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How did Daniel 7-12 become accepted?

How did Daniel 7-12 become accepted?

According to what is known as the Maccabean Hypothesis, the Hebrew half of the book of Daniel, chapters 7-12, was written during the Maccabean Revolt around 165 BCE as a propaganda technique to encourage the Jewish population to remain fai…

Daniel 7:14 douleuō vs. latreuō?

Daniel 7:14 douleuō vs. latreuō?

I have found two different renderings of פְלַח (pelach) at Daniel 7:14 in the LXX. One is δουλεύω (douleuō) and the other is λατρεύω (latreuō)
Are Blueletterbible and Biblehub citing different source texts for the LXX?
Can anyone shed some…

The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part II :: By Randy Nettles

The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part II :: By Randy Nettles

Daniel and Jeremiah were two righteous prophets of God who were fatefully linked together regarding events that occurred before, during, and after the desolations of Jerusalem and the first temple. Jeremiah became a prophet in Jerusalem in 627 BC. Daniel was taken captive during the first invasion by Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians in 605 BC […]

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Daniel 11:36-45: Antichrist’s Last Adversary :: By Mark A. Becker

Daniel 11:36-45: Antichrist’s Last Adversary :: By Mark A. Becker

Daniel 11 is one intense and action-packed chapter. The first section – verses 1-35 – is dedicated to the prophecy of Alexander’s Grecian empire up until Antiochus Epiphanes, who, as we saw in Revelation 13 – The Antichrist, is a picture of the Antichrist. What can be difficult for many students of the Bible is […]

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Daniel: Revealer of Secrets, Part 1 :: By Paul J. Scharf

Daniel: Revealer of Secrets, Part 1 :: By Paul J. Scharf

I have a friend and counselor in ancient Babylon. I have turned to him countless times for wisdom, strength and direction. In fact, he has foreseen the future and has instructed me carefully regarding “days yet to come” (Dan. 10:14). I am always amazed at his dedication, courage, faithfulness and prayerfulness. What an example he […]

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