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Daniel 7:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Daniel 7:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 7 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.”
Daniel 7:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 7:9
The phrase "I beheld till the thrones were cast down" has generated debate—"cast down" can mean "overthrown" or "set in place/established." Context favors the latter: thrones are positioned for divine judgment. "The Ancient of days" literally means "Advanced in Days" or "One of Great Age," emphasizing God's eternality, wisdom, and authority. This rare title (appearing only in Daniel 7:9, 13, 22) depicts God as the eternal Judge who precedes all creation and history.The detailed imagery conveys divine attributes: "garment...white as snow" symbolizes absolute purity and holiness; "hair of his he...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 7:9
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“like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire.”
“exceedingly white”
“and behold”
“and his garments became as white as the light.”
“and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High”
“Bethlehem Ephrathah”
“the flesh of captains”
“when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire”
“and said”
“their appearance was like burning coals of fire”