1.
Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.
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
2.
And now will I shew thee the truth. 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.
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
3.
And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.
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
4.
And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside those.
he shall stand: Job 20:5-7, Psalms 37:35, Psalms 37:36, Psalms 49:6-12, Psalms 73:17-20, Luke 12:20
and shall be: Daniel 7:6, Daniel 8:8, Daniel 8:22, Psalms 39:6, Ecclesiastes 2:18, Ecclesiastes 2:19, Ecclesiastes 4:8, Matthew 12:25
be plucked: Daniel 7:8, Jeremiah 12:15, Jeremiah 12:17, Jeremiah 18:7, Jeremiah 31:40, Jeremiah 45:4
Reciprocal: Jeremiah 49:36 - the four winds Daniel 8:1 - me Daniel Daniel 11:5 - and one Zechariah 6:6 - go forth after
5.
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.
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
6.
And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the king's 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.
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
7.
But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:
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
8.
And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the north.
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
9.
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land.
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:5 - the king Daniel 11:11 - the king of the south Zechariah 6:6 - toward Revelation 17:14 - shall make
10.
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.
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
11.
And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.
the king of the south: Daniel 11:5, Daniel 11:9
moved: Daniel 11:44, Daniel 8:7, Psalms 76:10
the multitude: Daniel 11:10, Daniel 2:38, 1 Kings 20:13, 1 Kings 20:28, Psalms 33:16, Psalms 33:17, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Ecclesiastes 9:12, Jeremiah 27:6
12.
And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.
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.
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
14.
And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south: also the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall.
robbers of thy people: Heb. children of robbers
exalt: Acts 4:25-28, Revelation 17:17
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:5 - the king
15.
So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to withstand.
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
16.
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.
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
17.
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.
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
18.
After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.
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
19.
Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.
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
20.
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.
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
21.
And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
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
22.
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.
with: Daniel 11:10, Daniel 9:26, Isaiah 8:7, Isaiah 8:8, Amos 8:8, Amos 9:5, Nahum 1:8, Revelation 12:15, Revelation 12:16
also: Daniel 8:10, Daniel 8:11, Daniel 8:25
Reciprocal: Isaiah 28:15 - when Isaiah 28:17 - and the waters Jeremiah 46:6 - stumble Jeremiah 46:7 - as a flood Jeremiah 47:2 - waters Daniel 11:26 - overflow Daniel 11:28 - the holy Daniel 11:40 - overflow
23.
And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.
work: Daniel 8:25, Genesis 34:13, Psalms 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
24.
He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.
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
25.
And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; 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 forecast devices against him.
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
26.
Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.
that feed: 2 Samuel 4:2-12, 2 Kings 8:14, 2 Kings 10:6-9, Psalms 41:9, Micah 7:5, Micah 7:6, Matthew 26:23, Mark 14:20, John 13:18
overflow: Daniel 11:10, Daniel 11:22
Reciprocal: Jeremiah 41:1 - they did
27.
And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.
hearts: Heb. their hearts
shall be to: 2 Samuel 13:26, Psalms 12:2, Psalms 52:1, Psalms 58:2, Psalms 64:6, Proverbs 12:20, Proverbs 23:6-8, Proverbs 26:23
speak lies: Psalms 62:9, Jeremiah 9:3-5, Jeremiah 41:1-3
but: Proverbs 19:21, Ezekiel 17:9
yet: Daniel 11:29, Daniel 11:35, Daniel 11:40, Daniel 8:19, Daniel 10:1, Habakkuk 2:3, Acts 1:7, Acts 17:31, 1 Thessalonians 5:1
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 20:7 - seeketh mischief Nehemiah 6:8 - thou feignest Psalms 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
28.
Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land.
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
29.
At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.
time: Daniel 8:19, Daniel 10:1, Isaiah 14:31, Acts 17:26, Galatians 4:2
as the former: Daniel 11:23, Daniel 11:25
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:27 - yet Daniel 11:35 - even
30.
For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.
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
31.
And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.
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
32.
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
corrupt: or, cause to dissemble, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Revelation 13:12-15
the people: 1 Chronicles 28:9, Psalms 9:10, Jeremiah 31:34, John 17:3, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 2:4, 1 John 5:20
shall be: Proverbs 19:5, Proverbs 26:28
shall be: Micah 5:7-9, Micah 7:15-17, Zechariah 9:13-16, Zechariah 10:3-6, Zechariah 10:12, Zechariah 12:3-7, Zechariah 14:1-4, Malachi 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:1-3, Hebrews 10:32, Hebrews 10:33, Revelation 6:11, Revelation 7:9, Revelation 7:10, Revelation 12:7-11
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 24:17 - the princes of Judah Daniel 8:25 - through Daniel 11:21 - by flatteries Romans 4:20 - but was 1 Corinthians 16:13 - be
33.
And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.
understand: Daniel 12:3, Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:10, Isaiah 32:3, Isaiah 32:4, Zechariah 8:20-23, Malachi 2:7, Matthew 13:11, Matthew 13:51, Matthew 13:52, Matthew 28:20, Luke 24:44-47, Acts 4:2-4, Acts 11:26, Acts 14:21, 2 Timothy 2:24, 2 Timothy 2:25
yet: Matthew 10:21, Matthew 20:23, Matthew 24:9, John 16:2, Acts 12:2, Acts 12:3, 1 Corinthians 4:9, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:6, Hebrews 11:34, Revelation 1:9, Revelation 2:13, Revelation 6:9, Revelation 7:14, Revelation 13:7-10, Revelation 17:6
Reciprocal: Proverbs 12:18 - but Daniel 8:10 - to the host Daniel 8:25 - through Daniel 11:35 - some Revelation 9:21 - their murders
34.
Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.
they shall be: Revelation 12:2-6, Revelation 12:13-17, Revelation 13:1-4
cleave: Matthew 7:15, Acts 20:29, Acts 20:30, Romans 16:18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Galatians 2:4, 1 Timothy 4:1, 1 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:3, Titus 1:11, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 2 Peter 2:18, 2 Peter 2:19, 1 John 2:18, 1 John 2:19, 1 John 4:1, 1 John 4:5, 2 John 1:7, Jude 1:4, Revelation 2:20, Revelation 13:11-14
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:21 - by flatteries Revelation 3:8 - a little
35.
And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.
some: Daniel 11:33, Daniel 8:10, Matthew 16:17, Matthew 26:56, Matthew 26:69-75, John 20:25, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:37-39
to try: Daniel 12:10, Deuteronomy 8:2, Deuteronomy 8:3, Deuteronomy 8:16, 2 Chronicles 32:31, Proverbs 17:3, Zechariah 13:9, Malachi 3:2-4, Malachi 4:1-3, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:6, 1 Peter 1:7, Revelation 2:10
them: or, by them
even: Daniel 11:29, Daniel 11:40, Daniel 8:17, Daniel 8:19, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 10:1, Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:11, Habakkuk 2:3, Revelation 14:15, Revelation 17:17
Reciprocal: Isaiah 27:9 - this therefore Isaiah 40:2 - warfare Daniel 11:27 - yet Daniel 12:3 - they that be Acts 17:26 - hath determined 1 Timothy 4:1 - depart Hebrews 11:17 - when 1 Peter 4:12 - the fiery
36.
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
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
37.
Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.
the desire: Genesis 3:16, Deuteronomy 5:21, Deuteronomy 21:11, Song of Solomon 7:10, Ezekiel 24:16, 1 Timothy 4:3
regard: Genesis 3:5, Isaiah 14:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:4
Reciprocal: Psalms 94:4 - boast Proverbs 30:13 - General Daniel 7:20 - whose look Daniel 7:25 - he shall speak Daniel 8:25 - magnify Colossians 2:22 - after Revelation 13:4 - and they
38.
But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.
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
39.
Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.
most strong holds: Heb. fortresses of munitions
gain: Heb. a price. Revelation 18:9-13
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:10 - to his
40.
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 countries, and shall overflow and pass over.
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
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He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon.
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
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He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.
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
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But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.
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
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But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.
east: Daniel 11:11, Daniel 11:30, Ezekiel 38:9-12, Revelation 16:12, Revelation 17:13, Revelation 19:19-21
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 9:20 - for he driveth Revelation 11:18 - shouldest
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And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.
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