Daniel 8:5
“And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And as I was considering,.... The ram, and the strange things done by him; wondering that a creature of so little…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And as I was considering - As I was looking on this vision. It was a vison which would naturally attract attention, and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Behold, a he-goat - This was Alexander the Great; and a goat was a very proper symbol of the Grecian or Macedonian…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 8:1-14
Here is, I. The date of this vision, Dan 8:1. It was in the third year of the reign of Belshazzar, which proved to be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Daniel 8:5-7
A he-goat, with a conspicuous horn between its eyes, appearing from the west, attacked the ram, and beat it down to the…
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