Dan 8:23 | NETfull | STEP | Toward the end of their rule, when rebellious acts are complete, a rash and deceitful king will arise.

Daniel 8:23

23 Toward the end of their rule, when rebellious acts ^{▼▼ The present translation reads הַפְּשָׁעִים (happ^esha’im, “rebellious acts”) for the MT הַפֹּשְׁעִים (happosh^e’im, “rebels”). While the MT is understandable (cf. NIV, “when rebels have become completely wicked”), the filling up of transgressions is a familiar OT expression (cf. Gen 15:16) and fits this context well. Cf. the LXX, Theodotion, the Vulgate, and the Syriac.} are complete, a rash ^{▼▼ Heb “strong of face.”} and deceitful ^{▼▼ Heb “understanding riddles.” Possible meanings include “double-dealing” (BDB 295 s.v. חִידָה; cf. TEV, CEV) and “with a good knowledge of intrigue” (HALOT 309 s.v. חִידָה; cf. NAB, NASB, NIV, NRSV, NLT).} king will arise. ^{▼▼ Heb “stand” or “stand up.”}