Daniel 8:13 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

desolation

Seven times in Daniel the "desolation" is spoken of:

(1) Of the sanctuary, (Daniel 8:13) fulfilled by Antiochus Epiphanes, B.C. 175-170.

(2) Of the sanctuary, (Daniel 9:17) the condition in Daniel's time, when the Jews were in exile and the sanctuary desolate.

(3) Generally, of the land, (Daniel 9:18) also referring to Daniel's time.

(4) Of the sanctuary, (Daniel 9:26) fulfilled A.D. 70, in the destruction of city and temple after the cutting off of Messiah. (Luke 21:20).

(5, 6, 7) Of the sanctuary, by the Beast, (Daniel 9:27); (Daniel 11:31); (Daniel 12:11).

Compare (Matthew 24:15); (Mark 13:14); (2 Thessalonians 2:3); (2 Thessalonians 2:8-12); (Revelation 13:14); (Revelation 13:15).

one saint

Or, holy one, idem. (Daniel 4:13); (Daniel 4:17).

Daniel 8:13

13 Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?