Daniel 8:20

New International Reader's Version

You saw a ram that had two horns. It stands for the kings of Media and Persia.

Cross References

Ezekiel 38:5

The men of Persia, Cush and Put will march out with them. All of them will have shields and helmets.

Daniel 2:39

“After you, another kingdom will take over. It won’t be as powerful as yours. Next, a third kingdom will rule over the whole earth. The bronze part of the statue stands for that kingdom.

Daniel 5:28

“The word Peres means that your authority over your kingdom will be taken away from you. It will be given to the Medes and Persians.”

Daniel 8:21

The goat stands for the king of Greece. The large horn between its eyes is the first king.

Daniel 8:3

I looked up and saw a ram that had two horns. It was standing beside the canal. Its horns were long. One of them was longer than the other. But that horn grew up later.