Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The four horns that replaced the one that was broken off represent four kingdoms that will emerge from his nation but will not have the same power. New Living Translation The four prominent horns that replaced the one large horn show that the Greek Empire will break into four kingdoms, but none as great as the first. English Standard Version As for the horn that was broken, in place of which four others arose, four kingdoms shall arise from his nation, but not with his power. Berean Standard Bible The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation but will not have the same power. Berean Literal Bible And the broken one, and that arose the four in its place, is four kingdoms from that nation that will rise up, and not with its power. King James Bible Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. New King James Version As for the broken horn and the four that stood up in its place, four kingdoms shall arise out of that nation, but not with its power. New American Standard Bible The broken horn and the four horns that came up in its place represent four kingdoms which will arise from his nation, although not with his power. NASB 1995 “The broken horn and the four horns that arose in its place represent four kingdoms which will arise from his nation, although not with his power. NASB 1977 “And the broken horn and the four horns that arose in its place represent four kingdoms which will arise from his nation, although not with his power. Legacy Standard Bible And the broken horn and the four horns that stood in its place are four kingdoms which will take their stand from his nation, although not with his power. Amplified Bible Regarding the shattered horn and the four others that arose in its place, four kingdoms will rise from his (Alexander’s) nation, although not with his power and heritage. Berean Annotated Bible The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation but will not have the same power. Christian Standard Bible The four horns that took the place of the broken horn represent four kingdoms. They will rise from that nation, but without its power. Holman Christian Standard Bible The four horns that took the place of the shattered horn represent four kingdoms. They will rise from that nation, but without its power. American Standard Version And as for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not with his power. Contemporary English Version After this horn is broken, four other kingdoms will appear, but they won't be as strong. English Revised Version And as for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not with his power. GOD'S WORD® Translation The horn broke off, and four horns replaced it. Four kingdoms will come out of that nation, but they won't be as strong as the first king was. Good News Translation The four horns that came up when the first horn was broken represent the four kingdoms into which that nation will be divided and which will not be as strong as the first kingdom. International Standard Version The shattered horn and the four that took its place are four kingdoms that will come from his nation, but they will not have his strength. NET Bible The horn that was broken and in whose place there arose four others stands for four kingdoms that will arise from his nation, though they will not have his strength. New Heart English Bible As for that which was broken, in the place where four stood up, four kingdoms shall arise out of his nation, but not with his power. Webster's Bible Translation Now that being broken, whereas four stood up in its place, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation but will not have the same power. World English Bible As for that which was broken, in the place where four stood up, four kingdoms will stand up out of the nation, but not with his power. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand that being broken, four stand up in its place, four kingdoms stand up from the nation, and not in its power. Berean Literal Bible And the broken one, and that arose the four in its place, is four kingdoms from that nation that will rise up, and not with its power. Young's Literal Translation and that being broken, stand up do four in its place, four kingdoms from the nation do stand up, and not in its power. Smith's Literal Translation And that being broken, and four will stand up underneath it, four kingdoms from the nation shall stand up, and not in his power. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut whereas when that was broken, there arose up four for it: four kings shall rise up of his nation, but not with his strength. Catholic Public Domain Version And since, having been shattered, there grew four in its place, four kings will rise up from his people, but not in his strength. New American Bible The four that rose in its place when it was shattered are four kingdoms that will issue from his nation, but without his strength. New Revised Standard Version As for the horn that was broken, in place of which four others arose, four kingdoms shall arise from his nation, but not with his power. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as for the horn that was broken, and there rose four others under it, four kings shall rise up out of the nation, but not by their own power. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And that which was broken, and four rose up from under it; they are four Kings from the people. They shall arise, and not by their power OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And as for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not with his power. Brenton Septuagint Translation And as for the one that was broken, in whose place there stood up four horns, four kings shall arise out of his nation, but not in their own strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gabriel Interprets Daniel's Vision…21The shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king. 22The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation, but will not have the same power. 23In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne.… Cross References The four horns that replaced the broken one Daniel 11:4 But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the authority with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others. Zechariah 1:18-21 Then I looked up and saw four horns. / So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these?” And he told me, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.” / Then the LORD showed me four craftsmen. … represent four kingdoms Daniel 7:17 ‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth. Daniel 7:23 This 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. that will rise from that nation Daniel 10:20-21 “Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come. / But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince. Daniel 11:3 Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. but will not have the same power. Daniel 2:41-43 And just as you saw that the feet and toes were made partly of fired clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom, yet some of the strength of iron will be in it—just as you saw the iron mixed with clay. / And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle. / As you saw the iron mixed with clay, so the peoples will mix with one another but will not hold together any more than iron mixes with clay. Daniel 7:4-6 The first beast was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. I watched until its wings were torn off and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man and given the mind of a man. / Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’ / Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. Daniel 7:6 Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. Revelation 17:12 The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. Revelation 13:1-2 Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. Revelation 17:10 There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. But when he does come, he must remain for only a little while. Revelation 17:8 The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. Revelation 12:3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. Revelation 13:7 Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. Revelation 17:11 The beast that was, and now is not, is an eighth king, who belongs to the other seven and is going into destruction. Treasury of Scripture Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. being broken. whereas. Daniel 8:3 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher came up last. Daniel 11:4 And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside those. Jump to Previous Although Arise Broken Emerge Four Horn Horns Kingdoms Nation Others Power Replaced Represent Stand Stood Whereas WhereofJump to Next Although Arise Broken Emerge Four Horn Horns Kingdoms Nation Others Power Replaced Represent Stand Stood Whereas WhereofDaniel 8 1. Daniel's vision of the ram and he goat.13. The two thousand three hundred days of the suspension of the daily sacrifice. 15. Gabriel comforts Daniel, and interprets the vision. The four horns that replaced the broken one This phrase refers to the vision Daniel had of a goat with a prominent horn that was broken, and in its place, four other horns grew. The broken horn represents the fall of a powerful leader, historically identified as Alexander the Great, whose empire was divided after his death. The four horns symbolize the four generals—Cassander, Lysimachus, Seleucus, and Ptolemy—who divided the empire among themselves. This division is consistent with historical accounts of the Hellenistic period following Alexander's death in 323 BC. represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation but will not have the same power Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and the author of the Book of Daniel, who receives visions and interpretations from God. 2. The Broken Horn Represents the fall of a powerful king or kingdom, specifically Alexander the Great in historical context. 3. The Four Horns Symbolize the four kingdoms that emerged after the division of Alexander the Great's empire. 4. The Nation Refers to the Greek Empire, which was divided after Alexander's death. 5. The Vision A prophetic revelation given to Daniel concerning future events and the rise and fall of empires. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsThe vision in Daniel 8:22 reminds us that God is in control of the rise and fall of empires. No kingdom stands without His allowance. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Power The broken horn and the subsequent four horns illustrate the transient nature of human power and the futility of relying on earthly kingdoms. Prophetic Fulfillment Understanding the historical fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy strengthens our faith in the accuracy and reliability of Scripture. Spiritual Vigilance Just as kingdoms rise and fall, believers are called to remain vigilant and steadfast in their faith, recognizing that our ultimate allegiance is to God's eternal kingdom. Hope in God's Ultimate Plan Despite the chaos and division in the world, believers can find hope in God's ultimate plan for redemption and restoration through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 8:22?2. How does Daniel 8:22 illustrate God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms and rulers? 3. What lessons can we learn from the "four kingdoms" mentioned in Daniel 8:22? 4. How does Daniel 8:22 connect with prophecies in Daniel 2 and 7? 5. In what ways can we apply the message of Daniel 8:22 today? 6. How does understanding Daniel 8:22 strengthen our faith in God's ultimate plan? 7. What does Daniel 8:22 symbolize in the context of historical empires? 8. How does Daniel 8:22 relate to the prophecy of the four kingdoms? 9. What is the significance of the four horns in Daniel 8:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 8? 11. What is the significance of the little horn in Daniel? 12. How do we reconcile the identity of the “four kingdoms” (Daniel 8:20-22) with historical empires, especially when some details appear inconsistent with recorded history? 13. Why does the vision of the goat's horn (Daniel 8:8-9) seem to anachronistically predict events tied to Alexander the Great's successors? 14. Who was Alexander the Great and his achievements? What Does Daniel 8:22 Mean The four horns- Horns in prophetic visions picture strength and rulership (cf. Daniel 7:24). - In this chapter the male goat is “the king of Greece” (Daniel 8:21). After its single great horn is shattered, “four prominent horns grew up toward the four winds of heaven” (Daniel 8:8). - We are to see four distinct centers of power, not merely symbolic ideas. God is revealing literal, geopolitical realities that will unfold in history. that replaced the broken one - The “broken one” is the first great horn, identified as Alexander the Great (Daniel 8:21; 11:3). - When Alexander died suddenly in 323 B.C., his unified empire fractured. The text stresses replacement: what follows is a direct consequence of his fall. - The vision highlights God’s sovereign hand: even the abrupt end of a brilliant ruler serves His larger purposes, as echoed in Psalm 75:6-7. represent four kingdoms - History records that Alexander’s generals eventually carved the empire into four realms: • Cassander controlled Macedonia and Greece. • Lysimachus governed Thrace and much of Asia Minor. • Seleucus took Syria and the vast eastern territories. • Ptolemy ruled Egypt and parts of Palestine. - Daniel 8:22 plainly equates the horns with “four kingdoms,” matching the pattern of horns = kings in Daniel 7:24. that will rise from that nation - All four successors spring from “that nation”—the Greek realm. They share language, culture, and political DNA. - Daniel 11:4 reinforces this: the empire is “broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven, but not to his descendants.” - Though divided, these kingdoms continue to advance Hellenistic influence, fulfilling the prophetic detail that they arise out of the same national stock. but will not have the same power - None of the four rivaled Alexander’s unified might or sweeping conquests (Daniel 11:4 “not with the power he exercised”). - Constant wars (the Syrian Wars between Seleucids and Ptolemies) drained resources and prevented a new pan-Hellenic super-state. - Their comparative weakness opened the door for later empires—most notably Rome—to dominate (cf. Daniel 2:40). summary Daniel 8:22 foretells the literal breakup of Alexander the Great’s empire into four smaller Hellenistic kingdoms, each rising from the original Greek nation yet none equaling his power. The prophecy demonstrates God’s precise control over world history, validating Scripture’s reliability and encouraging believers that every shift of earthly rule unfolds under His sovereign plan. (22) Not in his power--i.e., not like the first king.Verse 22. - Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. The LXX., if we take the reading of the Roman edition, agrees with the Masso-retie, save in the last clause, where it reads, "their power" instead of "his power." In this variation we find also Theodotion and the Peshitta agreeing. Jerome has "ejus." It is difficult to decide what is the true reading here. In the reading of the older versions the meaning is that these kings which should succeed Alexander should not be mighty. The reading of the Massoretic and Jerome implies a direct and natural comparison with Alexander the Great. As for the Greek versions, ου is easily mistaken for ω in uncial manuscripts. As for the Syriac, is apt to be added to of the third person, and produce the difference we find. While the Greek versions and Jerome render, "his nation" instead of "the nation," as in the Massoretic, the Peshitta follows the Massoretic , which is wrong here. The point of the contrast is that the kings that succeeded Alexander were not of his family. Certainly none of the successors of Alexander had an empire nearly so extensive as his. The only one that really even comes into comparison with the empire of Alexander is that of Seleucus Nicator. But not only had he neither European nor African dominions, he did not possess, save for a little while. Asia Minor, nor Palestine, nor India beyond the Indus at all. The Parthian Empire seen sprang up, and wrested from the Solenoid a large portion of their possessions east of the Euphrates. It can well be said, even of the empire of Seleucus, that it had not the power of that of Alexander the Great.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The four [horns]אַרְבַּ֖ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four that replaced תַּחְתֶּ֑יהָ (taḥ·te·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the broken [one] וְהַ֨נִּשְׁבֶּ֔רֶת (wə·han·niš·be·reṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces represent four אַרְבַּ֧ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four kingdoms מַלְכֻי֛וֹת (mal·ḵu·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom that will rise וַתַּֽעֲמֹ֥דְנָה (wat·ta·‘ă·mō·ḏə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations from that nation, מִגּ֥וֹי (mig·gō·w) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts but will not have וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the same power. בְכֹחֽוֹ׃ (ḇə·ḵō·ḥōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) Links Daniel 8:22 NIVDaniel 8:22 NLT Daniel 8:22 ESV Daniel 8:22 NASB Daniel 8:22 KJV Daniel 8:22 BibleApps.com Daniel 8:22 Biblia Paralela Daniel 8:22 Chinese Bible Daniel 8:22 French Bible Daniel 8:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 8:22 As for that which was broken (Dan. 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