The Persian fleet was all but annihilated and Xerxes retreated. Messiah the Prince shall come after 69 weeks. 22With the [j]force of a (T)flood they shall be swept away from before him and be broken, (U)and also the prince of the covenant. WebThe Bible in other languages1. 25With a large army he will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 2And now I will show you (C)the truth. Daniel 11.18 Since November 2021, Reading Acts is edited by Sarah Westphal. 12 When the army is carried off, the king of the South will be filled with pride and will slaughter many thousands, yet he will not remain triumphant. get to know the Bible better! 7:25; 2 Thess. So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land. get to know the Bible better! 41He shall also enter the Glorious Land, and many countries shall be overthrown; but these shall escape from his hand: (AF)Edom, Moab, and the [s]prominent people of Ammon. Web11 And the king of the South shall be moved with rage, and go out and fight with him, with the king of the North, who shall muster a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into the hand of his enemy. He will persecute the Jewish people and lead to the events of the Maccabean revolt. His kingdom then divided among his four generals: Alexander was only 33 when he died and one of the most influential military minds the world had ever seen. Israel was situated in the middle of the feuding powers, and for the first 100 years was under the dominion of the Ptolemy. 36Then the king shall do according to his own will: he shall (AA)exalt and magnify himself above every god, shall speak blasphemies against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the wrath has been accomplished; for what has been determined shall be done. Antiochus III saw his chance, made an alliance with the King of Macedonia, and attacked Egypt. 35Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined,(AM) purified and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time. WebThe Bible in other languages1. Two sons of Antiochus II Callinicus (246-225) undertook to regain the lost territory of the king of the North and redeem the honor of their father. 26:20; Jer. 10His sons will prepare for war and assemble a great army, which will sweep on like an irresistible flood(I) and carry the battle as far as his fortress. Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. Web11 And the king of the South shall be moved with rage, and go out and fight with him, with the king of the North, who shall muster a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given (Dan. In a very short time space he established a one government rule. 27Both these kings hearts shall be bent on evil, and they shall speak lies at the same table; but it shall not prosper, for the end will still be at the (W)appointed time. Daniel 11:13 For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches. 35And some of those of understanding shall fall, (Z)to refine them, purify them, and make them white, until the time of the end; because it is still for the appointed time. For a period of fourteen years, there was peace between the Ptolemy and the Seleucids. He shall not pay attention to any other god, for (BC)he shall magnify himself above all. Seleucus is the King of the North & Ptolemy, the King of the South. Daniel 8:4 refers to the Persian kings as the Ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward, who became great. At the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him These kings are to be understood in reference to the times of which the prophet speaks. Daniel 11.11 Daniel 11.4 there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. took him to the English Channel, twice he crossed (55 and 54 B.C.) IV, page 73) The statues of the gods from the Pantheon are now found in the Vatican Museum. 9Then the latter shall come into the realm of the king of the south but shall return to his own land. The restraint offered by the priests so angered him that when he returned to Egypt he killed several thousand Jews who then lived in Egypt. It stands for human pride. The Grecian kingdom finally resolves into two, ruled by the Seleucids & Ptolomies. Forty years after Cyrus decreed that Israel return to Jerusalem. Rome had already entered the scene and conquered considerable Seleucid territory in the west, in battles against Antiochus III. The king of the south's daughter will go to marry the king of the north. which made Rome a power to be reckoned with. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Antiochus II Theos put away his own wife, Laodice, in order to marry Berenice. Web5 Then the king of the south shall be strong, but one of his princes shall be stronger than he # [ch. 12 When the army 21He will be succeeded by a contemptible(U) person who has not been given the honor of royalty. Now Rome is moving forward to conquer the whole Hellenistic World. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia. It is said that he carried to Egypt forty thousand vessels of silver and gold. The Seleucids took over Syria and Asia Minor from Lysimachus, and thus had dominion in the north. 42He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of (AG)Egypt shall not escape. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Learn how your comment data is processed. I will bring the worst of the heathen, and they shall possess their houses: I will also make the pomp of the strong to cease; and their holy places shall be defiled. 11.9 2:4]. 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However they cant explain away the prophecy in Daniel chapter 11 with this argument. The little horn which grew exceedingly great toward the south, toward the east and toward the glorious land. 14In those times many shall rise against the king of the south, and the violent among your own people shall lift themselves up in order to fulfill the vision, but (T)they shall fail. Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle. 18After this he shall turn his face to the coastlands, and shall take many. (D) It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the power he exercised, because his empire will be uprooted(E) and given to others. But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be stirred up, even to his fortress. In this case it was Berenice, the daughter of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, (285-246) who was given in marriage to the king of the north, Antiochus II Theos, (261-246) in the hopes of bringing peace between the two powers. 18Afterward he shall turn his face to the coastlands and shall capture many of them, but a commander shall put an end to his insolence. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Then shall he return And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people. Web11 Then the king of the South will march out in a rage and fight against the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be defeated. Daniel 11 is a long and detailed prophecy about the dynastic conflicts between these two powers, their respective leaders being referred to as "the king of the WebDaniel 11:145 English Standard Version The Kings of the South and the North 11 And as for me, uin the first year of uDarius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him. Their capital was set up in Alexandria. The Kings of the North and South are the subject of the Daniel 11:5-20, culminating in the rise (11:9-16) and fall (11:17-19) of Antiochus III the Great. Ptolemy IV Philopater (221-203) was a weak and indecisive king and did not act to defend his territory until the Antiochus III was in Egypt (11:11-12). When he did act, he was relentless. History shows that pagan celebrations were given Christian meaning. WebIn Daniel 11:40 we read of the king of the South attacking the king of the North at the time of the end. While the setting of this prophecy is quite clear (the time of the end), 2And now will I shew thee the truth. WebDaniel 11 English Standard Version The Kings of the South and the North 11 And as for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him. 2:6; Rev. 42He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape. Antiochus III the Great had taken Palestine away from the Ptolemy, Antiochus IV Epiphanes actually lost control of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem for the first time in years enjoyed a short period of independence. It explains history so precisely that it has become strumbling block for modern historians. Your email address will not be published. Daniel 11.15 11And from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days. Bernice lost favor in the eyes of Antiochus who restored Laodice as his wife. He will take action against it and then return to his own country. but merely imposed a tribute on the Britain king which was never paid. youtube.com/channel/UCThjjlEQTsrFb5GVGetBPjA?sub_confirmation=12. The vision then briefly describes a mighty king, undoubtedly Alexander the Great (11:3-4). There is an increasing focus in the chapter on the land of Palestine in general and specifically Jerusalem. In verse 16 the Beautiful Land refers to Judea and Jerusalem (cf. According to Daniel 11:40, the King of the North and the King of the South will team up in an effort to prevent the anti-Christ from taking Jerusalem, which as I said is the ultimate prize. For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches. The he-goat waxed very great and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds (four directions) of heaven. He shall confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week. And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 17He shall also (O)set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and [i]upright ones with him; thus shall he do. 8:16; Prov. The Greeks were an intellectual power and revealed her strength in philosophy. He drove south to the city of Dura, recapturing all of the territory lost to the Ptolemies. He also suppressed rebellions throughout Seleucid controlled territory (Daniel 11:9-10). In Egypt, Julius Caesar met Cleopatra, the last of the Ptolemies. Web(Daniel 11:41b) In ancient times, Edom, Moab, and Ammon were situated between the domains of the Egyptian king of the south and the Syrian king of the north. 1 and in the first year of Darius the Mede I stood to strengthen him and be his refuge.. This will again be seen in the Islamic take over of the south during the Middle Ages when the stout horn of the fourth beast has supremacy in the North. 38But in their place he shall honor a god of fortresses; and a god which his fathers did not know he shall honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and pleasant things. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. WebDaniel 11:40-42. 27And as for the two kings, their hearts shall be bent on doing evil. 3Then (D)a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion and (E)do as he wills. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. He forced his own appointment as dictator with considerable power (82 B.C.) Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle. It was not till 284-305 A.D. that Diocletian rose as a emperor and brought a temporary end to the political confusion within the empire. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 13For the king of the North will return and muster a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come at the end of some years with a great army and much equipment. This corresponds to Daniel 9:24-27 where 70 weeks or 490 day/years were granted Israel following their restoration after the Babylonian captivity, to prepare themselves and the world for the coming Messiah. 11Also (A)in the first year of (B)Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.) 24:24; Is. Da Dn). Constantine sought to find common ground and make an agreement that united Christianity with Paganism. 23And after the league is made with him (V)he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people. A death decree! Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none. 6After some years (K)they shall make an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement. In those days she will For they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law. 46:7, 8; 51:42; Dan. WebDaniel 11:13 For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches. King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > Antiochus lost 17,000 men in this battle and Ptolemy annexed Palestine. We are now in the time when these two major powers are quickly rising! This tax brought the parents of Christ to Bethlehem. ), [See ver. 49:36; Ezek. 15Then the king of the north shall come and (U)throw up siegeworks and take a well-fortified city. 17He shall (Y)set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and he shall bring terms of an agreement and perform them. 11:5 The king of the south - This king was Ptolemy, the first king of Egypt after Alexander who is brought in, because he took Jerusalem by treachery; for the angel minds only those persons and things which related to the Jews. 30:7; Ezek. 41He shall come into (BI)the glorious land. 9And he said, Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. He shall stand in the Glorious Land with destruction in his [h]power. 38He shall honor the god of fortresses instead of these. 24(AH)Without warning he shall come into (AI)the richest parts[e] of the province, and he shall do what neither his fathers nor his fathers' fathers have done, scattering among them plunder, spoil, and goods. 2:10, [Deut. Nevertheless, there will be throughout the ages until the end of time a power rising from the south and opposing the northern power. S Jer 19:4; Da 8:11-13; S 9:27; Mt 24:15*; Mk 13:14*, S Job 28:1; S Ps 78:38; S Isa 48:10; Da 12:10; Zec 13:9; Jn 15:2, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Verse Mapping Bible, Comfort Print: Find Connections in Scripture Using a Unique 5-Step Process, NIV, The Story, Hardcover, Comfort Print: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Galatians, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story. Bible > Daniel > Chapter 11 > Verse 14 eBibles Free Downloads Audio Daniel 11:14 Context Crossref Comm Hebrew Verse (Click for Chapter) Daniel chapter 11 prophecies span from the time of Daniel until the rise of the Roman Catholic Church. Most people were still in Babylon; they were too comfortable in Babylon. All rights reserved worldwide. And he shall give him the daughter of women to destroy it; but she shall not stand with him, (P)or be for him. Assuming Daniel has the vision during the reign of Cyrus, thus the next three Persian kings would be Cambyses, Smerdis, and Hystapes, (Ahasuerus, Artaxerxes and Darius as they are known in the Bible). Since Philip of Macedonia had aided the Carthage leader, Hannibal, in the Punic wars, Rome saw him as a threat. It is at this point in Daniel 11 the Judeans are first mentioned. 10, 19, 38, 39], Matt. Yet nothing was gained by the battle. )In forty days Pompey cleared the sea of Pirates. 43He shall have power over the treasures of gold and silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt; also the Libyans and Ethiopians shall follow (AH)at his heels. Darius attempt was not very successful, but Xerxes did bring troops against the Greek States. Alexander the Great is that mighty king. WebDaniel refers to the king of the south as Egypt, a predominantly negative biblical symbol. WebDaniel 11:15Authorized (King James) Version. (The Story of Civilization, Vol. But since the USA and UK are NOT south of Palestine/Israel, the JWs seem to have a problem with geography. WebDaniel 11:40 KJV: And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the Fifty years later, Rome took the key cities of the former Greek Kingdom. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. They became the most important commercial port on the Mediterranean and they also controlled the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. In 2019 he published a commentary. 20His successor will send out a tax collector to maintain the royal splendor. WebThe Bible in other languages1. The Ptolemy dynasty in the south was strong. Also, [e]violent men of your people shall exalt themselves [f]in fulfillment of the vision, but they shall (K)fall. Web11 And the king of the South shall be moved with rage, and go out and fight with him, with the king of the North, who shall muster a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into the hand of his enemy. And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the kings daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times. She will lose her authority. He took Isles of Greece, North Africa and Spain. Daniel 11.3 Ptolemy IV and his wife had died, possibly by poison, and left a 4-year-old heir, Ptolemy V Epiphanies (203-181). In Acts 18:2 we read that the emperor Claudius (41-54) commanded all Jews to depart from Rome. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. When we study the history of Rome we find Julius Caesar planning just such a world authority once again. 21In his place shall arise a contemptible person to whom royal majesty has not been given. Antiochus offered to reduce taxes by a third and grant a tax exemption for three years in exchange for Judean assistance against Ptolemy (this was a false promise Antiochus could not afford to reduce taxes). And the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him. Web11 In a rage, the king of the South will march out to fight the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be delivered into the hand of his enemy. And he shall work his will and return to his own land. Antiochus III now controlled all of Palestine, and placed the Jews under a harsh government, using the region as a staging ground to attack Egypt, stationing much of his army there. The "King of the North" vs. the "King of the South" - United But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed. But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be stirred up, even to his fortress. He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him. WebVerses 40-43 of Daniel 11 are talking about more than a nation giving up, they show that the King of the South is defeated and that it is itself overwhelmed. And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the Prince of the covenant. 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