Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version until the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the holy people of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom. New Living Translation until the Ancient One—the Most High—came and judged in favor of his holy people. Then the time arrived for the holy people to take over the kingdom. English Standard Version until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom. Berean Standard Bible until 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. King James Bible Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. New King James Version until the Ancient of Days came, and a judgment was made in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for the saints to possess the kingdom. New American Standard Bible until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. NASB 1995 until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. NASB 1977 until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. Legacy Standard Bible until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was given in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the season arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. Amplified Bible until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Most High [God], and the time arrived when the saints (believers) took possession of the kingdom. Christian Standard Bible until the Ancient of Days arrived and a judgment was given in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, for the time had come, and the holy ones took possession of the kingdom. Holman Christian Standard Bible until the Ancient of Days arrived and a judgment was given in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, for the time had come, and the holy ones took possession of the kingdom.” American Standard Version until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. Contemporary English Version Then God Most High, the Eternal God, came and judged in favor of his chosen ones, because the time had arrived for them to be given the kingdom. English Revised Version until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. GOD'S WORD® Translation It did this until the Ancient One, who has lived for endless years, came and judged in favor of the holy people of the Most High. The time came when the holy people took possession of the kingdom. Good News Translation Then the one who had been living forever came and pronounced judgment in favor of the people of the Supreme God. The time had arrived for God's people to receive royal power. International Standard Version until the Ancient of Days arrived to pass judgment in favor of the saints of the Highest One and the time came for the saints to take possession of the kingdom. Majority Standard Bible until 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. NET Bible until the Ancient of Days arrived and judgment was rendered in favor of the holy ones of the Most High. Then the time came for the holy ones to take possession of the kingdom. New Heart English Bible until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given to the holy ones of the Most High, and the time came that the holy ones possessed the kingdom. Webster's Bible Translation Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. World English Bible until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionuntil the Ancient of Days has come, and judgment is given to the saints of the Most High, and the time has come, and the saints have strengthened the kingdom. Young's Literal Translation till that the Ancient of Days hath come, and judgment is given to the saints of the Most High, and the time hath come, and the saints have strengthened the kingdom. Smith's Literal Translation Even till that the Ancient of days came, and the judgment was given to the holy ones of the Most High; and the time extending and the holy ones possessed the kingdom. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTill the Ancient of days came and gave judgment to the saints of the most High, and the time came, and the saints obtained the kingdom. Catholic Public Domain Version until the Ancient of days came and gave judgment to the holy ones of the Supreme One, and the time arrived, and the holy ones obtained the kingdom. New American Bible until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was pronounced in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, and the time arrived for the holy ones to possess the kingship. New Revised Standard Version until the Ancient One came; then judgment was given for the holy ones of the Most High, and the time arrived when the holy ones gained possession of the kingdom. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleUntil the Ancient of days came and gave judgment to the saints of the Most High; and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Until the Ancient of Days came and he gave judgment to the Holy Ones of the Highest, and the time arrived and the Holy Ones inherited the kingdom” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High; and the time came, and the saints possessed the kingdom. Brenton Septuagint Translation until the Ancient of days came, and he gave judgment to the saints of the Most High; and the time came on, and the saints possessed the kingdom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Daniel's Visions Interpreted…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. 23This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it.… Cross References Revelation 20:4 Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Revelation 19:11-16 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Matthew 19:28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 25:31-34 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... 1 Corinthians 6:2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? 2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; Psalm 149:5-9 Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. / May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, / to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, ... Psalm 2:8-9 Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Isaiah 32:1 Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice. Jeremiah 23:5-6 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Zechariah 14:5 You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him. Treasury of Scripture Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. no references listed for this verse. Jump to Previous Ancient Appointed Arrived Decision Favor High Highest Judgment Kingdom Passed Places Possessed Possession Pronounced Received Saints Strengthened TimeJump to Next Ancient Appointed Arrived Decision Favor High Highest Judgment Kingdom Passed Places Possessed Possession Pronounced Received Saints Strengthened TimeDaniel 7 1. Daniel's vision of the four beasts,9. and of God's kingdom. 15. The interpretation thereof. until the Ancient of Days arrived The "Ancient of Days" is a title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. This imagery is unique to the book of Daniel, appearing in Daniel 7:9, 13, and 22. The term suggests God's timeless existence and His role as the ultimate judge. In the context of Daniel 7, this arrival signifies a divine intervention in human history, where God steps in to assert His authority over earthly kingdoms. This concept is echoed in Revelation 1:8, where God is described as the Alpha and Omega, underscoring His eternal presence. and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High and the time came for them to possess the kingdom Persons / Places / Events 1. Ancient of DaysA title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. In the context of Daniel 7, He is depicted as the ultimate judge who presides over the affairs of the world. 2. Saints of the Most High Refers to the faithful followers of God who are set apart for His purposes. In this vision, they are the ones who ultimately receive the kingdom. 3. Judgment The divine decision-making process where God determines the fate of nations and individuals. Here, it is in favor of the saints, indicating their vindication and reward. 4. The Kingdom Represents the eternal dominion that God grants to His people. It is a central theme in Daniel's visions, symbolizing the ultimate victory of God's rule. 5. Vision of Daniel This chapter is part of a larger apocalyptic vision given to Daniel, revealing the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of history and will ultimately bring about His purposes. Trust in His timing and judgment. Vindication of the Faithful Be encouraged that faithfulness to God will be rewarded. Despite present challenges, God will vindicate His people. Eternal Perspective Live with an eternal perspective, focusing on the kingdom that God will establish. This helps prioritize spiritual over temporal concerns. Role of the Saints Understand the role of believers as co-heirs with Christ. Engage actively in God's mission, knowing that we are part of His eternal plan. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew untilעַ֣ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5705: Even to, until the Ancient עַתִּיק֙ (‘at·tîq) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 6268: aged', a part of a name of God of Days יֽוֹמַיָּ֔א (yō·w·may·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 3118: A day arrived אֲתָ֗ה (’ă·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 858: To arrive and pronounced יְהִ֔ב (yə·hiḇ) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3052: To give, to put, imperatively, come judgment וְדִינָ֣א (wə·ḏî·nā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1780: Judgement, strife in favor of the saints לְקַדִּישֵׁ֖י (lə·qad·dî·šê) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 6922: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary of the Most High, עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין (‘el·yō·w·nîn) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5946: One -- 'high', a name of God and the time וְזִמְנָ֣א (wə·zim·nā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 2166: An appointed occasion came מְטָ֔ה (mə·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4291: To arrive, extend, happen for [them] קַדִּישִֽׁין׃ (qad·dî·šîn) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6922: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary to possess הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ (he·ḥĕ·si·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2631: To take possession of the kingdom. וּמַלְכוּתָ֖א (ū·mal·ḵū·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular determinate Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom Links Daniel 7:22 NIVDaniel 7:22 NLT Daniel 7:22 ESV Daniel 7:22 NASB Daniel 7:22 KJV Daniel 7:22 BibleApps.com Daniel 7:22 Biblia Paralela Daniel 7:22 Chinese Bible Daniel 7:22 French Bible Daniel 7:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 7:22 Until the ancient of days came (Dan. 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