Daniel 7:10

"“I watched until thrones were placed, and one who was Ancient of Days sat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, and its wheels burning fire."

Key Reflection

This passage depicts a scene of divine judgment where the Ancient of Days, likely referring to God the Father, sits on a throne surrounded by immense power and light. The imagery suggests a moment of ultimate authority and justice, setting the stage for the culmination of earthly kingdoms and the coming of the eternal kingdom of God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him -Streams of fire seemed to burst forth from his throne. Representations of this kind abound in the Scriptures to illustrate the majesty and glory of God. CompareRevelation 4:5, “And out of the throne proceeded lightnings, and thunderings, and voices.”Exodus 19:16;Habakkuk 3:4;Psalms 18:8. Thousand thousands ministered unto him - “A thousand of thousands;” that is, thousands multiplied a thousand times. The mind is struck with the fact that there are thousands present - and then the number seems as great as if those thousands were multiplied a thousand times. The idea is that there was an immense - a countless host.

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