Interpretation: The Little Horn and Final Deliverance
Daniel 7:15-28
15My spirit was distressed within me, I, Daniel, in my body, and the visions of my head alarmed me.16I drew near to one of those standing there and requested from him a true account of all this, and he spoke with me and made the interpretation of the words known to me.17These four great beasts are four kings that will arise from the earth.18But the holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever.19Then I desired to ascertain the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, exceedingly terrifying, whose teeth were of iron and whose claws were of bronze; it was devouring, crushing, and trampling the rest with its feet.20And concerning the ten horns on its head, another horn came up and three fell before it; that horn had eyes and a mouth speaking great things, and its appearance was larger than its companions.21I kept watching while that horn waged war against the holy ones and overcame them.22Until the Ancient of Days arrived and judgment was given to the holy ones of the Most High, the appointed time came and the holy ones took possession of the kingdom.23He said this: The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom upon the earth that will differ from all the kingdoms; it will devour the whole earth, trample it, and crush it.24The ten horns are ten kings that will arise from it, and another king will arise after them; he will be different from the earlier ones and will bring low three kings.25He will speak words against the Most High and will wear down the holy ones of the Most High; he will attempt to change times and law, and they will be delivered into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.26Then the court will sit, and his dominion will be removed so that it may be destroyed and brought to an end.27The kingdom, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all heaven will be given to the people of the holy ones of the Most High; his kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions will serve and obey him.28This is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts greatly alarmed me, my appearance changed upon me, and I kept the matter in my heart.