Discovery BoxDaniel 8:25 
Context8:25 By his treachery 1 he will succeed through deceit. 2 He will have an arrogant attitude, 3 and he will destroy many who are unaware of his schemes. 4 He will rise up against the Prince of princes, yet he will be broken apart – but not by human agency. 5
Daniel 9:27
Context9:27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one week. 6
But in the middle of that week
he will bring sacrifices and offerings to a halt.
On the wing 7 of abominations will come 8 one who destroys,
until the decreed end is poured out on the one who destroys.”
1 tn The Hebrew term has a primary meaning of “skill, insight,” but here it has the connotation “cunning, treachery.” See BDB 968 s.v. שֵׂכֶל, שֶׂכֶל.
2 tn Heb “he will cause deceit to succeed by his hand.”
3 tn Heb “in his heart he will act arrogantly.”
4 tn Heb “in peace.” The Hebrew word used here is difficult. It may refer to the security felt by those who did not realize the danger of imminent attack, or it may refer to the condition of being unaware of the impending danger. The latter idea is reflected in the present translation. See further, BDB 1017 s.v. שַׁלְוָה.
5 tn Heb “with nothingness of hand.”
6 tn Heb “one seven” (also later in this line).
7 tn The referent of the Hebrew word כְּנַף (kÿnaf, “wing”) is unclear here. The LXX and Theodotion have “the temple.” Some English versions (e.g., NAB, NIV) take this to mean “a wing of the temple,” but this is not clear.
8 tn The Hebrew text does not have this verb, but it has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
