I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
Daniel shows us God Himself taking the throne as Judge, not Christ at His return, an error many fall into. God must visibly display His judgment, or we forget He governs; hence the scene, though He has always been Judge from creation. The thrones may mean the old kingdoms cast down, or seats prepared for His assessors; I lean toward the latter, but either way, the point is clear: judgment is coming.
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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.
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Commenting on Daniel 7:9-14
Multiple thrones are set up, one for the Ancient of Days as chief Judge, another for the Son of Man brought before Him. All the dominion and power of the four beasts and the ten kings is demolished to make way for the Messiah's glorious kingdom. This is not the final judgment, but the beginning of His rule.
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