Daniel 8:11 Meaning
Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.
Context Explained
9And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.
10And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them.
11Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.
12And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered.
13Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 24:15
This verse connects to the prophecy of the abomination of desolation.
Revelation 12:10
This verse discusses the accuser of the brethren, paralleling the theme of truth being cast down.
2 Thessalonians 2:3
This verse warns against the man of sin who opposes the truth.
Source: Daniel 8:11