the latter time of their kingdom, &c. This is. further indication as to the interpretation of this vision.
the transgressors. The Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate read "transgressions". Hebrew. pasha ', as in Daniel 8:12. rebellions. Compare Daniel 9:24.
are come to the full: or, have filled up their measure. Therefore not full yet. This is. blow to all who are vainly trying to make the world better, and to "realize the kingdom of God on earth" now.
a king of fierce countenance. a king of mighty presence. One of the titles of the antichrist. See note on Daniel 7:8.
understanding dark sentences. skilled in dissimulation.