Daniel 8:16

I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, and called out and said, "Gabriel, make this man understand the vision."

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In The King James Version

And I heard a man’s voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.

In Context

15It came about when I, Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it. And behold, there stood before me someone who appeared to be a man.

17So he came near where I stood, and when he came I was frightened, and fell prostrate. But he said to me, "Understand, son of man, that the vision belongs to the time of the end."

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Cross References

Daniel 8:2And I saw in the vision, and when I looked, I was in the citadel of Susa, which is in the province of Elam. And I saw in the vision, and I was by the river Ulai.

Daniel 10:11He said to me, "Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for I have now been sent to you." And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

Daniel 10:21But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the Book of Truth. And there is no one who contends with me against them except Michael, your prince."

Zechariah 1:9Then I asked, 'My lord, what are these?'"The angel who talked with me said to me, "I will show you what these are."

Luke 1:19The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.

Acts 9:7The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one.

Matthew Henry on Daniel 8:16-27

The Vision of the Ram and Goat. ( b. c. 553.) 15 And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man. 16 And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision. 17 So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.… Read the whole commentary →

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