Daniel 8 opens with another vision given to Daniel—one that is different in setting and imagery from the vision recorded in chapter 7. In Daniel 7, the prophet saw four great beasts rising from the sea. In Daniel 8, he sees a ram, a goat, and a terrifying little horn. The vision is filled with symbols, violence, and mystery. Yet beneath the symbolism stands a reassuring truth: God rules over history, kingdoms, rulers, and religious powers.