Daniel 8:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 8:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 8:27 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 8:27 — KJV
“And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.”
— Daniel 8:27 (KJV)
Daniel 8:27 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
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Cross-References for Daniel 8:27
“In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. long: Heb. great”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:27: daniel, king, vision
“And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah. a concubine: Heb. a woman a concubine, or, a wife a concubine”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:27: certain, days, king
“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:27: afterward, rose, king
“And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; none were of silver: it was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon. none...: or, there was no silver in them”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:27: days, king, none
“And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. at a...: Heb. in his simplicity joints...: Heb. joints and the breastplate wounded: Heb. made sick”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:27: sick, certain, king
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