OLD TESTAMENT

Daniel 8:24

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His power will be mighty, but not by his own power. He will destroy awesomely, and will prosper in what he does. He will destroy the mighty ones and the holy people.

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Verse 24. By. Hebrew “not to his (Alexander’s) strength.” verse 22. Epiphanes conquered Egypt and the Jews: but the former had an infant king, and the latter were unprovided. He shewed more cunning than prowess.

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