Besides the fact that Gabriel informs us to the events in Daniel 8 regard the end time, so too are these events related with greater detail in Daniel 11. When Daniel then inquires to their meaning (Daniel 12:8), Daniel is then told that these events are closed and sealed till the time of the end (Daniel 12:9), at which time knowledge of these events will increase (Daniel 12:4). We are now in the end times, the book is unsealed, and our knowledge of these events is increasing.5. A MALE GOAT (shaggy v21)coming from the west (Greece).
The GOAT had a CONSPICUOUS HORN between his eyes: This is Alexander the Great, who “did not touch the ground”, a word picture of how easily and quickly he conquered every nation he invaded. He did as he pleased (was powerful) and magnified himself ( and he was boastful) His army swept over Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt and Mesopotamia from 334-331 AD….extremely fast for the times.
Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
8 And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?
9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.