Daniel 8:23 cpdv — And after their reign, when iniquities will be increased, there will arise a king of shameless face and understanding n…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And after their reign, when iniquities will be increased, there will arise a king of shameless face and understanding negotiations. "

— Daniel 8:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 8 — Context

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The ram, which you saw to have horns, is the king of the Medes and Persians.

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Furthermore, the he-goat among she-goats is the king of the Greeks, and the great horn, which was between his eyes, is the same one, the first king.

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And since, having been shattered, there grew four in its place, four kings will rise up from his people, but not in his strength.

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And after their reign, when iniquities will be increased, there will arise a king of shameless face and understanding negotiations.

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And his advantage will be strengthened, but not by his kind of force, and other than what he will be able to trust, everything will be eradicated, and he will prosper, and he will act. And he will execute the successful and the people of the saints,

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according to his will, and treachery will be guided by his hand. And his heart will be inflated, and by the abundance of everything he will kill many, and he will rise up against the Lord of lords, and he will be knocked down without a hand.

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And the vision of the evening and the morning, which was told, is true. Therefore, you must seal the vision, because, after many days, it will occur.”

Daniel 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 8:23 say?
Daniel 8:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And after their reign, when iniquities will be increased, there will arise a king of shameless face and understanding negotiations. ”
Where is Daniel 8:23 in the Bible?
Daniel 8:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 8, verse 23.
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 8:23.
What translation should I read Daniel 8:23 in?
Daniel 8:23 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 8:23?
Daniel 8:23 reads (CPDV): “And after their reign, when iniquities will be increased, there will arise a king of shameless face and understanding negotiations. ” 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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