Daniel 8:20 net — The ram that you saw with the two horns stands for the kings of Media and Persia.

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"The ram that you saw with the two horns stands for the kings of Media and Persia."

— Daniel 8:20, NET Bible

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Daniel 8 — Context

17

So he approached the place where I was standing. As he came, I felt terrified and fell flat on the ground. Then he said to me,“Understand, son of man, that the vision pertains to the time of the end.”

18

As he spoke with me, I fell into a trance with my face to the ground. But he touched me and stood me upright.

19

Then he said,“I am going to inform you about what will happen in the latter time of wrath, for the vision pertains to the appointed time of the end.

20

The ram that you saw with the two horns stands for the kings of Media and Persia.

21

The male goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn between its eyes is the first king.

22

The horn that was broken and in whose place there arose four others stands for four kingdoms that will arise from his nation, though they will not have his strength.

23

Toward the end of their rule, when rebellious acts are complete, a rash and deceitful king will arise.

Daniel 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 8:20 say?
Daniel 8:20 in the NET Bible reads: “The ram that you saw with the two horns stands for the kings of Media and Persia.”
Where is Daniel 8:20 in the Bible?
Daniel 8:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 8, verse 20.
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 8:20.
What translation should I read Daniel 8:20 in?
Daniel 8:20 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 8:20?
Daniel 8:20 reads (NET): “The ram that you saw with the two horns stands for the kings of Media and Persia.” 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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