Ancient of Days
Daniel saw God enthroned in fire and light as the 'Ancient of Days' - the eternal Judge before whom every kingdom of the earth must stand.
In Daniel's vision of the heavenly throne room, God appears as 'the Ancient of Days' - clothed in garments white as snow, his throne like fiery flames, presiding over the judgment of the nations and the kingdoms of this world. The title emphasizes God's eternity and unassailable authority as the one before whom every earthly power must ultimately answer, seated before the countless thousands who minister to him and the books that are opened. It is to this same Ancient of Days that 'one like the Son of man' is brought and given an everlasting dominion - a scene the New Testament identifies with Christ's own authority.
Meaning: God's eternal, timeless majesty as sovereign judge
First Usage: Daniel 7:9
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Key Passages
Daniel's Throne Room Vision
Daniel 7:9-10
The Ancient of Days takes his seat for judgment, his eternity and holiness pictured in fire and dazzling white, surrounded by countless heavenly attendants.
9 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.
Did You Know?
The title appears in Daniel's vision of the heavenly courtroom.
God is pictured with hair 'white like the pure wool' and a throne of fire.
It emphasizes God's eternity and his authority as judge.
It is to the Ancient of Days that the 'Son of man' is brought and crowned.