Overview
Daniel 11:1, The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia; Daniel 11:5, Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north; Daniel 11:30, The invasion and tyranny of the Romans.

in the: Daniel 5:31, Daniel 9:1
to confirm: Daniel 10:18, Acts 14:22
Reciprocal: Daniel 8:20 - General Daniel 10:21 - I will Matthew 24:6 - ye shall hear Luke 22:43 - strengthening Acts 15:32 - confirmed Acts 18:23 - strengthening

will I: Daniel 8:26, Daniel 10:1, Daniel 10:21, Proverbs 22:21, Amos 3:7, John 10:35, John 18:37, John 18:38, Revelation 21:5
three: These were, Cambyses, son of Cyrus; Smerdis the Magian imposter; and Darius Hystaspes. Ezra 4:5, Ezra 4:6
far: Psalms 73:6, Psalms 73:7
stir: Herodotus 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, Daniel 7:5, Daniel 8:4
Reciprocal: Ecclesiastes 3:14 - nothing Ezekiel 27:13 - Javan Daniel 2:32 - breast Daniel 2:39 - another kingdom Daniel 8:20 - General Daniel 10:20 - the prince of Grecia

a mighty: Alexander the Great, whose kingdom after his death, as we have seen, was divided into four parts. Daniel 7:6, Daniel 8:5-8, Daniel 8:21
do: Daniel 11:16, Daniel 11:36, Daniel 4:35, Daniel 5:19, Daniel 8:4-14, Ephesians 1:11, Hebrews 2:4, James 1:18
Reciprocal: Daniel 2:32 - belly Daniel 2:39 - another third Daniel 11:5 - and one Zechariah 6:6 - go forth after

the king: Ptolemy Lagus, king of Egypt, Cyrene, etc. Daniel 11:8, Daniel 11:9, Daniel 11:11, Daniel 11:14, Daniel 11:25, Daniel 11:40
and one: Daniel 11:3, Daniel 11:4
he shall: Seleucus Nicator, who had Syria, etc., to which he added Macedonia and Thrace.
Reciprocal: Zechariah 6:6 - toward

the end: Daniel 11:13, Ezekiel 38:8, Ezekiel 38:9
join themselves: Heb. associate themselves
for the king's: After 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, Daniel 11:13, Daniel 11:15, Daniel 11:40
an agreement: Heb. rights
retain: Job 38:15, Psalms 10:5, Ezekiel 30:21, Zechariah 11:16
she shall be: Antiochus 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 her: or, whom she brought forth
he that strengthened: Her father Ptolemy, who died a few years before.
Reciprocal: Daniel 2:21 - he changeth Zechariah 6:6 - toward Zechariah 9:8 - because of him that passeth by

out of: Job 14:7, Isaiah 9:14, Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 12:2, Malachi 4:1
one stand: Ptolemy 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, Psalms 49:10-13, Psalms 109:8, Luke 12:20
in his estate: or, in his place, or office, Daniel 11:20
and shall prevail: Psalms 55:23, Ezekiel 17:18
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:6 - king Daniel 11:10 - to his Daniel 11:13 - the king Daniel 11:21 - estate Zechariah 9:8 - because of him that passeth by

their gods: Genesis 31:30, Exodus 12:12, Numbers 33:4, Deuteronomy 12:3, Judges 18:24, Isaiah 37:19, Isaiah 46:1, Isaiah 46:2, Jeremiah 43:12, Jeremiah 43:13, Jeremiah 46:25, Hosea 8:6, Hosea 10:5, Hosea 10:6
their precious vessels: Heb. vessels of their desire, Daniel 1:2, Daniel 1:3, Daniel 10:3, Isaiah 2:16, Hosea 13:15
he shall continue: Callinicus 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

Reciprocal: Daniel 11:5 - the king Daniel 11:11 - the king of the south Zechariah 6:6 - toward Revelation 17:14 - shall make

his sons: Seleucus 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 up: or, war
overflow: Daniel 11:22, Daniel 11:40, Daniel 9:26, Isaiah 8:7, Isaiah 8:8, Jeremiah 46:7, Jeremiah 46:8, Jeremiah 51:42
then shall he return, and be stirred up: or, then shall he be stirred up again
to his: Daniel 11:7, Daniel 11:39, Isaiah 25:12
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:11 - the multitude Daniel 11:25 - stir up Daniel 11:26 - overflow Nahum 1:8 - with Nahum 1:12 - pass Zechariah 9:8 - because of him that passeth by

the king: Daniel 11:6, Daniel 11:7
after certain years: Heb. at the end of times, even years, Daniel 4:16, Daniel 12:7
Reciprocal: Hosea 2:9 - will I

robbers of thy people: Heb. children of robbers
exalt: Acts 4:25-28, Revelation 17:17
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:5 - the king

cast up: Jeremiah 5:10, Jeremiah 6:6, Jeremiah 33:4, Jeremiah 52:4, Ezekiel 17:17
most fenced cities: Heb. 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, Daniel 8:7, Joshua 1:5, Proverbs 21:30, Proverbs 21:31
his chosen people: Heb. the people of his choices
Reciprocal: Romans 5:6 - without

shall do: Daniel 11:3, Daniel 11:36, Daniel 8:4, Daniel 8:7
glorious land: or, goodly land, Daniel 11:41, Daniel 11:45, Daniel 8:9, Isaiah 8:8, Heb. land of ornament, Jeremiah 3:19, *marg.
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 9:2 - Who can stand Psalms 48:2 - Beautiful Ezekiel 20:6 - which is

He shall also: Being 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 deceived
set: Daniel 11:19, 2 Kings 12:17, 2 Chronicles 20:3, Proverbs 19:21, Ezekiel 4:3, Ezekiel 4:7, Ezekiel 25:2, Luke 9:51
upright ones: or, much uprightness, or, equal conditions, corrupting. Heb. to corrupt. neither. Daniel 9:26, Psalms 56:9, Ezekiel 17:17, Matthew 12:30, Luke 11:23, Romans 8:31
Reciprocal: Jeremiah 42:15 - If

he turn: He 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, Genesis 10:5, Jeremiah 2:10, Jeremiah 31:10, Ezekiel 27:6, Zephaniah 2:11
for his own behalf: Heb. for him
the reproach: Heb. 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 Isaiah 40:15 - the isles

but: From 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, Psalms 27:2, Psalms 37:36, Jeremiah 46:6, Ezekiel 26:21
Reciprocal: Isaiah 24:20 - and it Daniel 11:17 - set Revelation 18:21 - and shall

estate: or, place, Daniel 11:7, Daniel 11:21, *marg.
a raiser of taxes in the: Heb. 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, Deuteronomy 15:3, 2 Kings 23:35
anger: Heb. angers, Proverbs 30:33
Reciprocal: Proverbs 29:4 - he that receiveth gifts

estate: or, place, Daniel 11:7, Daniel 11:20
shall stand: Daniel 7:8, Daniel 8:9, Daniel 8:23, Daniel 8:25
a vile person: Antiochus Epiphanes, called also Epimanes or madman, for his despicable conduct. 1 Samuel 3:13, Psalms 12:8, Psalms 15:4, Isaiah 32:5, Nahum 1:14
by flatteries: Daniel 11:32, Daniel 11:34, Judges 9:1-20, 2 Samuel 15:2-6, Psalms 55:21
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:3 - thy matters Daniel 4:17 - the basest

peaceably even upon the fattest: or, into the peaceable and fat, etc
he shall scatter: Judges 9:4, Proverbs 17:8, Proverbs 19:6
forecast his devices: Heb. 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

stir up: Daniel 11:2, Daniel 11:10, Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs 28:25
the south with: Antiochus 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: Proverbs 19:21 - many Daniel 11:5 - the king Daniel 11:29 - as the former Revelation 17:14 - shall make

the holy: The 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, Daniel 11:30-32, Daniel 8:24, Acts 3:25
Reciprocal: Daniel 7:25 - he shall speak Daniel 8:10 - to the host Daniel 8:12 - and it practiced Zechariah 1:18 - four

the ships: He was compelled to retire from Egypt by Roman ambassadors. Genesis 10:4, Numbers 24:24, 1 Chronicles 1:7, Isaiah 23:1, Isaiah 23:12, Jeremiah 2:10, Ezekiel 27:6
and have indignation: Daniel 11:28, Daniel 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 Daniel 11:44 - east

arms: Daniel 8:24, Revelation 17:12
they shall pollute: Daniel 8:11, Daniel 12:11, Lamentations 1:10, Lamentations 2:7, Ezekiel 7:20, Ezekiel 7:21, Ezekiel 9:7, Ezekiel 24:21, Ezekiel 24:22
shall take: Daniel 8:12, Daniel 8:13, Daniel 8:26, Daniel 9:27
the abomination: Daniel 8:13, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 12:11, Matthew 24:15, Mark 13:14, Luke 21:20
maketh desolate: or, astonisheth, Acts 13:40, Acts 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 Psalms 74:3 - all Jeremiah 51:51 - for strangers Daniel 7:21 - General Daniel 7:25 - he shall speak Daniel 11:36 - and he Hebrews 10:11 - daily

do: Daniel 11:16, Daniel 8:4, John 5:30, John 6:38
and he: The 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: Daniel 7:8, Daniel 7:20, Daniel 7:25, Isaiah 14:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Revelation 13:5, Revelation 17:3
speak: Daniel 8:11, Daniel 8:24, Daniel 8:25
the God: Daniel 2:47, Deuteronomy 10:17, Joshua 22:22, Psalms 136:2
till: Daniel 7:20-25, Daniel 8:19, Daniel 12:7, Daniel 12:11-13, Revelation 11:2, Revelation 11:3, Revelation 12:14, Revelation 13:5
for: Daniel 4:35, Daniel 9:26, Job 23:13, Job 23:14, Psalms 33:10, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:10, Acts 4:28, Revelation 10:7, Revelation 17:17
Reciprocal: Job 14:5 - his days Psalms 35:26 - magnify Psalms 37:7 - the man Psalms 94:4 - boast Proverbs 30:13 - General Isaiah 10:25 - For yet Isaiah 25:5 - shalt bring Isaiah 47:8 - I am Jeremiah 48:26 - for he Jeremiah 48:42 - magnified Jeremiah 50:29 - for she hath Ezekiel 5:13 - shall mine Ezekiel 20:21 - accomplish Ezekiel 35:13 - with Daniel 2:40 - the fourth Daniel 7:24 - another Daniel 8:12 - and it practiced Daniel 8:17 - at Daniel 9:27 - for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate Mark 7:9 - Full 2 Timothy 3:1 - perilous 2 Timothy 3:2 - blasphemers 2 Peter 2:18 - they speak Revelation 12:17 - to make Revelation 13:1 - blasphemy Revelation 13:4 - and they Revelation 13:7 - to make Revelation 13:14 - they

But in his estate: or, 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
forces: or, 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, Revelation 17:1-5, Revelation 18:12
pleasant things: Heb. things desired, Isaiah 44:9
Reciprocal: Joel 3:5 - pleasant Colossians 2:18 - worshipping Revelation 17:4 - decked

most strong holds: Heb. fortresses of munitions
gain: Heb. a price. Revelation 18:9-13
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:10 - to his

at the: Daniel 11:35, Daniel 8:17, Daniel 12:4
the king of the south: The Saracens, Daniel 11:5, Daniel 11:6, Ezekiel 38:14-18
the king of the north: The Turks
like: Isaiah 5:28, Isaiah 21:1, Isaiah 66:15, Jeremiah 4:13, Zechariah 9:14
with horsemen: Ezekiel 38:4, Ezekiel 38:15, Revelation 9:16, Revelation 16:12
overflow: Daniel 11:10, Daniel 11:22
Reciprocal: Ecclesiastes 3:17 - for Isaiah 28:18 - when Ezekiel 26:19 - bring Ezekiel 38:6 - Togarmah Ezekiel 38:9 - shalt ascend Ezekiel 38:17 - whom Ezekiel 39:2 - leave but the sixth part of thee Daniel 11:27 - yet Amos 1:14 - with a Nahum 1:8 - with Nahum 2:4 - chariots Habakkuk 3:14 - came out Zechariah 6:6 - toward Zechariah 9:8 - because of him that passeth by Revelation 19:19 - I saw

enter: Daniel 11:45, Ezekiel 38:8-13
glorious land: or, goodly land, Daniel 11:16, Heb. land of delight, or, ornament
even: Isaiah 11:13-15, Jeremiah 9:26, Jeremiah 48:47, Jeremiah 49:6
Reciprocal: Isaiah 11:14 - them of the east Jeremiah 3:19 - pleasant land Jeremiah 49:7 - Edom Ezekiel 20:6 - which is Daniel 8:9 - the pleasant Malachi 3:12 - a delightsome

stretch forth: Heb. send forth
and: Ezekiel 29:14, Zechariah 10:10, Zechariah 10:11, Zechariah 14:17, Revelation 11:8
Reciprocal: Ezekiel 29:15 - rule Ezekiel 30:26 - I will

the Libyans: Jeremiah 46:9, Jeremiah 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

between: Joel 2:20, Zechariah 14:8
in the: Daniel 11:16, Daniel 11:41, Psalms 48:2, Isaiah 2:2, Isaiah 14:13, Micah 4:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:4
glorious holy mountain: or, goodly, Heb. mountain of delight of holiness
he shall come: Daniel 2:35, Daniel 7:26, Daniel 8:25, Ezekiel 38:22, Ezekiel 38:23, Ezekiel 39:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Revelation 13:10, Revelation 14:14-20, Revelation 19:19-21, Revelation 20:2, Revelation 20:9
Reciprocal: Numbers 24:24 - and he also Psalms 7:9 - Oh Psalms 78:54 - And he Psalms 96:9 - in the beauty of holiness Jeremiah 3:19 - pleasant land Daniel 7:11 - even Daniel 8:9 - the pleasant Daniel 12:1 - at that Joel 3:17 - my Matthew 2:19 - Herod Revelation 11:18 - shouldest Revelation 17:8 - go Revelation 19:20 - These