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saw = looked.
a ram. In Dan_8:20 this is interpreted of Persia. A ram is always the symbol of Persia. Found to-day on ancient Persian coins. The king wore a ram's head of gold, and rams' heads are to be seen on the sculptured pillars of Persepolis.
two horns. In Dan_8:20 these are interpreted of the kings of Media and Persia.
higher, &c. Cyrus (the latter) became greater than his father Astyages. Both were in existence when Daniel saw the vision. Compare Dan_8:20.