Bible Commentary

And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honor of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. 21. Antiochus’ accession. Antiochus was the younger brother of Seleucus Philopator; and, in accordance with the terms of the peace concluded by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:21”

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. 20. Seleucus IV. (Philopator), b.c. 187 175. Antiochus the Great left two sons, Seleucus and Antiochus (Epiphanes), both of whom successively followed him on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:20”

Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. 19. Then he shall turn his face towards the strongholds of his own land; but he shall stumble, &c.] The end of Antiochus (b.c. 187). After his discomfiture at Magnesia he was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:19”

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. 18. And he shall turn his face to the isles (or coast-lands), and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:18”

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. 17. And he shall set his face i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:17”

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. 16. But he (Antiochus) that cometh against him (Ptolemy) shall do according to his own will ] so greatly will he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:16”

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. So the king of the north – Antiochus the Great. Shall come – Shall come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:15”

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. 14. there shall many stand up, &c.] Alluding to Antiochus, to Philip of Macedon, his ally, and also (according to Jerome) to rebellions … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:14”

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. 13. Twelve years after the battle of Raphia, in 205, Ptolemy Philopator died, leaving a son aged 4 years, who succeeded him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:13”

[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]. And when he hath takcn away the multitude – When he has subdued them. Lengerke, however, renders this, And the multitude shall lift themselves up, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:12”