Daniel 8:23

And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

Cross-reference

Daniel 8:9-12 depicts the little horn's rise and rebellion — the very king introduced here as bold and cunning, providing his detailed actions.

Daniel 8:25 Parallel

Daniel 8:25 continues describing this king's deceit, self-exaltation, and final destruction — a direct continuation of the same portrait.

Daniel 8:19 Historical context

Daniel 8:19 reveals that this king appears at the 'appointed time of the end', linking the prophecy to a specific eschatological timeline.

Daniel 7:8 Parallel

Daniel 7:8 describes a little horn with eyes and a boastful mouth — the same arrogant figure, now seen in a different vision.

Daniel 7:20 Parallel

Daniel 7:20 elaborates on the little horn's appearance and war against saints — amplifying the description of the king's character and actions.

Daniel 7:25 Parallel

Daniel 7:25 details the little horn's blasphemy, persecution, and attempted calendar change — specific deeds of the same arrogant ruler.

Daniel 11:21 introduces a contemptible king who gains power by flattery — the same figure as the king of bold countenance, now with more details.

Daniel 7:11 Parallel

Daniel 7:11 shows the beast slain and destroyed — the ultimate fate of the king described here, though judgment is not mentioned in 8:23.

Daniel 10:14 says the vision concerns 'latter days', matching the 'latter time' in Daniel 8:23.

Deuteronomy 28:50 uses the exact phrase 'fierce countenance' (az panim) for a foreign oppressor — here applied to the end-time king, echoing that threat.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11, the lawless one mirrors this bold king — both use deceptive signs and riddles to lead people astray at the end.

Revelation 13:11-14 depicts a second beast speaking like a dragon and deceiving by signs — directly echoing this 'king of bold face' who understands riddles.

Matthew 23:32 has Jesus saying 'fill up the measure of your fathers' — the same concept of completing transgression as in Daniel 8:23.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:16, the phrase 'fill up the measure of their sins' parallels the 'transgressors have reached their limit' — both describe sin reaching a tipping point before judgment.

Genesis 15:16 uses 'iniquity not yet full' — the same idiom of completing sin as 'transgressors come to the full' in Daniel 8:23.