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Daniel 8:13
ESV Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to the one who spoke, "For how long is the vision concerning the regular burnt offering, the transgression that makes desolate, and the giving over of the sanctuary and host to be trampled underfoot?"
NIV Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, "How long will it take for the vision to be fulfilled—the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, the surrender of the sanctuary and the trampling underfoot of the Lord’s people?"
NASB Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to that particular one who was speaking, 'How long will the vision about the regular sacrifice apply, while the offense causes horror, so as to allow both the sanctuary and the army to be trampled?'
CSB Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to the speaker, "How long will the events of this vision last —the regular sacrifice, the rebellion that makes desolate, and the giving over of the sanctuary and of the army to be trampled?"
NLT Then I heard two holy ones talking to each other. One of them asked, 'How long will the events of this vision last? How long will the rebellion that causes desecration stop the daily sacrifices? How long will the Temple and heaven’s army be trampled on?'
KJV Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?
NKJV Then I heard a holy one speaking; and another holy one said to that certain one who was speaking, “How long will the vision be, concerning the daily sacrifices and the transgression of desolation, the giving of both the sanctuary and the host to be trampled underfoot?”

What does Daniel 8:13 mean?

Daniel's vision (Daniel 8:1–2) has shown two animals symbolic of two great empires (Daniel 8:3–8). These predict the rise and fall of the Medo-Persian and Greek empires (Daniel 8:20–25). They also note the emergence of a particularly loathsome ruler: Antiochus IV Epiphanes. This passage depicts this ruler attacking God's "host," harming the sanctuary, stopping sacrifice, and denying truth (Daniel 8:12). This corresponds with Epiphanes's infamous and spiteful cruelty to the people of Israel in the 2nd century BC.

The conversation here helps introduce the next part of this passage. Still in his vision, Daniel overhears two angels conversing. Ther topic is how long this terrible situation will continue (Daniel 8:14). When they answer, it is Daniel who is enlightened. He will later seek to understand the entire vision, and the angel Gabriel will provide an explanation.

We dare not think heaven is impervious to what happens on earth. Luke 15:7 declares that there is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents. Ephesians 3:10 explains that through the Church God's manifold wisdom is revealed to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. And 1 Peter 1:10–12 says angels long to look into the salvation procured by Christ's suffering on the cross. Contrary to the thinking that perceives God as detached from events on earth, He is fully aware of them and cares deeply about His people in their sufferings. First Peter 5:7 assures believers that God cares for them.
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