Daniel 7:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Until the Ancient of days came. The title applied to the Father in Daniel 7:13 is here applied to the Son, who is called "the everlasting Father" (Isaiah 9:6). The Father is never said to 'come:' it is the Son who comes.

And judgment was given to the saints of the Most High. Judgment includes rule; "the kingdom" in the end of this verse (1 Corinthians 6:2; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:10, "We shall reign on the earth;" Revelation 20:4). Christ first receives "judgment" and the "kingdom" (Daniel 7:13-14), then the saints shall have given to them the exercising of judgment and the possession of the kingdom with him.

Daniel 7:22

22 Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.