Daniel 11
Overview
11:1 The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia;
11:5 Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north;
11:30 The invasion and tyranny of the Romans. Verse 1 in the Daniel 5:31, 9:1 to confirm 10:18; Acts 14:22 Reciprocal Daniel 8:20 - General; 10:21 - I will; Matthew 24:6 - ye shall hear; Luke 22:43 - strengthening; Acts 15:32 - confirmed; 18:23 - strengthening Verse 2 will I Daniel 8:26, 10:1, 10:21; Proverbs 22:21; Amos 3:7; John 10:35, 18:37, 18:38; Revelation 21:5 threeThese were, Cambyses, son of Cyrus; Smerdis the Magian imposter; and Darius Hystaspes. Ezra 4:5, 4:6 far Psalm 73:6, 73:7 stirHerodotus says the army of Xerxes consisted of 5,283,220 men, besides the Carthaginians, consisting of 300,000 men, and 200 ships. Daniel 11:25, 7:5, 8:4 Reciprocal Ecclesiastes 3:14 - nothing; Ezekiel 27:13 - Javan; Daniel 2:32 - breast; 2:39 - another kingdom; 8:20 - General; 10:20 - the prince of Grecia Verse 3 a mightyAlexander the Great, whose kingdom after his death, as we have seen, was divided into four parts. Daniel 7:6, 8:5-8, 8:21 do 11:16, 11:36, 4:35, 5:19, 8:4-14; Ephesians 1:11; Habakkuk 2:4; James 1:18 Reciprocal Daniel 2:32 - belly; 2:39 - another third; 11:5 - and one; Zechariah 6:6 - go forth after Verse 4 he shall stand Job 20:5-7; Psalm 37:35, 37:36, 49:6-12, 73:17-20; Luke 12:20 and shall be Daniel 7:6, 8:8, 8:22; Psalm 39:6; Ecclesiastes 2:18, 2:19, 4:8; Matthew 12:25 be plucked Daniel 7:8; Jeremiah 12:15, 12:17, 18:7, 31:40, 45:4 Reciprocal 49:36 - the four winds; Daniel 8:1 - me Daniel; 11:5 - and one; Zechariah 6:6 - go forth after Verse 5 the kingPtolemy Lagus, king of Egypt, Cyrene, etc. Daniel 11:8, 11:9, 11:11, 11:14, 11:25, 11:40 and one 11:3, 11:4 he shallSeleucus Nicator, who had Syria, etc., to which he added Macedonia and Thrace.Reciprocal Zechariah 6:6 - toward Verse 6 the end Daniel 11:13; Ezekiel 38:8, 38:9 join themselvesHeb. associate themselvesfor the king'sAfter many wars between Ptolemy Philadelphus, king of Egypt, and Antiochus Theos, king of Syria, they agreed to make peace, on condition that the latter should put away his wife Laodice, and her sons, and marry Berenice, Ptolemy's daughter.king Daniel 11:7, 11:13, 11:15, 11:40 an agreementHeb. rightsretain Job 38:15; Psalm 10:5; Ezekiel 30:21; Zechariah 11:16 she shall beAntiochus recalled Laodice, who, fearing another change, caused him to be poisoned, and Berenice and her son to be murdered, and set her son Callinicus on the throne.he that begat heror, whom she brought forthhe that strengthenedHer father Ptolemy, who died a few years before.Reciprocal Daniel 2:21 - he changeth; Zechariah 6:6 - toward; 9:8 - because of him that passeth by Verse 7 out of Job 14:7; Isaiah 9:14, 11:1; Jeremiah 12:2; Malachi 4:1 one standPtolemy Euergetes, who, to avenge his sister's death, marched with a great army against Callinicus, took all Asia from mount Taurus to India, and returned to Egypt with an immense booty. Daniel 11:20; Psalm 49:10-13, 109:8; Luke 12:20 in his estateor, in his place, or office, Daniel 11:20 and shall prevail Psalm 55:23; Ezekiel 17:18 Reciprocal Daniel 11:6 - king; 11:10 - to his; 11:13 - the king; 11:21 - estate; Zechariah 9:8 - because of him that passeth by Verse 8 their gods Genesis 31:30; Exodus 12:12; Numbers 33:4; Deuteronomy 12:3; Judges 18:24; Isaiah 37:19, 46:1, 46:2; Jeremiah 43:12, 43:13, 46:25; Hosea 8:6, 10:5, 10:6 their precious vesselsHeb. vessels of their desire, Daniel 1:2, 1:3, 10:3; Isaiah 2:16; Hosea 13:15 he shall continueCallinicus died an exile, and Euergetes survived him four or five years.Reciprocal 1 Samuel 5:4 - the head; Jeremiah 25:34 - pleasant vessel; Ezekiel 26:12 - thy pleasant houses; Daniel 11:5 - the king; Nahum 2:9 - pleasant furniture Verse 9 Reciprocal Daniel 11:5 - the king; 11:11 - the king of the south; Zechariah 6:6 - toward; Revelation 17:14 - shall make Verse 10 his sonsSeleucus Ceraunus and Antiochus the Great, sons of Callinicus. But the former being poisoned, the latter was proclaimed king, retook Seleucia and Syria, and then, after a truce, returned and overcame the Egyptian forces.be stirred upor, waroverflow Daniel 11:22, 11:40, 9:26; Isaiah 8:7, 8:8; Jeremiah 46:7, 46:8, 51:42 then shall he return, and be stirred upor, then shall he be stirred up againto his Daniel 11:7, 11:39; Isaiah 25:12 Reciprocal Daniel 11:11 - the multitude; 11:25 - stir up; 11:26 - overflow; Nahum 1:8 - with; 1:12 - pass; Zechariah 9:8 - because of him that passeth by Verse 11 the king of the south Daniel 11:5, 11:9 moved 11:44, 8:7; Psalm 76:10 the multitude Daniel 11:10, 2:38; 1 Kings 20:13, 20:28; Psalm 33:16, 33:17; Ecclesiastes 9:11, 9:12; Jeremiah 27:6
Verse 12 his heart Daniel 5:19, 5:20, 5:23, 8:25; Deuteronomy 8:14; 2 Kings 14:10; 2 Chronicles 25:19, 26:16, 32:25; Proverbs 16:18; Isaiah 10:7-12; Ezekiel 28:2, 28:5, 28:17; Habakkuk 2:4-6; Acts 12:22, 12:23; 1 Timothy 3:6; 1 Peter 5:5
Verse 13 the king Daniel 11:6, 11:7 after certain yearsHeb. at the end of times, even years, 4:16, 12:7 Reciprocal Hosea 2:9 - will I Verse 14 robbers of thy peopleHeb. children of robbersexalt Acts 4:25-28; Revelation 17:17 Reciprocal Daniel 11:5 - the king Verse 15 cast up Jeremiah 5:10, 6:6, 33:4, 52:4; Ezekiel 17:17 most fenced citiesHeb. city of munitions, After fourteen years, Ptolemy Philopater having been succeeded by Ptolemy Epiphanes, then a minor, Antiochus raised a greater army than before, and having defeated his best troops under Scopas, recovered possession of Caelo-Syria and Palestine, with all their fortified cities.shall not Daniel 11:6, 8:7; Joshua 1:5; Proverbs 21:30, 21:31 his chosen peopleHeb. the people of his choicesReciprocal Romans 5:6 - without Verse 16 shall do Daniel 11:3, 11:36, 8:4, 8:7 glorious landor, goodly land, 11:41, 11:45, 8:9; Isaiah 8:8, Heb. land of ornament, Jeremiah 3:19 *marg.Reciprocal Deuteronomy 9:2 - Who can stand; Psalm 48:2 - Beautiful; Ezekiel 20:6 - which is Verse 17 He shall alsoBeing assisted by the Jews, he purposed to subdue Egypt; but, entering into treaty with Ptolemy, he gave him his daughter Cleopatra in marriage, thinking to engage her to betray the interests of her husband; but in which he was deceivedset Daniel 11:19; 2 Kings 12:17; 2 Chronicles 20:3; Proverbs 19:21; Ezekiel 4:3, 4:7, 25:2; Luke 9:51 upright onesor, much uprightness, or, equal conditions, corrupting. Heb. to corrupt. neither. Daniel 9:26; Psalm 56:9; Ezekiel 17:17; Matthew 12:30; Luke 11:23; Romans 8:31 Reciprocal Jeremiah 42:15 - If Verse 18 he turnHe subdued most of the maritime places and isles of the Mediterranean; but, being driven from Europe by the Roman consuls, he took refuge in Antioch; and, in order to raise the tribute they impressed upon him, he attempted to rob the temple of Elymais, and was there slain.the isles Genesis 10:4, 10:5; Jeremiah 2:10, 31:10; Ezekiel 27:6; Zephaniah 2:11 for his own behalfHeb. for himthe reproachHeb. his reproach.he shall cause Judges 1:7; Hosea 12:14; Matthew 7:2 Reciprocal Esther 10:1 - the isles; Proverbs 6:22 - General; Isaiah 11:11 - the islands; 40:15 - the isles Verse 19 butFrom the preceding verses in this chapter let us learn:
1. That God, in his providence, sets up one and pulls down another, as he pleases.
2. That this world is full of wars and fightings, which result from the indulgence of the lusts of men.
3. That all the changes and revolutions of states were plainly and perfectly foreseen by the God of heaven.
4. That no word of God can fall to the ground, but what he has declared shall infallibly come to pass.
For the elucidation of the historical parts of Scripture, it is advantageous to notice the writings of heathen authors: light is thus thrown on many passages of Holy Writ, by shewing the accomplishment of the prophecies therein contained, or customs elucidated, which, in the course of years, or in our more northern latitude, would be to us inexplicable. We have therefore reason to bless God for human learning, by which many have done great service to the readers of His blessed word. Job 20:8; Psalm 27:2, 37:36; Jeremiah 46:6; Ezekiel 26:21 Reciprocal Isaiah 24:20 - and it; Daniel 11:17 - set; Revelation 18:21 - and shall Verse 20 estateor, place, Daniel 11:7, 11:21 *marg.a raiser of taxes in theHeb. one that causeth an exactor to pass over the, etc. Seleucus Philopater, who levied on his subjects the tribute imposed on his father, and was poisoned by his treasurer Heliodorus. Deuteronomy 15:2, 15:3; 2 Kings 23:35 angerHeb. angers, Proverbs 30:33 Reciprocal 29:4 - he that receiveth gifts Verse 21 estateor, place, Daniel 11:7, 11:20 shall stand 7:8, 8:9, 8:23, 8:25 a vile personAntiochus Epiphanes, called also Epimanes or madman, for his despicable conduct. 1 Samuel 3:13; Psalm 12:8, 15:4; Isaiah 32:5; Nahum 1:14 by flatteries Daniel 11:32, 11:34; Judges 9:1-20; 2 Samuel 15:2-6; Psalm 55:21 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 15:3 - thy matters; Daniel 4:17 - the basest Verse 22 with Daniel 11:10, 9:26; Isaiah 8:7, 8:8; Amos 8:8, 9:5; Nahum 1:8; Revelation 12:15, 12:16 also Daniel 8:10, 8:11, 8:25 Reciprocal Isaiah 28:15 - when; 28:17 - and the waters; Jeremiah 46:6 - stumble; 46:7 - as a flood; 47:2 - waters; Daniel 11:26 - overflow; 11:28 - the holy; 11:40 - overflow Verse 23 work Daniel 8:25; Genesis 34:13; Psalm 52:2; Proverbs 11:18; Ezekiel 17:13-19; Romans 1:29; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:9 Reciprocal Daniel 11:29 - as the former Verse 24 peaceably even upon the fattestor, into the peaceable and fat, etche shall scatter Judges 9:4; Proverbs 17:8, 19:6 forecast his devicesHeb. think his thoughts, Daniel 7:25; Proverbs 23:7; Ezekiel 38:10; Matthew 9:4 Reciprocal Proverbs 19:21 - many; Daniel 8:23 - and understanding; Revelation 17:14 - shall make Verse 25 stir up Daniel 11:2, 11:10; Proverbs 15:18, 28:25 the south withAntiochus defeated the army of Ptolemy Philometor, and in the next campaign made himself master of all Egypt, except Alexandria. While they had frequent conferences at the same table, they spoke lies to each other; and the former returned to Syria laden with riches.Reciprocal 19:21 - many; Daniel 11:5 - the king; 11:29 - as the former; Revelation 17:14 - shall make Verse 26 that feed 2 Samuel 4:2-12; 2 Kings 8:14, 10:6-9; Psalm 41:9; Micah 7:5, 7:6; Matthew 26:23; Mark 14:20; John 13:18 overflow Daniel 11:10, 11:22 Reciprocal Jeremiah 41:1 - they did Verse 27 heartsHeb. their heartsshall be to 2 Samuel 13:26; Psalm 12:2, 52:1, 58:2, 64:6; Proverbs 12:20, 23:6-8, 26:23 speak lies Psalm 62:9; Jeremiah 9:3-5, 41:1-3 but Proverbs 19:21; Ezekiel 17:9 yet Daniel 11:29, 11:35, 11:40, 8:19, 10:1; Habakkuk 2:3; Acts 1:7, 17:31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1 Reciprocal 1 Kings 20:7 - seeketh mischief; Nehemiah 6:8 - thou feignest; Psalm 41:6 - speaketh; Proverbs 23:7 - Eat; Daniel 7:28 - the end; Zechariah 9:8 - because of him that passeth by; Acts 17:26 - hath determined; Titus 1:3 - in Verse 28 the holyThe Jews having rejoiced at a report of his death, he took Jerusalem, and slew 40,000 of the inhabitants, and polluted the temple. Daniel 11:22, 11:30-32, 8:24; Acts 3:25 Reciprocal Daniel 7:25 - he shall speak; 8:10 - to the host; 8:12 - and it practiced; Zechariah 1:18 - four Verse 29 time Daniel 8:19, 10:1; Isaiah 14:31; Acts 17:26; Galatians 4:2 as the former Daniel 11:23, 11:25 Reciprocal 11:27 - yet; 11:35 - even Verse 30 the shipsHe was compelled to retire from Egypt by Roman ambassadors. Genesis 10:4; Numbers 24:24; 1 Chronicles 1:7; Isaiah 23:1, 23:12; Jeremiah 2:10; Ezekiel 27:6 and have indignation Daniel 11:28, 7:25; Revelation 12:12 have intelligence Nehemiah 6:12; Matthew 24:10 Reciprocal 1 Kings 19:14 - forsaken; Daniel 8:10 - to the host; 11:44 - east Verse 31 arms Daniel 8:24; Revelation 17:12 they shall pollute Daniel 8:11, 12:11; Lamentations 1:10, 2:7; Ezekiel 7:20, 7:21, 9:7, 24:21, 24:22 shall take Daniel 8:12, 8:13, 8:26, 9:27 the abomination 8:13, 9:27, 12:11; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14; Luke 21:20 maketh desolateor, astonisheth, Acts 13:40, 13:41 Reciprocal Numbers 28:3 - day by day; Deuteronomy 27:15 - an abomination; 1 Kings 11:7 - abomination; 2 Kings 16:15 - the morning; Psalm 74:3 - all; Jeremiah 51:51 - for strangers; Daniel 7:21 - General; 7:25 - he shall speak; 11:36 - and he; Habakkuk 3:1 - daily Verse 32 corruptor, cause to dissemble, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12; Revelation 13:12-15 the people 1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalm 9:10; Jeremiah 31:34; John 17:3; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; 1 John 2:3, 2:4, 5:20 shall be Proverbs 19:5, 26:28 shall be Micah 5:7-9, 7:15-17; Zechariah 9:13-16, 10:3-6, 10:12, 12:3-7, 14:1-4; Malachi 4:2; 2 Timothy 2:1-3; Habakkuk 3:1, 3:1; Revelation 6:11, 7:9, 7:10, 12:7-11 Reciprocal 2 Chronicles 24:17 - the princes of Judah; Daniel 8:25 - through; 11:21 - by flatteries; Romans 4:20 - but was; 1 Corinthians 16:13 - be Verse 33 understand Daniel 12:3, 12:4, 12:10; Isaiah 32:3, 32:4; Zechariah 8:20-23; Malachi 2:7; Matthew 13:11, 13:51, 13:52, 28:20; Luke 24:44-47; Acts 4:2-4, 11:26, 14:21; 2 Timothy 2:24, 2:25 yet Matthew 10:21, 20:23, 24:9; John 16:2; Acts 12:2, 12:3; 1 Corinthians 4:9; 2 Timothy 1:12, 4:6; Habakkuk 3:1; Revelation 1:9, 2:13, 6:9, 7:14, 13:7-10, 17:6 Reciprocal Proverbs 12:18 - but; Daniel 8:10 - to the host; 8:25 - through; 11:35 - some; Revelation 9:21 - their murders Verse 34 they shall be Revelation 12:2-6, 12:13-17, 13:1-4 cleave Matthew 7:15; Acts 20:29, 20:30; Romans 16:18; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Galatians 2:4; 1 Timothy 4:1, 4:2; 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 4:3; Titus 1:11; 2 Peter 2:1-3, 2:18, 2:19; 1 John 2:18, 2:19, 4:1, 4:5; 2 John 1:7; Jude 1:4; Revelation 2:20, 13:11-14 Reciprocal Daniel 11:21 - by flatteries; Revelation 3:8 - a little Verse 35 some Daniel 11:33, 8:10; Matthew 16:17, 26:56, 26:69-75; John 20:25; Acts 13:13, 15:37-39 to try Daniel 12:10; Deuteronomy 8:2, 8:3, 8:16; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Proverbs 17:3; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:2-4, 4:1-3; James 1:2; 1 Peter 1:6, 1:7; Revelation 2:10 themor, by themeven Daniel 11:29, 11:40, 8:17, 8:19, 9:27, 10:1, 12:4, 12:11; Habakkuk 2:3; Revelation 14:15, 17:17 Reciprocal Isaiah 27:9 - this therefore; 40:2 - warfare; Daniel 11:27 - yet; 12:3 - they that be; Acts 17:26 - hath determined; 1 Timothy 4:1 - depart; Habakkuk 3:1 - when; 1 Peter 4:12 - the fiery Verse 36 do Daniel 11:16, 8:4; John 5:30, 6:38 and heThe preceding verses - from Daniel 11:31 relate to the Romans, who not only destroyed the city and temple of Jerusalem, and crucified the Messiah, but during almost 300 years sought by every means to extirpate Christianity. The conversion of Constantine, though it stopped the rage of persecution, gave but little help to true religion. The power first exercised by the emperors, in calling and influencing ecclesiastical councils, gradually passed into the hands of the clergy; and the bishop and church of Rome at last carried it to an enormous length, magnifying themselves above every god.exalt 7:8, 7:20, 7:25; Isaiah 14:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:5, 17:3 speak Daniel 8:11, 8:24, 8:25 the God 2:47; Deuteronomy 10:17; Joshua 22:22; Psalm 136:2 till Daniel 7:20-25, 8:19, 12:7, 12:11-13; Revelation 11:2, 11:3, 12:14, 13:5 for Daniel 4:35, 9:26; Job 23:13, 23:14; Psalm 33:10; Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 46:10; Acts 4:28; Revelation 10:7, 17:17 Reciprocal Job 14:5 - his days; Psalm 35:26 - magnify; 37:7 - the man; 94:4 - boast; Proverbs 30:13 - General; Isaiah 10:25 - For yet; 25:5 - shalt bring; 47:8 - I am; Jeremiah 48:26 - for he; 48:42 - magnified; 50:29 - for she hath; Ezekiel 5:13 - shall mine; 20:21 - accomplish; 35:13 - with; Daniel 2:40 - the fourth; 7:24 - another; 8:12 - and it practiced; 8:17 - at; 9:27 - for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate; Mark 7:9 - Full; 2 Timothy 3:1 - perilous; 3:2 - blasphemers; 2 Peter 2:18 - they speak; Revelation 12:17 - to make; 13:1 - blasphemy; 13:4 - and they; 13:7 - to make; 13:14 - they Verse 37 the desire Genesis 3:16; Deuteronomy 5:21, 21:11; Song of Songs 7:10; Ezekiel 24:16; 1 Timothy 4:3 regard Genesis 3:5; Isaiah 14:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:4 Reciprocal Psalm 94:4 - boast; Proverbs 30:13 - General; Daniel 7:20 - whose look; 7:25 - he shall speak; 8:25 - magnify; Colossians 2:22 - after; Revelation 13:4 - and they Verse 38 But in his estateor, But in his stead, Heb. But as for the almighty God, in his seat shall be honour, yea, he shall honour a god whom, etc. 1 Timothy 4:1 forcesor, munitions, Heb. Mauzzim or, gods protectors, Saints and angels, who were invoked as intercessors and protectors, had miracles ascribed to them, their relics worshipped, and their shrines and images adorned with costly offerings.a god Revelation 13:12-17, 17:1-5, 18:12 pleasant thingsHeb. things desired, Isaiah 44:9 Reciprocal Joel 3:5 - pleasant; Colossians 2:18 - worshipping; Revelation 17:4 - decked Verse 39 most strong holdsHeb. fortresses of munitionsgainHeb. a price. Revelation 18:9-13 Reciprocal Daniel 11:10 - to his Verse 40 at the Daniel 11:35, 8:17, 12:4 the king of the southThe Saracens, 11:5, 11:6; Ezekiel 38:14-18 the king of the northThe Turkslike Isaiah 5:28, 21:1, 66:15; Jeremiah 4:13; Zechariah 9:14 with horsemen Ezekiel 38:4, 38:15; Revelation 9:16, 16:12 overflow Daniel 11:10, 11:22 Reciprocal Ecclesiastes 3:17 - for; Isaiah 28:18 - when; Ezekiel 26:19 - bring; 38:6 - Togarmah; 38:9 - shalt ascend; 38:17 - whom; 39:2 - leave but the sixth part of thee; Daniel 11:27 - yet; Amos 1:14 - with a; Nahum 1:8 - with; 2:4 - chariots; Habakkuk 3:14 - came out; Zechariah 6:6 - toward; 9:8 - because of him that passeth by; Revelation 19:19 - I saw Verse 41 enter Daniel 11:45; Ezekiel 38:8-13 glorious landor, goodly land, Daniel 11:16, Heb. land of delight, or, ornamenteven Isaiah 11:13-15; Jeremiah 9:26, 48:47, 49:6 Reciprocal Isaiah 11:14 - them of the east; Jeremiah 3:19 - pleasant land; 49:7 - Edom; Ezekiel 20:6 - which is; Daniel 8:9 - the pleasant; Malachi 3:12 - a delightsome Verse 42 stretch forthHeb. send forthand Ezekiel 29:14; Zechariah 10:10, 10:11, 14:17; Revelation 11:8 Reciprocal Ezekiel 29:15 - rule; 30:26 - I will Verse 43 the Libyans Jeremiah 46:9, 46:10; Ezekiel 38:5 at his Exodus 11:8; Judges 4:10 Reciprocal 2 Chronicles 12:3 - Ethiopians; Ezekiel 29:15 - rule; Acts 2:10 - Libya; Revelation 16:12 - that the Verse 44 east Daniel 11:11, 11:30; Ezekiel 38:9-12; Revelation 16:12, 17:13, 19:19-21 Reciprocal 2 Kings 9:20 - for he driveth; Revelation 11:18 - shouldest Verse 45 between Joel 2:20; Zechariah 14:8 in the Daniel 11:16, 11:41; Psalm 48:2; Isaiah 2:2, 14:13; Micah 4:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:4 glorious holy mountainor, goodly, Heb. mountain of delight of holinesshe shall come Daniel 2:35, 7:26, 8:25; Ezekiel 38:22, 38:23, 39:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; Revelation 13:10, 14:14-20; 19:19-21, 20:2, 20:9 Reciprocal Numbers 24:24 - and he also; Psalm 7:9 - Oh; 78:54 - And he; 96:9 - in the beauty of holiness; Jeremiah 3:19 - pleasant land; Daniel 7:11 - even; 8:9 - the pleasant; 12:1 - at that; Joel 3:17 - my; Matthew 2:19 - Herod; Revelation 11:18 - shouldest; 17:8 - go; 19:20 - These