being completed, a king strong of face and understanding enigmas, shall stand up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after their reign, when iniquities shall be grown up, there shall arise a king of a shameless face, and understanding dark sentences. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And after their reign, when iniquities will be increased, there will arise a king of shameless face and understanding negotiations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“At the end of their reign, when sinners have reached their measure, There shall arise a king, impudent, and skilled in intrigue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />At the end of their rule, when the transgressions have reached their full measure, a king of bold countenance shall arise, skilled in intrigue.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And at the latter end of their kingdom, when the transgressions are come to an end, a king of fierce countenance who understands riddles shall arise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the end of their kingdom is when debts are finished. A King of severe face shall rise, and he understands empire<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors have completed their transgression, there shall stand up a king of fierce countenance, and understanding stratagems.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And at the latter time of their kingdom, when their sins are coming to the full, there shall arise a king bold in countenance, and understanding riddles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/8-23.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=3065" 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/8.htm">Gabriel Interprets Daniel's Vision</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation, but will not have the same power. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/319.htm" title="319: ū·ḇə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- The after-part, end. From 'achar; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity.">In the latter part</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵū·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">of their reign,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6586.htm" title="6586: hap·pō·šə·‘îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To rebel, transgress. A primitive root; to break away, i.e. Trespass, apostatize, quarrel.">when the rebellion</a> <a href="/hebrew/8552.htm" title="8552: kə·hā·ṯêm (Prep-k:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive.">has reached its full measure,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5794.htm" title="5794: ‘az- (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty, fierce. From azaz; strong, vehement, harsh.">an insolent</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nîm (N-mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: ū·mê·ḇîn (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">skilled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2420.htm" title="2420: ḥî·ḏō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A riddle, an enigmatic, perplexing saying or question. From chuwd; a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim.">in intrigue,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ya·‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">will come to the throne.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people.…<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/13-5.htm">Revelation 13:5-7</a></span><br />The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. / Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-13</a></span><br />The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a></span><br />Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8-10</a></span><br />And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. / The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a></span><br />But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">1 John 4:3</a></span><br />and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">Revelation 11:7</a></span><br />When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Revelation 13:11-14</a></span><br />Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. / And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. / And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-8.htm">Revelation 17:8</a></span><br />The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1-2</a></span><br />Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-13.htm">Revelation 16:13-14</a></span><br />And I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. / These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">Revelation 20:10</a></span><br />And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.</p><p class="hdg">in the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/10-14.htm">Daniel 10:14</a></b></br> Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision <i>is</i> for <i>many</i> days.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-24.htm">Numbers 24:24</a></b></br> And ships <i>shall come</i> from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/38-8.htm">Ezekiel 38:8,16</a></b></br> After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land <i>that is</i> brought back from the sword, <i>and is</i> gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them… </p><p class="hdg">when.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Genesis 15:16</a></b></br> But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites <i>is</i> not yet full.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/23-32.htm">Matthew 23:32</a></b></br> Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:16</a></b></br> Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.</p><p class="hdg">come.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-9.htm">Daniel 8:9-12</a></b></br> And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant <i>land</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/7-8.htm">Daniel 7:8,11,20,25</a></b></br> I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn <i>were</i> eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-50.htm">Deuteronomy 28:50</a></b></br> A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:</p><p class="hdg">and understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25</a></b></br> And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify <i>himself</i> in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Daniel 11:21,24</a></b></br> And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-11</a></b></br> <i>Even him</i>, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, … </p><p class="hdg">shall stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-6.htm">Daniel 8:6</a></b></br> And he came to the ram that had <i>two</i> horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/8-22.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Bold</a> <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-27.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/daniel/7-28.htm">Countenance</a> <a 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href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Transgressors</a> <a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Understands</a> <a href="/daniel/9-5.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/8-1.htm">Daniel's vision of the ram and he goat.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/8-13.htm">The two thousand three hundred days of the suspension of the daily sacrifice.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Gabriel comforts Daniel, and interprets the vision.</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> 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href="/study/daniel/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In the latter part of their reign</b><br>This phrase refers to the period towards the end of the rule of the four kingdoms that emerged after the division of Alexander the Great's empire. Historically, these are the Hellenistic kingdoms, specifically the Seleucid Empire, which is relevant to the context of <a href="/daniel/8.htm">Daniel 8</a>. The "latter part" suggests a time when these kingdoms are nearing their decline, setting the stage for significant changes and events.<p><b>when the rebellion has reached its full measure</b><br>The "rebellion" here can be interpreted as a culmination of transgressions and moral decay within these kingdoms. This phrase suggests a period of widespread apostasy and sin, which aligns with the biblical theme of God allowing certain events to unfold as a result of human rebellion. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Genesis 15:16</a>, where the iniquity of the Amorites had to reach its full measure before judgment.<p><b>an insolent king</b><br>This king is often identified as Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a ruler of the Seleucid Empire known for his arrogance and blasphemous actions against the Jewish people and their faith. His character and actions are seen as a foreshadowing of the Antichrist, a future figure in Christian eschatology who will oppose God and His people.<p><b>skilled in intrigue</b><br>Antiochus IV was known for his cunning and deceitful political maneuvers. This phrase highlights his ability to manipulate and deceive, traits that are often associated with figures who oppose God's purposes. The skill in intrigue suggests a level of intelligence and craftiness that allows him to gain power and influence through deceptive means.<p><b>will come to the throne</b><br>This indicates the rise to power of this king, which is historically accurate as Antiochus IV seized the throne through a series of political and military strategies. His ascent to power was marked by intrigue and betrayal, fitting the description provided in the prophecy. This rise is seen as part of God's sovereign plan, allowing such a ruler to come to power as a means of fulfilling divine prophecy and testing His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_latter_part_of_their_reign.htm">The Latter Part of Their Reign</a></b><br>This phrase refers to the end times of a particular kingdom or series of kingdoms, often interpreted as the Greek Empire's division after Alexander the Great's death.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebels.htm">Rebels</a></b><br>These are individuals or groups who have turned away from God's ways, becoming completely wicked. This can be seen as a moral and spiritual decline in society.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fierce-looking_king.htm">Fierce-Looking King</a></b><br>This is a prophetic figure characterized by a formidable appearance and demeanor, often associated with Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a historical figure who persecuted the Jews.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/master_of_intrigue.htm">Master of Intrigue</a></b><br>This describes the king's cunning and deceitful nature, indicating his ability to manipulate and deceive others for his gain.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/arise.htm">Arise</a></b><br>This signifies the emergence or coming to power of this king, suggesting a sudden or unexpected rise in influence and authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a></b><br>Recognize the importance of studying biblical prophecy to discern the times and remain vigilant in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_decline.htm">Moral Decline</a></b><br>Be aware of the signs of moral and spiritual decline in society and strive to uphold God's standards in personal and communal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/deception_and_intrigue.htm">Deception and Intrigue</a></b><br>Guard against deception by grounding oneself in Scripture and seeking wisdom and discernment from the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rise_of_oppression.htm">Rise of Oppression</a></b><br>Prepare for potential persecution by strengthening one's faith and community, knowing that God ultimately prevails.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Hope in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Trust in God's control over history and His promise to bring justice and restoration in His perfect timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_babylonian_captivity.htm">What are the Babylonian Captivity and Exile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'rest'.htm">What distinguishes angels from humans?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_esther_10_align_with_other_ot_texts.htm">Esther 10 (entire) - How can the brief mention of King Ahasuerus's acts reconcile with other Old Testament texts depicting Persian rule differently?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">Transgressors</span> . . .--When transgressors have filled up the measure of their guilt so as to exceed the limits of God's mercy, then this event shall take place. The transgressors are the apostate Jews. Here, as in the other visions, the particulars respecting the most prominent objects of the vision are given more fully in the interpretation than in the early part of the chapter. The king is represented as being "of a fierce countenance," he is shameless, he has no reluctance in pursuing the cruelties which he has designed. He "understands dark sayings," or uses falsehood and dissimulation to carry out his purposes.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.</span> The versions here are, on the whole, in agreement with the Massoretic. The Greek versions read, "their sins," as if it were the iniquities of the successors of Alexander that had become full, and thus afforded the occasion of the appearance of Epiphanes. The Peshitta and Jerome have "iniquities" generally, without reference to the kings, but with probable reference to the Jewish people. The probability is decidedly in favour of the Massoretic reading; it was an easy suggestion that the iniquities to be punished were those of the heathen kings. The whole analogy of Scripture leads us to look at the iniquity of the people of God being the cause of evil befalling them. Certainly immediately before the persecution inflicted on the <span class="accented">Jews</span> by Antiochus, the progress of the unbelieving Hellenizing party had been very great, as we see by 1 Macc. 1:13-16. It was "like people, like priest;" the people devoted themselves to Grecian games with all their heathen associations, and strove to hide their Hebrew origin and the covenant of their faith, and high priests were ready to abet their practices. <span class="accented">A king of fierce countenance</span>; "<span class="accented">strong</span> of countenance." This refers to courage and success in war. Thus Amaziah (<a href="/2_kings/14-8.htm">2 Kings 14:8</a>), when he wishes to challenge Joash King of Israel, desires to "look in his face." Epiphanes' countenance was one that could successfully stand a hostile meeting. The Greek versions render <span class="hebrew">עַצ</span> ('<span class="accented">az</span>) by <span class="greek">ἀναιδής</span>, "reckless." <span class="accented">Understanding dark sentences.</span> There may be some reference to incantations and superstitious observances; it may mean that he was well acquainted with omens, and how to benefit by them. Regardlessness in the matter of religion was a prominent characteristic of Antiochus; but it is quite a possible thing that, like most irreligious men, he was superstitious. He certainly was very keen-sighted in observing the political signs of the times, and very adroit at availing himself of what made for his own advantage. This last is the interpretation of Ewald. Zockler and Hitzig think it means that the king here pictured "will be cunning to hide his own designs from friend and foe." Yet more common is the view of Keil, Behrmann, Stuart, and Bevan, that it refers generally to his mastery in the use of artifice. The main difficulty in regard to this view is that usage, does not support assigning such a meaning to <span class="accented">heedoth.</span> On the other hand, when we bear in mind that here we have the language of symbol and prophecy, so tricks of strategy and chicane of policy may all be symbolized by "dark sayings," without necessary reference to <span class="accented">sentences</span> such as those with which the Queen of Sheba tested the wisdom of Solomon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/8-23.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">In the latter part</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽבְאַחֲרִית֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_319.htm">Strong's 319: </a> </span><span class="str2">The last, end, the future, posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their reign,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכוּתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵū·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when the rebellion</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפֹּשְׁעִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pō·šə·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6586.htm">Strong's 6586: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has reached its full measure,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּהָתֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(kə·hā·ṯêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8552.htm">Strong's 8552: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete or finished</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an insolent</span><br /><span class="heb">עַז־</span> <span class="translit">(‘az-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5794.htm">Strong's 5794: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, vehement, harsh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">skilled</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵבִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·ḇîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in intrigue,</span><br /><span class="heb">חִידֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥî·ḏō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2420.htm">Strong's 2420: </a> </span><span class="str2">A riddle, an enigmatic, perplexing saying or question</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come to the throne.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲמֹ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 8:23 In the latter time of their kingdom (Dan. 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