Daniel 7:21
New International Version
As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and defeating them,

New Living Translation
As I watched, this horn was waging war against God’s holy people and was defeating them,

English Standard Version
As I looked, this horn made war with the saints and prevailed over them,

Berean Standard Bible
As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them,

King James Bible
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

New King James Version
“I was watching; and the same horn was making war against the saints, and prevailing against them,

New American Standard Bible
I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and prevailing against them,

NASB 1995
“I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them

NASB 1977
“I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them

Legacy Standard Bible
I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overcoming them

Amplified Bible
As I kept looking, that horn was making war with the saints (believers) and overpowering them

Christian Standard Bible
As I was watching, this horn waged war against the holy ones and was prevailing over them

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As I was watching, this horn waged war against the holy ones and was prevailing over them

American Standard Version
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

Contemporary English Version
While I was looking, this horn attacked God's chosen ones and was winning the battle.

English Revised Version
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I saw that horn making war against the holy people and defeating them.

Good News Translation
While I was looking, that horn made war on God's people and conquered them.

International Standard Version
"As I continued to watch, that same horn waged war against the saints, and was prevailing against them

Majority Standard Bible
As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them,

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

New Heart English Bible
I saw, and the same horn made war with the holy ones, and prevailed against them,

Webster's Bible Translation
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

World English Bible
I saw, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I was seeing, and this horn is making war with the saints, and has prevailed over them,

Young's Literal Translation
'I was seeing, and this horn is making war with the saints, and hath prevailed over them,

Smith's Literal Translation
I was seeing, and this horn made an encounter with the holy ones, and prevailed against them;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I beheld, and lo, that horn made war against the saints, and prevailed over them,

Catholic Public Domain Version
I watched, and behold, that horn made war against the holy ones and prevailed over them,

New American Bible
For, as I watched, that horn made war against the holy ones and was victorious

New Revised Standard Version
As I looked, this horn made war with the holy ones and was prevailing over them,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints and prevailed against them,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Antiochus I was seeing this horn made war with the Holy Ones, and it overcame their power
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I beheld, and that horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Daniel's Visions Interpreted
20I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. 21As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, 22until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.…

Cross References
Revelation 13:7
Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

Revelation 11:7
When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.

Revelation 12:17
And the dragon was enraged at the woman and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea.

Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Revelation 19:19
Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.

Revelation 20:9
And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them.

Matthew 24:9
Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.

John 15:18-20
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Mark 13:13
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Luke 21:12
But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.

John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.


Treasury of Scripture

I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

the ten.

Daniel 7:20
And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

Revelation 12:3
And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.

Revelation 13:1
And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.

another.

Daniel 7:8,20
I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things…

Daniel 8:9-12
And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land

Daniel 11:36
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

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As I watched
This phrase indicates the continuous and attentive observation of Daniel. The Hebrew root for "watched" is "חָזָה" (chazah), which means to see or behold with understanding. Daniel is not merely a passive observer; he is engaged in a visionary experience that requires discernment. This highlights the importance of spiritual vigilance and the need for believers to be watchful in prayer and understanding of the times.

this horn
The "horn" in biblical prophecy often symbolizes power or a king. In the context of Daniel 7, it refers to a specific ruler or kingdom that arises from the fourth beast, which is commonly interpreted as the Roman Empire. The horn's emergence signifies a period of intense opposition to God's people. Historically, this has been linked to figures like Antiochus Epiphanes or, in a broader eschatological sense, the Antichrist. The horn's arrogance and blasphemy are a direct challenge to divine authority.

was waging war
The phrase "waging war" comes from the Hebrew "עָשָׂה מִלְחָמָה" (asah milchamah), which conveys the idea of engaging in battle or conflict. This is not a mere skirmish but a sustained campaign against the saints. It reflects the spiritual warfare that believers face, as described in Ephesians 6:12, where the struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil. This ongoing battle requires the armor of God and steadfast faith.

against the saints
The "saints" are the holy ones, God's chosen people. In the Old Testament context, this refers to Israel, but in the New Testament understanding, it extends to all believers in Christ. The Hebrew word "קָדוֹשׁ" (qadosh) means holy or set apart. The saints are those who are consecrated to God, and their persecution is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. This highlights the reality of suffering for righteousness and the call to endure in faith.

and prevailing against them
The word "prevailing" suggests a temporary victory or dominance. The Hebrew root "יָכֹל" (yakol) means to be able, to overcome, or to have power over. This indicates that the horn has a measure of success in its campaign against the saints. However, this prevailing is not final. It serves as a reminder of the trials believers may face, yet it also points to the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom, as seen later in Daniel 7:22, where judgment is given in favor of the saints. This temporary prevailing is a test of faith, encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereign plan and ultimate victory.

(21) Made war.--This corresponds to "the mouth speaking great things" (Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:20). These events occur while the saints are expecting their deliverance.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As I
הֲוֵ֔ית (hă·wêṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1934: To become, come to pass, be

watched,
חָזֵ֣ה (ḥā·zêh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2370: To gaze upon, mentally to dream, be usual

this
דִכֵּ֔ן (ḏik·kên)
Pronoun - common singular
Strong's 1797: This, that

horn
וְקַרְנָ֣א (wə·qar·nā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 7162: A horn

was waging
עָבְדָ֥ה (‘ā·ḇə·ḏāh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 5648: To do, make, prepare, keep

war
קְרָ֖ב (qə·rāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7129: Hostile encounter

against
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5974: With, equally with

the saints
קַדִּישִׁ֑ין (qad·dî·šîn)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6922: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

and prevailing
וְיָכְלָ֖ה (wə·yā·ḵə·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3202: To be able

against them,
לְהֽוֹן׃ (lə·hō·wn)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew


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