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Hebrew Bible · Daniel 7:9–10

Throne on burning wheels

ReferenceDaniel 7:9–10
Writtenc. 165 BCE
SetBabylonian era
His throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him.

Translation: KJV

Read it literally

A mobile throne with wheels, and a crew of a million.

What scholars say

Apocalyptic vision.

Looks like technology From the sky

Quick answers about Daniel 7:9–10

Where is Daniel 7:9–10 found?

Daniel 7:9–10 (Hebrew Bible). Translation quoted: King James Version (1611; standard 1769 text), with Apocrypha.

When was Daniel 7:9–10 written?

c. 165 BCE.

What do scholars say about Daniel 7:9–10?

Apocalyptic vision.

Sources

  1. King James Version (1611; standard 1769 text), with ApocryphaPrimary text

Scholarly dates are rounded. The wording follows the named public-domain translation.

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