Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 6

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Sir Isaac Newton
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Born 25 December 1642 (OS), Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire
Died 20 March 1727 (OS), Kensington, London
Occupation Natural philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, author
Known For Principia

Opticks
Laws of motion and universal gravitation
Biblical chronology and prophetic studies

Major Works Principia (1687)

Opticks (1704)
Observations on Daniel (published posthumously)
Observations on the Apocalypse

Publication Notes Observations on Daniel was first published in 1733, six years after Newton's death, as part of his theological papers.
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Chapter 6: Of the Kingdom Signified by the Little Horn of the Fourth Beast

1

Daniel desired to know the truth concerning the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, and concerning the ten horns that arose from it, and especially the little horn which came up after them.

2

The angel told Daniel that the ten horns are ten kings who shall arise out of the fourth kingdom, and that another shall rise after them, diverse from the first, who shall subdue three kings.

3

This little horn would speak great words against the Most High, wear out the saints, and think to change times and laws. They would be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.

4

Newton observed that the fourth kingdom is the Roman empire, and that the ten horns signify ten kingdoms into which the empire was divided after its fall.

5

The little horn, arising after the ten, signifies a later power growing out of the ruins of the Roman dominion, gaining authority over three of the earlier kingdoms.

6

This power would be notable for its pretensions, its decrees, and its dominion over the saints, exercising authority in matters of religion and civil order.

7

The phrase "time, times, and half a time" Newton understood as a prophetic period, during which this power would prevail until divine judgment was rendered.

8

Daniel saw that the judgment would sit, and the dominion of the little horn would be taken away, consumed, and destroyed unto the end.

9

The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, would then be given to the people of the saints of the Most High.

10

Newton concluded that the vision reveals the rise of a particular dominion within the divided Roman empire, its long duration, its opposition to the saints, and its eventual removal by divine judgment.

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