The 2,300 day prophecy found in Daniel 8:14 is one of the most difficult prophecies of Daniel to understand. It reads: “For two thousand three hundred days; then the sanctuary will be purified." (NKJV). Many questions arise from this verse: when does this prophecy begin and end? Which sanctuary is represented here? What is the meaning of the purification of the sanctuary? The purpose of this article is to present the most common opinions on this prophecy and show the most favorable explanation. Chapter 8 Overview Let's begin with the broader context of this prophecy. In Daniel chapter 8:1-14, Daniel has a vision of 2 animals: a ram and a goat. These beasts are contrasted with the amalgamated beasts he saw in chapter 7. The ram comes first with two horns, with one horn higher than the other. He pushed west, north and south and no animal could resist him. Suddenly, a goat rises from the west, moving so fast that its foot doesn't touch the ground. Between its eyes was a prominent horn. The goat runs furiously at the ram, attacks him and breaks ...