Daniel 8:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Not by his own power. — Not might, but cunning, will cause his success. (Comp. 1MMalachi 1:10, &c.) Thus his destructive powers become astonishing.

The mighty. — No special individuals are pointed out, but rulers in general.

Daniel 8:24

24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holyg people.