Daniel 8:21 nasb — "The shaggy goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king.

NASB

""The shaggy goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king."

— Daniel 8:21, NASB

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Daniel 8 — Context

18

Now while he was talking with me, I sank into a deep sleep with my face to the ground; but he touched me and made me stand upright.

19

He said, "Behold, I am going to let you know what will occur at the final period of the indignation, for it pertains to the appointed time of the end.

20

"The ram which you saw with the two horns represents the kings of Media and Persia.

21

"The shaggy goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king.

22

"The broken horn and the four horns that arose in its place represent four kingdoms which will arise from his nation, although not with his power.

23

"In the latter period of their rule, When the transgressors have run their course, A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue.

24

"His power will be mighty, but not by his own power, And he will destroy to an extraordinary degree And prosper and perform his will; He will destroy mighty men and the holy people.

Daniel 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 8:21 say?
Daniel 8:21 in the NASB reads: “"The shaggy goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king.”
Where is Daniel 8:21 in the Bible?
Daniel 8:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 8, 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 8:21.
What translation should I read Daniel 8:21 in?
Daniel 8:21 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 8:21?
Daniel 8:21 reads (NASB): “"The shaggy goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king.” 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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