THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
The goat, often symbolizing overwhelming power, rose to a position marked by malevolence. Following the defeat of the kingdoms of Persia and Midian, Alexander emerged as the supreme leader. However, his reign was brief, and he soon met his mortal end. The prophet Daniel witnessed this and remarked: "And when he was strengthened, his great horn was broken." Despite achieving notable victories, Alexander ultimately faced the common fate that awaits all humanity. Subsequently, four horns emerged, representing the four corners of the earth. Daniel interprets these four horns as symbols of four kings who succeeded Alexander in his empire.
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Ptolemy, son of Lagus, claimed dominance in Egypt; Seleucus Nicator held sway over Babylon and adjacent territories including Syria; Antigonus came to govern Asia, while Antipater took charge of Macedonia. Some sources also mention Philip, known as Aridaeus, who was Alexander’s brother. It is noteworthy that Daniel also described the third beast with four heads, and the goat, upon losing one horn, produced four new horns, illustrating the connection between the goat and the third beast as representations of the same entity.