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When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power. <a href="/nlt/daniel/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> He will be a master of deception and will become arrogant; he will destroy many without warning. He will even take on the Prince of princes in battle, but he will be broken, though not by human power. <a href="/esv/daniel/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> By his cunning he shall make deceit prosper under his hand, and in his own mind he shall become great. Without warning he shall destroy many. And he shall even rise up against the Prince of princes, and he shall be broken—but by no human hand. <a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands. <a href="/kjv/daniel/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself 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. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/8.htm">New King James Version</a> “Through his cunning He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule; And he shall exalt himself in his heart. He shall destroy many in their prosperity. He shall even rise against the Prince of princes; But he shall be broken without human means. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And through his shrewdness He will make deceit a success by his influence; And he will make himself great in his own mind, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without human agency. <a href="/nasb/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his influence; And he will magnify himself in his heart, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without human agency. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his influence; And he will magnify himself in his heart, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without human agency. <a href="/lsb/daniel/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And through his insight He will cause deceit to succeed by his hand; And he will magnify himself in his heart, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even stand against the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without hands. <a href="/amp/daniel/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his hand (influence); He will magnify himself in his mind, He will corrupt and destroy many who enjoy a false sense of security. He will also stand up and oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken, and that by no human hand [but by the hand of God]. <a href="/csb/daniel/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He will cause deceit to prosper through his cunning and by his influence, and in his own mind he will exalt himself. He will destroy many in a time of peace; he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken—not by human hands. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He will cause deceit to prosper through his cunning and by his influence, and in his own mind he will make himself great. He will destroy many in a time of peace; he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be shattered—not by human hands. <a href="/asv/daniel/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And through his policy he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and in their security shall he destroy many: he shall also stand up against the prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. <a href="/cev/daniel/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> His deceitful lies will make him so successful, that he will think he is really great. Suddenly he will kill many people, and he will even attack God, the Supreme Ruler. But God will crush him! <a href="/erv/daniel/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And through his policy he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and in their security shall he destroy many: he shall also stand up against the prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. <a href="/gwt/daniel/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He will cleverly use his power to deceive others successfully. He will consider himself to be great and destroy many people when they don't expect it. He will oppose the Commander of Commanders, but he will be defeated, though not by any human power. <a href="/gnt/daniel/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Because he is cunning, he will succeed in his deceitful ways. He will be proud of himself and destroy many people without warning. He will even defy the greatest King of all, but he will be destroyed without the use of any human power. <a href="/isv/daniel/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Through his skill he'll cause deceit to prosper under his leadership. He'll promote himself and will destroy many while they are secure. He'll take a stand against the Prince of Princes, yet he'll be crushed without human help. <a href="/msb/daniel/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands. <a href="/net/daniel/8.htm">NET Bible</a> By his treachery he will succeed through deceit. He will have an arrogant attitude, and he will destroy many who are unaware of his schemes. He will rise up against the Prince of princes, yet he will be broken apart--but not by human agency. <a href="/nheb/daniel/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Through his cunning he shall cause deceit to prosper by his influence, and he shall be great in his own mind, and without warning he shall destroy many. He shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be shattered, but not by human hands. <a href="/wbt/daniel/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself 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. <a href="/web/daniel/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Through his policy he will cause deceit to prosper in his hand. He will magnify himself in his heart, and he will destroy many in their security. He will also stand up against the prince of princes, but he will be broken without human hands. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And by his understanding he has also caused deceit to prosper in his hand, and in his heart he exerts himself, and by ease he destroys many; and he stands against the Prince of princes—and he is broken without hand. <a href="/ylt/daniel/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And by his understanding he hath also caused deceit to prosper in his hand, and in his heart he exerteth himself, and by ease he destroyeth many; and against the prince of princes he standeth -- and without hand he is broken. <a href="/slt/daniel/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And by his intelligence and he caused deceit to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify in his heart, and in security he shall destroy many: and against the Chief of chiefs he shall stand; and without hand shall he be broken.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> According to his will, and craft shall be successful in his hand: and his heart shall be puffed up, and in the abundance of all things he shall kill many: and he shall rise up against the prince of princes, and shall be broken without hand. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> according to his will, and treachery will be guided by his hand. And his heart will be inflated, and by the abundance of everything he will kill many, and he will rise up against the Lord of lords, and he will be knocked down without a hand. <a href="/nabre/daniel/8.htm">New American Bible</a> his cunning shall be against the holy ones, his treacherous conduct shall succeed. He shall be proud of heart and destroy many by stealth. But when he rises against the Prince of princes, he shall be broken without a hand being raised. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> By his cunning he shall make deceit prosper under his hand, and in his own mind he shall be great. Without warning he shall destroy many and shall even rise up against the Prince of princes. But he shall be broken, and not by human hands.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And through his craft and treachery his dominion shall prosper, and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and suddenly he shall destroy many; and he shall also rise up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be defeated easily. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in his empire deceit will succeed by his hand, and his heart will be lifted up, and in silence he will destroy many, and he shall rise up against The Ruler of Rulers, and by the closing of a hand he will be broken<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And through his cunning he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and in time of security shall he destroy many; he shall also stand up against the prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. <a href="/sep/daniel/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the yoke of his chain shall prosper: there is craft in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by craft shall destroy many, and he shall stand up for the destruction of many, and shall crush them as eggs in his hand. <a href="/parallel/daniel/8-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=3089" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Gabriel Interprets Daniel's Vision</a> …24His 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. 25<a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Through</a> <a href="/hebrew/7922.htm" title="7922: śiḵ·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Prudence, insight. Or sekel; from sakal; intelligence; by implication, success.">his craft</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and by his hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4820.htm" title="4820: mir·māh (N-fs) -- Deceit, treachery. From ramah in the sense of deceiving; fraud.">he will cause deceit</a> <a href="/hebrew/6743.htm" title="6743: wə·hiṣ·lî·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To push forward. Or tsaleach; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses.">to prosper,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: ū·ḇil·ḇā·ḇōw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">and in his own mind</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: yaḡ·dîl (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">he will make himself great.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7962.htm" title="7962: ū·ḇə·šal·wāh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Quietness, ease. From shalah; security.">In a time of peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: yaš·ḥîṯ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">he will destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">many,</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.">and he will even stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the Prince</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rîm (N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">of princes.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: yiš·šā·ḇêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">Yet he will be broken off,</a> <a href="/hebrew/657.htm" title="657: ū·ḇə·’e·p̄es (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- From 'aphec; cessation, i.e. An end; often used adverb, no further; also the ankle, as being the extremity of the leg or foot.">but not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yāḏ (N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">by human hands.</a> 26The vision of the evenings and the mornings that has been spoken is true. Now you must seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Revelation 13:5-7</a> 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. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a> You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:4</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-14</a> 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. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2-9</a> “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! / By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. ... <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a> So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. <a href="/isaiah/10-13.htm">Isaiah 10:13-14</a> For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10-11</a> They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” <a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">Revelation 11:7</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Isaiah 32:7</a> The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself 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.through.<a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23,24</a> 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… <a href="/daniel/7-8.htm">Daniel 7:8</a> 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 were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.<a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Daniel 11:21-25,32,33</a> 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… magnify.<a href="/daniel/8-11.htm">Daniel 8:11</a> Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.<a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36,37</a> And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done… <a href="/jeremiah/48-26.htm">Jeremiah 48:26</a> Make ye him drunken: for he magnified himself against the LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.peace.<a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Daniel 11:21</a> 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.stand.<a href="/daniel/8-11.htm">Daniel 8:11</a> Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.<a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36</a> And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.<a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a> These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.but.<a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34,35,44,45</a> Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces… <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Daniel 7:26</a> But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.<a href="/daniel/11-45.htm">Daniel 11:45</a> And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/8-22.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-11.htm">Craft</a> <a href="/daniel/1-4.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-9.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/daniel/4-4.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/daniel/8-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/daniel/7-28.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/31-21.htm">Influence</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-23.htm">Magnify</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-2.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/revelation/17-13.htm">Policy</a> <a href="/daniel/8-11.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/daniel/6-7.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-6.htm">Security</a> <a href="/job/5-13.htm">Shrewdness</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Craft</a> <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/daniel/11-23.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/amos/6-1.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/daniel/9-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Influence</a> <a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Magnify</a> <a href="/daniel/11-30.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/daniel/10-18.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Policy</a> <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/daniel/9-6.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/daniel/11-27.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Security</a> <a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Shrewdness</a> <a href="/daniel/10-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/daniel/11-17.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 8</div>1. <a href="/daniel/8-1.htm">Daniel's vision of the ram and he goat.</a> 13. <a href="/daniel/8-13.htm">The two thousand three hundred days of the suspension of the daily sacrifice.</a> 15. <a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Gabriel comforts Daniel, and interprets the vision.</a> </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'; 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His craftiness is emblematic of the broader theme of deception in biblical prophecy, where false leaders rise through manipulation. This aligns with the biblical warning against false prophets and deceitful workers (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a>). The prosperity of deceit suggests a temporary success of evil, a recurring theme in Scripture where wickedness seems to thrive before divine intervention.and in his own mind he will make himself great This reflects the pride and self-exaltation of the figure, reminiscent of the pride of Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30</a> and the arrogance of the little horn in <a href="/daniel/7-8.htm">Daniel 7:8</a>. Such self-aggrandizement is a hallmark of tyrannical rulers throughout history, who often see themselves as invincible or god-like. This self-perception is a direct challenge to God's sovereignty, echoing the pride of Lucifer in <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a>. The theme of pride leading to downfall is consistent with <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, "Pride goes before destruction."In a time of peace he will destroy many This phrase suggests a betrayal of trust, as destruction comes unexpectedly during a period of perceived safety. Historically, Antiochus IV used deceitful diplomacy to gain control, leading to the persecution of the Jewish people. This tactic of sudden destruction during peace is echoed in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a>, where sudden destruction comes upon those who feel secure. It serves as a warning of the false peace offered by worldly powers, contrasting with the true peace found in Christ (<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>).and he will even stand against the Prince of princes The "Prince of princes" is widely interpreted as a reference to Jesus Christ, the ultimate authority and ruler. Antiochus IV's desecration of the Jewish temple and persecution of God's people is seen as standing against God Himself. This opposition to divine authority is a type of the antichrist spirit, which opposes Christ and His kingdom (1 <a href="/john/2-18.htm">John 2:18</a>). The conflict between earthly powers and divine authority is a central theme in biblical prophecy, culminating in the ultimate victory of Christ (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>).Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands This indicates a divine intervention in the downfall of the oppressor, suggesting that his end will come through God's power rather than human effort. Historically, Antiochus IV died suddenly of disease, which many see as fulfillment of this prophecy. The phrase "not by human hands" emphasizes God's sovereignty and the futility of human pride against divine will. This mirrors the fate of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar's dream, which was destroyed by a stone "not cut by human hands" (<a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34</a>), symbolizing God's ultimate authority over earthly kingdoms.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_king_of_greece.htm">The King of Greece</a> In the broader context of <a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Daniel 8</a>, the vision involves a ram and a goat, symbolizing the Medo-Persian Empire and the Greek Empire, respectively. The "king of Greece" refers to Alexander the Great, whose empire is represented by the goat. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_little_horn.htm">The Little Horn</a> This figure emerges from one of the four divisions of Alexander's empire. Traditionally, this is interpreted as Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a ruler known for his persecution of the Jewish people and desecration of the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_host_of_heaven.htm">The Host of Heaven</a> This term is often understood to represent the people of God, particularly the Jewish nation, who suffer under the oppression of the little horn. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prince_of_princes.htm">The Prince of Princes</a> This title is generally understood to refer to God Himself, or more specifically, the Messiah, who ultimately triumphs over all earthly powers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_vision_of_the_evenings_and_mornings.htm">The Vision of the Evenings and Mornings</a> This refers to the prophetic vision given to Daniel, which includes the period of oppression and desecration, often interpreted as the 2,300 evenings and mornings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_evil.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Evil</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25</a> highlights how the little horn uses deceit to achieve its ends. Believers must be vigilant and discerning, grounded in truth to recognize and resist deception. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_history.htm">God's Sovereignty Over History</a> Despite the rise of oppressive powers, God remains in control. This assurance should encourage believers to trust in God's ultimate plan and justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a> In times of persecution and trial, the faithfulness of God's people is crucial. Daniel's vision encourages steadfastness and hope in God's deliverance. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a> The conflict described in <a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Daniel 8</a> is not just political but spiritual. Christians are called to engage in spiritual warfare through prayer, scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_hope_of_redemption.htm">The Hope of Redemption</a> The ultimate defeat of the little horn points to the hope of redemption and restoration through Christ, the Prince of Princes, who will establish His eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 8</a> <a href="/q/what_are_fallen_angels.htm">What are fallen angels?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_world's_end.htm">What does the Bible say about the end of the world?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_antiochus_epiphanes.htm">Who was Antiochus Epiphanes?</a> <a href="/q/is_'foreign_attire'_in_zephaniah_1_8_historical.htm">In Zephaniah 1:8, what evidence exists, if any, for the identity of 'foreign attire,' and can this cultural reference be authenticated historically?</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>(25) Through his policy.--This is explained more fully in the next two sentences. Through his craft he succeeds, and becomes able to destroy many unexpectedly, and finally raises up himself against God.Without hand.--Not by the hand of man (comp. <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm" title="You saw till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image on his feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them to pieces.">Daniel 2:34</a>), but by the act of God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself 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. The versions here are at variance with each other and. with the Massoretic recension. The LXX. renders, "And against the saints shall his purpose be" - evidently reading, as suggested by Gratz, v'al qedosheem siklo - "and craft shall prosper in his hands, and his heart shall be lifted up, and by treachery he shall destroy many, and for the destruction of men shall he stand, and he shall make a gathering of power, and shall sell (it)." Theodotion is, in regard to the first clause, considerably more at variance with the Massorctic, "And the yoke of his collar (or chain) shall prosper." Evidently Theodotion had read עֹל (ol), "yoke," instead of עַל ('al), "upon," and probably סִבְלו (sib'lo), "his burden," instead of שִׂכְלו (sik'lo), "his thought." "And in his heart he shall be magnified, and by treachery shall he corrupt many. and for the destruction of many. shall he stand, and as eggs shall he crush (them) in his hand," reading k'baytzeem b'yad yishbar instead of be'eseph yad yishahabayr. The Peshitta has several points of peculiarity, "And in his might he shall prosper: he shall restrain with his hand, and his heart shall be lifted up, and by treachery shall he corrupt many. and against the Ruler of rulers shall he rise up, and with grasp of the hand shall be taken." Even Jerome,. who is usually in close agreement with the Massoretic text, translates at variance with their pointing. He begins this verse really with the last clause of the previous one, "And he shall slay strong ones and the people of the saints according to his will, and treachery shall be directed in his hand, and in plenty of all things he shall slay many, and against the Prince of princes shall he rise, and without hand shall be broken." The most singular thing is the omission by both the Greek versions of the phrase sar sareem, which both appear to have read yishhat rabbeem a variation of reading difficult to understand. On the whole, these varying versions seem to have sprung from a text originally not differing much from the Massoretic, save in the opening clause, in which the Septuagint appears to suit the succession of thought better. The return of Antiochus from his expedition to Egypt was the signal for his persecution of the saints; then his "purpose, was against the holy people." Craft shall prosper in his hand. The account we have in the First Book of the Maccabees shows the perpetual exercise by Antiochus and those under him of treachery. At first, at all events, his craft prospered (1 Macc. 1:30). And he shall magnify himself in his heart. Bevan thinks this hardly accurate, as the hiphil is ordinarily causative. Only <a href="/zephaniah/2-8.htm">Zephaniah 2:8</a> has this verb used in hiphil as reflexive. The sense, however, seems to be, not that he shall become proud, but that he has many great projects in his mind one (1 Macc. 1:42) being to unify all the various peoples that were under his sceptre, so that they should be one in religion and law. He further had the design of conquering Egypt and uniting it to his empire, and would have done so had the Romans not intervened. And by peace shall destroy many. The word translated "peace" means also "suddenly." The Greek versions both render it by δόλῳ. Schleusner suggests that the word was derived from another root. There dues not seem such a root in Levy. The probability is that the meaning passed from "tranquillity" to the notion of "treachery." The meaning assigned to the word by Jerome is inexplicable, copia rerum. It happens that both the meaning attached to the word shalvah by the Greek versions here, and that found in other passages, harmonize. The treachery of the chief collector of tribute lay in feigning peace, and then slaying the people (1 Macc. 1:29). He shall also stand up against the Prince of princes. The Greek versions, as above observed, have instead of this, ἐπὶ ἀπωλείας ἀνδρῶν στήσεται - a phrase that might be a rendering of לשחת רבבים. The Massoretic text here seems the preferable. Antiochus had certainly risen up against God, the "Prince of princes," or, as the Peshitta renders, "Ruler of rulers." He shall be broken without hand. The fact of Antiochus dying immediately after an ineffectual attempt to rob a temple in Elymais, and dying, not from the effect of wounds received, but from chagrin, is symbolized by this statement. The figure of a horn pushing in this direction and in that is resumed; hence Epiphanes is said to be broken. And that he was not overthrown in battle by any rival for the crown is shown by the statement that it was without hands that he was so broken. The Romans resisted his attempt to take possession of Egypt, so he was baulked in his pursuit after one object. He desired to unite his whole multifarious empire, so that it should be homogeneous; that was baulked by the victorious revolt of the Jews under Judas Maccabaeus. If he could have made his empire homogeneous, he might have expected to be able to defy the Romans. The defeat of his army by Judas might easily be remedied if he had money to pay his troops, so he attempted the plunder of the temple in Elymais, said to be that of Artemis. The inhabitants resisted so vehemently, that he had to retire baffled. This it was that caused his death. Polybius hints at madness inflicted by a Divine hand. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/8-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Through וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his craft שִׂכְל֗וֹ (śiḵ·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7922.htm">Strong's 7922: </a> Intelligence, success and by his hand, בְּיָד֔וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand he will cause deceit מִרְמָה֙ (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4820.htm">Strong's 4820: </a> Deceit, treachery to prosper, וְהִצְלִ֤יחַ (wə·hiṣ·lî·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6743.htm">Strong's 6743: </a> To push forward and in his own mind וּבִלְבָב֣וֹ (ū·ḇil·ḇā·ḇōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart he will make himself great. יַגְדִּ֔יל (yaḡ·dîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great In a time of peace וּבְשַׁלְוָ֖ה (ū·ḇə·šal·wāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7962.htm">Strong's 7962: </a> Quietness, ease he will destroy יַשְׁחִ֣ית (yaš·ḥîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> Perhaps to go to ruin many, רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great and he will even stand יַעֲמֹ֔ד (ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations against וְעַ֤ל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the Prince שַׂר־ (śar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of princes. שָׂרִים֙ (śā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince Yet he will be broken off, יִשָּׁבֵֽר׃ (yiš·šā·ḇêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> To break, break in pieces but not וּבְאֶ֥פֶס (ū·ḇə·’e·p̄es) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_657.htm">Strong's 657: </a> Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot by human hands. יָ֖ד (yāḏ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 8:25 Through his policy he shall cause craft (Dan. 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