Daniel 8:25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart… This text calls attention to the four ancient empires, and the circumstances connected with the people of God in the various operations and doings of these empires. I. THE PRINCE Jesus Christ, as the representative of His people, hath "power with God and with man, and hath prevailed." He is an interposing Prince on behalf of a chosen people. II. THE PRINCES. "The Prince of princes." Jesus Christ has entire authority over the princes and kings of the earth. And His people, His companions are princes. They get their royal name after Him; the whole family in Heaven and earth are named after Him. III. THE ADVERSARY. "He shall be broken without hand"; by the judgment of God independent of man (James Wells.). Parallel Verses KJV: And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. |
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