A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
Daniel proceeds with what he commenced in the former verse. He says a splendor or stream of fire; for נהר, neher, may be used in both senses, since נהר, neher, signifies both “to flow” and “to shine.” Yet, since he previously spoke of splendor, the word “stream” will suit the passage very well; for a fiery stream issued from the presence of God, which both...
Three truths comfort the persecuted people of God here: judgment is coming and God is the Judge; the thrones of earthly kingdoms are cast down while Christ's throne stands firm; and though wicked men have their day now, the Lord's day is certain, and He shall reign forever over all.
AI summary
Commenting on Daniel 7:9-14
A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him,.... Or, "a river of fire" (s); which denotes the copious judgments of God, the abundance of them; the full flow of his wrath, and the fierceness of it; and also its rapidity, which cannot be resisted and stopped: thousand thousands ministered unto him; attended upon him, waiting his orders, and ready to execute them; an...