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.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Daniel 8:24 in context
Daniel 8:21–27
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The rough male goat is the king of Greece. The great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
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As for that which was broken, in the place where four stood up, four kingdoms will stand up out of the nation, but not with his power.
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“In the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors have come to the full, a king of fierce face, and understanding riddles, will stand up.
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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.
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Through his policy he will cause deceit to prosper in his hand. He will magnify himself in his heart, and he will destroy many in their security. He will also stand up against the prince of princes, but he will be broken without human hands.
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“The vision of the evenings and mornings which has been told is true; but seal up the vision, for it belongs to many days to come.”
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I, Daniel, fainted, and was sick for some days. Then I rose up and did the king’s business. I wondered at the vision, but no one understood it.
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