| Geneva Study Bible But the saints of the {f} most High shall take the {g} kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. (f) That is, of the most high things, because God has chosen them out of this world, that they should look up to the heavens, upon which all their hope depends. (g) Because Abraham was appointed heir of all the world, Ro 4:13, and in him all the faithful, therefore the kingdom of him is theirs by right, which these four beasts or tyrants would invade, and usurp until the world were restored by Christ. And this was to strengthen and encourage those that were in troubles, that their afflictions would eventually have an end. Wesley's Notes 7:18 But the saints - Jesus Christ being their king, they shall reign with him, and possess the kingdom for ever. King James Translators' Notes most...: Chaldee, high ones, that is, things, or, places Scofield Reference Notes Margin saints vs. Dan 7:18,22,25,27. That church saints will also share in the rule seems clear from Acts 16:17 Rom 8:17 2Tim 2:10-12 1Pet 2:9 Rev 1:6 3:21 5:10 20:4-6. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 18. the Most High-the emphatic title of God in this prophecy, who delegates His power first to Israel; then to the Gentiles (Da 2:37, 38) when Israel fails to realize the idea of the theocracy; lastly, to Messiah, who shall rule truly for God, taking it from the Gentile world powers, whose history is one of continual degeneracy culminating in the last of the kings, Antichrist. Here, in the interpretation, "the saints," but in the vision (Da 7:13, 14), "the Son of man," takes the kingdom; for Christ and His people are one in suffering, and one in glory. Tregelles translates, "most high places" (Eph 1:3; 2:6). Though oppressed by the beast and little horn, they belong not to the earth from which the four beasts arise, but to the most high places. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 7:15-28 It is desirable to obtain the right and full sense of what we see and hear from God; and those that would know, must ask by faithful and fervent prayer. The angel told Daniel plainly. He especially desired to know respecting the little horn, which made war with the saints, and prevailed against them. Here is foretold the rage of papal Rome against true Christians. St. John, in his visions and prophecies, which point in the first place at Rome, has plain reference to these visions. Daniel had a joyful prospect of the prevalence of God's kingdom among men. This refers to the second coming of our blessed Lord, when the saints shall triumph in the complete fall of Satan's kingdom. The saints of the Most High shall possess the kingdom for ever. Far be it from us to infer from hence, that dominion is founded on grace. It promises that the gospel kingdom shall be set up; a kingdom of light, holiness, and love; a kingdom of grace, the privileges and comforts of which shall be the earnest and first-fruits of the kingdom of glory. But the full accomplishment will be in the everlasting happiness of the saints, the kingdom that cannot be moved. The gathering together the whole family of God will be a blessedness of Christ's coming. | 
