Daniel's vision occurs in the third year of King Belshazzar's reign.

The ram symbolizes the Medo-Persian Empire, with its two horns representing Media and Persia.

The he-goat represents Greece, with the notable horn symbolizing Alexander the Great.

The swift movement of the he-goat illustrates Alexander's rapid conquests.

The little horn signifies a powerful king who persecutes the Jewish people.

Gabriel interprets the vision, identifying the kingdoms involved.

The vision foretells the division of Alexander's empire after his death.

The king of fierce countenance will rise and cause destruction.

The eventual downfall of this king is prophesied to be divine rather than human.

Daniel's astonishment at the vision reflects the weight of its prophetic significance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Daniel Chapter 8

01:46 Daniel's Second Vision: The Ram and the He Goat

04:02 Gabriel's Appearance and Interpretation of the Vision

05:33 The King of Fierce Continuance and Conclusion