Daniel 8:24
Daniel 8:24 in Multiple Translations
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.
And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper and do his pleasure; and he shall destroy the mighty ones and the holy people.
And his power will be great, and he will be purposing strange things. And all will go well for him and he will do his pleasure; and he will send destruction on the strong ones.
It will become very powerful but not by its own power. It will be terribly destructive, and will succeed in everything it does. It will destroy great leaders and God's dedicated people.
And his power shalbe mightie, but not in his strength: and hee shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mightie, and the holy people.
and his power hath been mighty, and not by his own power; and wonderful things he destroyeth, and he hath prospered, and wrought, and destroyed mighty ones, and the people of the Holy Ones.
His power will be mighty, but not by his own power. He will destroy awesomely, and will prosper in what he does. He will destroy the mighty ones and the holy people.
And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
And his power shall be strengthened, but not by his own force: and he shall lay all things waste, and shall prosper, and do more than can be believed. And he shall destroy the mighty, and the people of the saints,
He will become very powerful, but it will not be because of what he himself does. He will terribly destroy things in many places, and he will succeed in doing everything that he wants to. He will get rid of many powerful men, and also some of God’s people.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 8:24
Study Notes — Daniel 8:24
- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 8:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 8:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 8:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 8:24
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 8:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
- Sermons on Daniel 8:24
Context — Gabriel Interprets Daniel’s Vision
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.
25Through 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. 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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 8:12 | And in the rebellion, the host and the daily sacrifice were given over to the horn, and it flung truth to the ground and prospered in whatever it did. |
| 2 | Daniel 11:31–36 | His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation. With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. Those with insight will instruct many, though for a time they will fall by sword or flame, or be captured or plundered. Now when they fall, they will be granted a little help, but many will join them insincerely. Some of the wise will fall, so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time. Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished. |
| 3 | Daniel 7:25 | He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. |
| 4 | Revelation 17:17 | For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. |
| 5 | Revelation 13:3–10 | One of the heads of the beast appeared to be mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast. They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?” 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. And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. He who has an ear, let him hear: “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints. |
| 6 | Daniel 12:7 | And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” |
| 7 | Revelation 19:2 | For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” |
| 8 | Daniel 8:10 | It grew as high as the host of heaven, and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the earth, and trampled them. |
| 9 | Revelation 17:6 | I could see that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and witnesses for Jesus. And I was utterly amazed at the sight of her. |
| 10 | Revelation 17:12–13 | 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. |
Daniel 8:24 Summary
This verse is talking about a king who will come and have great power, but it won't be his own power. He will be able to do terrible things and succeed in whatever he does, even destroying powerful leaders and holy people. This is a scary thought, but as believers, we can trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 23:4, where it says that even in the darkest valley, God is with us. We can also remember that God is our rock and our salvation, as seen in Psalm 62:6, and that He will ultimately bring justice to the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the power of the king will not be his own?
This means that the king's power will come from an external source, likely Satan or evil forces, as seen in other scriptures like 1 John 5:19, where it says the whole world is under the control of the evil one.
Who are the 'mighty men' and 'holy people' that the king will destroy?
The 'mighty men' likely refer to powerful leaders, while the 'holy people' refer to believers in God, as seen in Daniel 7:21-22, where the horn is attacking the saints.
How can the king succeed in whatever he does if God is in control?
This is a mystery of God's sovereignty, but it is clear that God can allow evil to prosper for a time, as seen in Job 1:6-12, where Satan is allowed to test Job, but ultimately God is still in control.
Is this king a historical figure or a future figure?
The Bible does not give a clear answer to this question, but based on the context of Daniel 8, it is possible that this king is a future figure, as seen in Daniel 8:26, where the vision is said to concern the distant future.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be aware of the influence of evil in my own life, and how can I resist it?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty when it seems like evil is prospering in the world?
- What are some ways that I can be a 'holy person' and stand against the forces of evil in my own community?
- How can I be prepared for the coming days of destruction and deceit, and how can I stay faithful to God in the face of adversity?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 8:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 8:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 8:24
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 8:24
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 8:24
Sermons on Daniel 8:24
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Overcoming the Dragon by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the interpretation of Revelation 12:4, which mentions stars being flung to the earth. He challenges the common belief that these stars repres |
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The End of Time by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the prophecies of the end times as outlined in the book of Daniel and other biblical passages. It discusses the events leading up to the establishment of Go |
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(The Full Gospel) 14. Warnings to the Church for the Last Days by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the warnings found in Daniel 11:31-35 regarding the spirit of the antichrist infiltrating the church, defiling it with impurity, opposition to holiness, and |
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The Daily Sacrifice by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of maintaining a daily sacrifice in our lives, drawing parallels between the antichrist's elimination of the daily sacrifice in Daniel 11:31 a |
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Ger-12 Martyrdom by Art Katz | In this sermon, Arthur Katz discusses the power of the cross and the victory of God. He emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the self-sacrificing nature of Jesus Christ, who |
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Skyland Conference 1979-11 Report on the Mideast by Aldy Fam Fanous | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a personal experience of being protected from shrapnel during a bombing. Despite the danger, the speaker and their family were miraculously unh |
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Christians in the Great Tribulation - Part 2 by Edgar Reich | This sermon delves into the presence of Christians in the Great Tribulation as depicted in the Bible, focusing on the persecution they will face under the Antichrist's rule. It emp |





