Daniel 8:13

13 Then I heard a ¹holy one speaking, and another holy one said to that particular one who was speaking, "²How long * will the vision about the regular sacrifice apply, while the transgression causes horror, so as to allow both the holy place and the host to be ³trampled?"

Daniel 8:13 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 8:13

Then I heard one saint speaking
An angel, either a created angel, pure and holy in his nature, as Gabriel; or the uncreated Angel Jesus Christ, the Word of God; what he was speaking of is not said; perhaps Daniel did not hear what he said, though he heard him speaking, or perceived that he spake; yet did not understand what he said, or what was the subject of his discourse; very probably it was something relative to the vision now seen: and another saint said unto that certain saint that spake;
another angel said to him that spake, whose name is unknown, only called such an one, or Palmoni, which some render "the wonderful numberer"; or, "the numberer of secrets", or "that has all secrets numbered" ^F7; and apply it to Christ, whose name is "Pele", wonderful; the eternal Word of God, that is in the bosom of the Father, and knows all secrets, and the number of times and seasons, how long they will last; what created angels know not, he does; and therefore they apply to him for instruction and knowledge in hidden things: how long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the
transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to
be trodden underfoot?
that is, how long will this vision last? or when will this prophecy be at an end, and have its full and final accomplishment? how long will the sacrifice be taken away, or made to cease? how long will that transgression, that abomination, making the temple desolate, the image of Jupiter Olympius set up by Antiochus, continue in it? how long shall it be given to him, or he be permitted to tread under foot, and use in the most contemptuous manner, the temple of the Lord, and his people?

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FOOTNOTES:

F7 (ynwmlpl) "illi qui occulta in numerato habet", Junius & Tremellius.

Daniel 8:13 In-Context

11 It even magnified itself to be equal with the Commander of the host; and it removed the regular sacrifice from Him, and the place of His sanctuary was thrown down.

12 And on account of transgression the host will be given over to the horn along with the regular sacrifice; and it will fling truth to the ground and perform its will and prosper.

13 Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to that particular one who was speaking, "How long will the vision about the regular sacrifice apply, while the transgression causes horror, so as to allow both the holy place and the host to be trampled?"

14 He said to me, "For 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the holy place will be properly restored."

15 When I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I sought to understand it; and behold, standing before me was one who looked like a man.

Cross References

• 1. Daniel 4:13, 23; 1 Peter 1:12
• 2. Psalms 74:10; Psalms 79:5; Isaiah 6:11; Daniel 12:6, 8; Revelation 6:10
• 3. Isaiah 63:18; Jeremiah 12:10; Luke 21:24; Hebrews 10:29; Revelation 11:2

Footnotes

• [a]. Or possibly "and the transgression that horrifies"
• [b]. Lit "as a trampling"