Daniel 8:23

“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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Daniel 8:23

And in the latter time of their kingdome, when the transgressours are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and vnderstanding darke sentences, shall stand vp.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"In the latter period of their rule, When the transgressors have run {their course,} A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And in the later years of their kingdom, when their evil doings have become complete, there will come up a king full of pride and expert in dark sayings.
- Basic English Bible

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.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And at the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors shall have come to the full, a king of bold countenance, and understanding riddles, shall stand up.
- Darby Bible

And after their reign, when iniquities shall be grown up, there shall arise a king of a shameless face, and understanding dark sentences.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

In the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce face, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Daniel 8:23

Wesley's Notes for Daniel 8:23


8:23 In the latter time - When they were come to the height, and beginning to decline. When the transgressors - When the Jews were grown to an excess of wickedness, then God suffered Antiochus to persecute them. Dark sentences - Full of subtilty: such all histories declare Antiochus to be.


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