Revelation 17:10

“And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And there are seven kings,.... The Arabic version renders it, "who are seven kings"; and it should be rendered, as it is…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And there are seven kings - That is, seven in all, as they are enumerated in this verse and the next. An eighth is…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And there are seven kings - Και βασιλεις ἑπτα εισιν· They are also seven kings. Before, it was said, they are seven…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 17:7-13

Here we have the mystery of this vision explained. The apostle wonders at the sight of this woman: the angel undertakes…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And there are seven kings Rather, and they [the seven heads] are seven kings: they have a double significance standing…