waxed very great. Referring to the great extent of Alexander's conquests, as "ran" (Daniel 8:6) refers to the rapidity of them.
very. exceedingly.
great: or, proud. Compare Daniel 8:4.
broken. broken in pieces.
for it. instead of it.
came up. Septuagint adds "afterward".
four notable ones. four conspicuous [ones].
the four winds. See note on Daniel 7:2.
winds. Hebrew. rua. h. App-9.