24 As for the (A)ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. 25 He will (B)speak [a]out against the (C)Most High and (D)wear down the [b]saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make (E)alterations in times and in law; and [c]they will be given into his hand for a [d](F)time, [e]times, and half a [f]time. 26 But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be (G)taken away, [g]annihilated and destroyed [h]forever. 27 Then the [i](H)sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the [j]saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an (I)everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will (J)serve and obey Him.’

28 [k]At this point the revelation ended. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were (K)greatly alarming me and my [l]face grew pale, but I (L)kept the matter [m]to myself.”

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  1. Daniel 7:25 Lit words
  2. Daniel 7:25 Lit holy ones
  3. Daniel 7:25 I.e. the saints
  4. Daniel 7:25 I.e. year(s)
  5. Daniel 7:25 I.e. year(s)
  6. Daniel 7:25 I.e. year(s)
  7. Daniel 7:26 Lit to annihilate and to destroy
  8. Daniel 7:26 Lit to the end
  9. Daniel 7:27 Or kingdom
  10. Daniel 7:27 Lit holy ones
  11. Daniel 7:28 Lit To here the end of the word
  12. Daniel 7:28 Lit brightness was changing upon me
  13. Daniel 7:28 Lit in my heart

24 The ten horns(A) are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings. 25 He will speak against the Most High(B) and oppress his holy people(C) and try to change the set times(D) and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time.[a](E)

26 “‘But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed(F) forever. 27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of all the kingdoms(G) under heaven will be handed over to the holy people(H) of the Most High.(I) His kingdom will be an everlasting(J) kingdom, and all rulers will worship(K) and obey him.’

28 “This is the end of the matter. I, Daniel, was deeply troubled(L) by my thoughts,(M) and my face turned pale,(N) but I kept the matter to myself.”

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  1. Daniel 7:25 Or for a year, two years and half a year