Daniel 7:21 net — While I was watching, that horn began to wage war against the holy ones and was defeating them,

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"While I was watching, that horn began to wage war against the holy ones and was defeating them,"

— Daniel 7:21, NET Bible

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Daniel 7 — Context

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The holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will take possession of the kingdom forever and ever.’

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“Then I wanted to know the meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others. It was very dreadful, with two rows of iron teeth and bronze claws, and it devoured, crushed, and trampled anything that was left with its feet.

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I also wanted to know the meaning of the ten horns on its head, and of that other horn which came up and before which three others fell. This was the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking arrogant things, whose appearance was more formidable than the others.

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While I was watching, that horn began to wage war against the holy ones and was defeating them,

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until the Ancient of Days arrived and judgment was rendered in favor of the holy ones of the Most High. Then the time came for the holy ones to take possession of the kingdom.

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“This is what he told me:‘The fourth beast means that there will be a fourth kingdom on earth that will differ from all the other kingdoms. It will devour all the earth and will trample and crush it.

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The ten horns mean that ten kings will arise from that kingdom. Another king will arise after them, but he will be different from the earlier ones. He will humiliate three kings.

Daniel 7:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 7:21 say?
Daniel 7:21 in the NET Bible reads: “While I was watching, that horn began to wage war against the holy ones and was defeating them,”
Where is Daniel 7:21 in the Bible?
Daniel 7:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 7, verse 21.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 7:21.
What translation should I read Daniel 7:21 in?
Daniel 7:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 7:21?
Daniel 7:21 reads (NET): “While I was watching, that horn began to wage war against the holy ones and was defeating them,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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