Daniel 8:14
He said to me, "It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be properly restored."
He said to me
This phrase indicates a direct communication from a heavenly being to Daniel. In the context of Daniel 8, the speaker is the angel Gabriel, who is tasked with explaining the vision to Daniel. This highlights the importance of divine revelation and the role of angels as messengers in biblical narratives.

It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings
The phrase "2,300 evenings and mornings" is often interpreted as a prophetic time period. In the context of the vision, it refers to a period of desecration of the sanctuary. Some scholars interpret this as 2,300 days, while others see it as 1,150 days, considering each "evening and morning" as a single day. This period is often linked to the time of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a Seleucid king who desecrated the Jewish temple, aligning with historical events around 167-164 BC.

then the sanctuary will be properly restored
This restoration of the sanctuary signifies the end of its desecration and the reestablishment of proper worship practices. Historically, this aligns with the Maccabean Revolt and the rededication of the temple, celebrated as Hanukkah. Theologically, it points to God's sovereignty and faithfulness in restoring His people and their worship. This restoration can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate restorer of the true sanctuary, as referenced in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Hebrews, which speaks of Jesus as the high priest of a greater and more perfect tabernacle.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Daniel
A prophet and the author of the Book of Daniel, who receives visions and interpretations from God.

2. The Sanctuary
Refers to the holy place of worship for the Israelites, likely the temple in Jerusalem, which is central to Jewish worship and sacrificial practices.

3. 2,300 Evenings and Mornings
A prophetic period mentioned in Daniel's vision, often interpreted as a time of desecration and subsequent restoration of the sanctuary.

4. Gabriel
The angel who later in the chapter provides Daniel with the interpretation of the vision, though not directly mentioned in verse 14.

5. Antiochus IV Epiphanes
A historical figure often associated with the desecration of the temple, fulfilling the prophecy of the 2,300 days.
Teaching Points
Understanding Prophetic Timelines
The 2,300 evenings and mornings challenge us to study and understand God's prophetic timeline, encouraging us to trust in His sovereign plan.

The Importance of the Sanctuary
The restoration of the sanctuary highlights the importance of worship and maintaining the purity of our spiritual lives.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
Just as the sanctuary was promised restoration, God is faithful to restore and renew our lives when we turn to Him.

Vigilance Against Desecration
The desecration of the sanctuary serves as a warning to guard against spiritual compromise and to uphold the sanctity of our faith.

Hope in Fulfillment
The prophecy's fulfillment assures us that God's promises are true, providing hope and encouragement for future restoration and redemption.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the historical context of Antiochus IV Epiphanes help us interpret the prophecy of the 2,300 days?

2. In what ways can the concept of the sanctuary being restored apply to our personal spiritual lives today?

3. How do the themes of desecration and restoration in Daniel 8:14 connect with the New Testament teachings on Christ's redemptive work?

4. What lessons can we learn from the prophecy of the 2,300 days about God's timing and our patience in waiting for His promises?

5. How can we apply the vigilance against spiritual desecration in our daily walk with God, as suggested by the events in Daniel 8?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Leviticus 16
Discusses the Day of Atonement, which is significant for understanding the concept of the sanctuary being cleansed or restored.

Hebrews 9
Explores the idea of Christ as the ultimate high priest, offering a once-for-all sacrifice, which connects to the theme of the sanctuary's restoration.

Revelation 11
Describes the measuring of the temple and the concept of a period of tribulation, which can be related to the 2,300 days of Daniel.

Matthew 24
Jesus speaks of the "abomination of desolation," which ties back to the desecration of the temple prophesied in Daniel.
The World-Powers and IsraelJoseph A. Seiss, D.D.Daniel 8:1-27
Vision of the Ram and the He-GoatT. Kirk.Daniel 8:1-27
Vision of the -Ram and the He-GoatWilliam M. Taylor, D.D.Daniel 8:1-27
Modes of Supersensual VisionH.T. Robjohns Daniel 8:2, 13, 15
Two World-EmpiresH.T. Robjohns Daniel 8:3-8, 20-22
The Scourge of IsraelH.T. Robjohns Daniel 8:9-12, 23-25
Prophecy's Sure FulfilmentsH.T. Robjohns Daniel 8:13, 14, 26
The Place of Angelic MinistrationJ.D. Davies Daniel 8:13-27
People
Belshazzar, Daniel, Elam, Gabriel, Javan
Places
Babylon, Elam, Greece, Media, Persia, Susa, Ulai
Topics
Clean, 300, Declared, Evening, Evenings, Holy, Hundred, Morning, Mornings, Properly, Reconsecrated, Restored, Rightful, Sanctuary, State, Thousand, Till, Victorious, Vindicated
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Daniel 8:1-14

     1469   visions

Daniel 8:9-14

     7259   promised land, later history

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Abram's Horror of Great Darkness.
"And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him." If we consider the sketch, given us in scripture, of the life of this patriarch, we shall find that few have had equal manifestations of the divine favor. But the light did not at all times shine on him. He had his dark hours while dwelling in this strange land. Here we find an horror of great darkness to have fallen upon him. The language used to describe his state, on this occasion,
Andrew Lee et al—Sermons on Various Important Subjects

Questions.
LESSON I. 1. In what state was the Earth when first created? 2. To what trial was man subjected? 3. What punishment did the Fall bring on man? 4. How alone could his guilt be atoned for? A. By his punishment being borne by one who was innocent. 5. What was the first promise that there should be such an atonement?--Gen. iii. 15. 6. What were the sacrifices to foreshow? 7. Why was Abel's offering the more acceptable? 8. From which son of Adam was the Seed of the woman to spring? 9. How did Seth's
Charlotte Mary Yonge—The Chosen People

Watching the Horizon
"Thy Kingdom Come." "Thou art coming! We are waiting With a hope that cannot fail; Asking not the day or hour, Resting on Thy word of power, Anchored safe within the veil. Time appointed may be long, But the vision must be sure: Certainty shall make us strong, Joyful patience must endure. "O the joy to see Thee reigning, Thee, my own beloved Lord! Every tongue Thy name confessing, Worship, honour, glory, blessing, Brought to Thee with glad accord! Thee, my Master and my Friend, Vindicated and enthroned!
by S. D. Gordon—Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation

The Angel of the Lord in the Pentateuch, and the Book of Joshua.
The New Testament distinguishes between the hidden God and the revealed God--the Son or Logos--who is connected with the former by oneness of nature, and who from everlasting, and even at the creation itself, filled up the immeasurable distance between the Creator and the creation;--who has been the Mediator in all God's relations to the world;--who at all times, and even before He became man in Christ, has been the light of [Pg 116] the world,--and to whom, specially, was committed the direction
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

The Apocalypse.
On the Lit. and life of John, see §§ 40 and 41 (this vol.); on the authorship of the Apoc. and the time of composition, § 37 (this vol.); § 41 (this vol.); and § 84 (this vol.) 1. Modern Critical, works of German and French scholars on the Apocalypse: Lücke (Voltständige Einleitung, etc., 2d ed., 1852; 1,074 pages of introductory matter, critical and historical; compare with it the review of Bleek in the "Studien and Kritiken" for 1854 and 1855); DeWette Com., 1848,
Philip Schaff—History of the Christian Church, Volume I

The Harbinger
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD , make straight in the desert a high-way for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. T he general style of the prophecies is poetical. The inimitable simplicity which characterizes every
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1

Daniel
Daniel is called a prophet in the New Testament (Matt. xxiv. 15). In the Hebrew Bible, however, the book called by his name appears not among the prophets, but among "the writings," between Esther and Ezra. The Greek version placed it between the major and the minor prophets, and this has determined its position in modern versions. The book is both like and unlike the prophetic books. It is like them in its passionate belief in the overruling Providence of God and in the sure consummation of His
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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