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Daniel 8:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

In the third year of King Belshazzar's reign, I had another vision, yeah, me, Daniel, and this was after that first one I'd already seen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Daniel's getting hit with vision number two, and he's making sure you know it's really him telling the story.

📚 Historical Context

Daniel was a Jewish prophet and exile in Babylon during the 6th century BC, serving in the royal court under various kings. This verse introduces a vision he received in the third year of King Belshazzar's reign, who was the son of Nabonidus and acted as co-regent, marking a time of political tension as the Babylonian Empire neared its end. It connects to earlier visions in Daniel's life, emphasizing God's revelations about future empires and events.

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