Da 8:15-27

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Gabriel explains the vision (Dan 8:15-27)

An interpreting angel named Gabriel then set out to explain to the frightened Daniel the meaning of the vision of the ram and the goat (Dan 8:15-18).

It was chiefly concerned with the climax of the Jews’ troubles, when God would intervene in mighty judgment against Antiochus (Dan 8:19).

But first the Medo-Persian and Greek Empires had to be established (Dan 8:20-22).

Cruel, cunning, arrogant and powerful, Antiochus would slaughter the Jews, defile the temple and blaspheme God. But God, in his time, would destroy him (Dan 8:23-25).

Gabriel revealed to Daniel that the terrifying events would not take place for some time. This, however, was small comfort, and for several days Daniel lay sick and depressed at the thought of what lay ahead for his people (Dan 8:26-27).