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Chapter 11
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in the Dan 5:31, Dan 9:1
to confirm Dan 10:18; Acts 14:22
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will I Dan 8:26, Dan 10:1, Dan 10:21; Prov 22:21; Amos 3:7; John 10:35, John 18:37-38; Rev 21:5
three These were, Cambyses, son of Cyrus; Smerdis the Magian imposter; and Darius Hystaspes. Ezra 4:5-6
far Ps 73:6-7
stir Herodotus says the army of Xerxes consisted of 5,283,220 men, besides the Carthaginians, consisting of 300,000 men, and 200 ships. Dan 11:25, Dan 7:5, Dan 8:4
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a mighty Alexander the Great, whose kingdom after his death, as we have seen, was divided into four parts. Dan 7:6, Dan 8:5-8, Dan 8:21
do Dan 11:16, Dan 11:36, Dan 4:35, Dan 5:19, Dan 8:4-14; Eph 1:11; Heb 2:4; Jas 1:18
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he shall stand Job 20:5-7; Ps 37:35-36, Ps 49:6-12, Ps 73:17-20; Luke 12:20
and shall be Dan 7:6, Dan 8:8, Dan 8:22; Ps 39:6; Eccl 2:18-19, Eccl 4:8; Matt 12:25
be plucked Dan 7:8; Jer 12:15, Jer 12:17, Jer 18:7, Jer 31:40, Jer 45:4
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the king Ptolemy Lagus, king of Egypt, Cyrene, etc. Dan 11:8-9, Dan 11:11, Dan 11:14, Dan 11:25, Dan 11:40
and one Dan 11:3-4
he shall Seleucus Nicator, who had Syria, etc., to which he added Macedonia and Thrace.
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the end Dan 11:13; Ezek 38:8-9
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 Dan 11:7, Dan 11:13, Dan 11:15, Dan 11:40
an agreement Heb. rights
retain Job 38:15; Ps 10:5; Ezek 30:21; Zech 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.
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out of Job 14:7; Isa 9:14, Isa 11:1; Jer 12:2; Mal 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. Dan 11:20; Ps 49:10-13, Ps 109:8; Luke 12:20
in his estate or, in his place, or office, Dan 11:20
and shall prevail Ps 55:23; Ezek 17:18
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their gods Gen 31:30; Exod 12:12; Num 33:4; Deut 12:3; Judg 18:24; Isa 37:19, Isa 46:1-2; Jer 43:12-13, Jer 46:25; Hos 8:6, Hos 10:5-6
their precious vessels Heb. vessels of their desire, Dan 1:2-3, Dan 10:3; Isa 2:16; Hos 13:15
he shall continue Callinicus died an exile, and Euergetes survived him four or five years.
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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 Dan 11:22, Dan 11:40, Dan 9:26; Isa 8:7-8; Jer 46:7-8, Jer 51:42
then shall he return, and be stirred up or, then shall he be stirred up again
to his Dan 11:7, Dan 11:39; Isa 25:12
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the king of the south Dan 11:5, Dan 11:9
moved Dan 11:44, Dan 8:7; Ps 76:10
the multitude Dan 11:10, Dan 2:38; 1Kgs 20:13, 1Kgs 20:28; Ps 33:16-17; Eccl 9:11-12; Jer 27:6
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his heart Dan 5:19-20, Dan 5:23, Dan 8:25; Deut 8:14; 2Kgs 14:10; 2Chr 25:19, 2Chr 26:16, 2Chr 32:25; Prov 16:18; Isa 10:7-12; Ezek 28:2, Ezek 28:5, Ezek 28:17; Hab 2:4-6; Acts 12:22-23; 1Tim 3:6; 1Pet 5:5
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the king Dan 11:6-7
after certain years Heb. at the end of times, even years, Dan 4:16, Dan 12:7
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robbers of thy people Heb. children of robbers
exalt Acts 4:25-28; Rev 17:17
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cast up Jer 5:10, Jer 6:6, Jer 33:4, Jer 52:4; Ezek 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 Dan 11:6, Dan 8:7; Josh 1:5; Prov 21:30-31
his chosen people Heb. the people of his choices
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shall do Dan 11:3, Dan 11:36, Dan 8:4, Dan 8:7
glorious land or, goodly land, Dan 11:41, Dan 11:45, Dan 8:9; Isa 8:8, Heb. land of ornament, Jer 3:19 *marg.
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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 Dan 11:19; 2Kgs 12:17; 2Chr 20:3; Prov 19:21; Ezek 4:3, Ezek 4:7, Ezek 25:2; Luke 9:51
upright ones or, much uprightness, or, equal conditions, corrupting. Heb. to corrupt. neither. Dan 9:26; Ps 56:9; Ezek 17:17; Matt 12:30; Luke 11:23; Rom 8:31
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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 Gen 10:4-5; Jer 2:10, Jer 31:10; Ezek 27:6; Zeph 2:11
for his own behalf Heb. for him
the reproach Heb. his reproach.
he shall cause Judg 1:7; Hos 12:14; Matt 7:2
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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; Ps 27:2, Ps 37:36; Jer 46:6; Ezek 26:21
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estate or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 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. Deut 15:2-3; 2Kgs 23:35
anger Heb. angers, Prov 30:33
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estate or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 11:20
shall stand Dan 7:8, Dan 8:9, Dan 8:23, Dan 8:25
a vile person Antiochus Epiphanes, called also Epimanes or madman, for his despicable conduct. 1Sam 3:13; Ps 12:8, Ps 15:4; Isa 32:5; Nah 1:14
by flatteries Dan 11:32, Dan 11:34; Judg 9:1-20; 2Sam 15:2-6; Ps 55:21
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with Dan 11:10, Dan 9:26; Isa 8:7-8; Amos 8:8, Amos 9:5; Nah 1:8; Rev 12:15-16
also Dan 8:10-11, Dan 8:25
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work Dan 8:25; Gen 34:13; Ps 52:2; Prov 11:18; Ezek 17:13-19; Rom 1:29; 2Cor 11:3; 2Thess 2:9
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peaceably even upon the fattest or, into the peaceable and fat, etc
he shall scatter Judg 9:4; Prov 17:8, Prov 19:6
forecast his devices Heb. think his thoughts, Dan 7:25; Prov 23:7; Ezek 38:10; Matt 9:4
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stir up Dan 11:2, Dan 11:10; Prov 15:18, Prov 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.
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that feed 2Sam 4:2-12; 2Kgs 8:14, 2Kgs 10:6-9; Ps 41:9; Mic 7:5-6; Matt 26:23; Mark 14:20; John 13:18
overflow Dan 11:10, Dan 11:22
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hearts Heb. their hearts
shall be to 2Sam 13:26; Ps 12:2, Ps 52:1, Ps 58:2, Ps 64:6; Prov 12:20, Prov 23:6-8, Prov 26:23
speak lies Ps 62:9; Jer 9:3-5, Jer 41:1-3
but Prov 19:21; Ezek 17:9
yet Dan 11:29, Dan 11:35, Dan 11:40, Dan 8:19, Dan 10:1; Hab 2:3; Acts 1:7, Acts 17:31; 1Thess 5:1
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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. Dan 11:22, Dan 11:30-32, Dan 8:24; Acts 3:25
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time Dan 8:19, Dan 10:1; Isa 14:31; Acts 17:26; Gal 4:2
as the former Dan 11:23, Dan 11:25
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the ships He was compelled to retire from Egypt by Roman ambassadors. Gen 10:4; Num 24:24; 1Chr 1:7; Isa 23:1, Isa 23:12; Jer 2:10; Ezek 27:6
and have indignation Dan 11:28, Dan 7:25; Rev 12:12
have intelligence Neh 6:12; Matt 24:10
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arms Dan 8:24; Rev 17:12
they shall pollute Dan 8:11, Dan 12:11; Lam 1:10, Lam 2:7; Ezek 7:20-21, Ezek 9:7, Ezek 24:21-22
shall take Dan 8:12-13, Dan 8:26, Dan 9:27
the abomination Dan 8:13, Dan 9:27, Dan 12:11; Matt 24:15; Mark 13:14; Luke 21:20
maketh desolate or, astonisheth, Acts 13:40-41
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corrupt or, cause to dissemble, 2Thess 2:9-12; Rev 13:12-15
the people 1Chr 28:9; Ps 9:10; Jer 31:34; John 17:3; 2Cor 4:3-6; 1John 2:3-4, 1John 5:20
shall be Prov 19:5, Prov 26:28
shall be Mic 5:7-9, Mic 7:15-17; Zech 9:13-16, Zech 10:3-6, Zech 10:12, Zech 12:3-7, Zech 14:1-4; Mal 4:2; 2Tim 2:1-3; Heb 10:32-33; Rev 6:11, Rev 7:9-10, Rev 12:7-11
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understand Dan 12:3-4, Dan 12:10; Isa 32:3-4; Zech 8:20-23; Mal 2:7; Matt 13:11, Matt 13:51-52, Matt 28:20; Luke 24:44-47; Acts 4:2-4, Acts 11:26, Acts 14:21; 2Tim 2:24-25
yet Matt 10:21, Matt 20:23, Matt 24:9; John 16:2; Acts 12:2-3; 1Cor 4:9; 2Tim 1:12, 2Tim 4:6; Heb 11:34; Rev 1:9, Rev 2:13, Rev 6:9, Rev 7:14, Rev 13:7-10, Rev 17:6
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they shall be Rev 12:2-6, Rev 12:13-17, Rev 13:1-4
cleave Matt 7:15; Acts 20:29-30; Rom 16:18; 2Cor 11:13-15; Gal 2:4; 1Tim 4:1-2; 2Tim 3:1-7, 2Tim 4:3; Titus 1:11; 2Pet 2:1-3, 2Pet 2:18-19; 1John 2:18-19, 1John 4:1, 1John 4:5; 2John 1:7; Jude 1:4; Rev 2:20, Rev 13:11-14
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some Dan 11:33, Dan 8:10; Matt 16:17, Matt 26:56, Matt 26:69-75; John 20:25; Acts 13:13, Acts 15:37-39
to try Dan 12:10; Deut 8:2-3, Deut 8:16; 2Chr 32:31; Prov 17:3; Zech 13:9; Mal 3:2-4, Mal 4:1-3; Jas 1:2; 1Pet 1:6-7; Rev 2:10
them or, by them
even Dan 11:29, Dan 11:40, Dan 8:17, Dan 8:19, Dan 9:27, Dan 10:1, Dan 12:4, Dan 12:11; Hab 2:3; Rev 14:15, Rev 17:17
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do Dan 11:16, Dan 8:4; John 5:30, John 6:38
and he The preceding verses (from Dan 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 Dan 7:8, Dan 7:20, Dan 7:25; Isa 14:13; 2Thess 2:4; Rev 13:5, Rev 17:3
speak Dan 8:11, Dan 8:24-25
the God Dan 2:47; Deut 10:17; Josh 22:22; Ps 136:2
till Dan 7:20-25, Dan 8:19, Dan 12:7, Dan 12:11-13; Rev 11:2-3, Rev 12:14, Rev 13:5
for Dan 4:35, Dan 9:26; Job 23:13-14; Ps 33:10; Prov 19:21; Isa 46:10; Acts 4:28; Rev 10:7, Rev 17:17
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the desire Gen 3:16; Deut 5:21, Deut 21:11; Song 7:10; Ezek 24:16; 1Tim 4:3
regard Gen 3:5; Isa 14:13; 2Thess 2:4
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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. 1Tim 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 Rev 13:12-17, Rev 17:1-5, Rev 18:12
pleasant things Heb. things desired, Isa 44:9
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most strong holds Heb. fortresses of munitions
gain Heb. a price. Rev 18:9-13
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at the Dan 11:35, Dan 8:17, Dan 12:4
the king of the south The Saracens, Dan 11:5-6; Ezek 38:14-18
the king of the north The Turks
like Isa 5:28, Isa 21:1, Isa 66:15; Jer 4:13; Zech 9:14
with horsemen Ezek 38:4, Ezek 38:15; Rev 9:16, Rev 16:12
overflow Dan 11:10, Dan 11:22
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enter Dan 11:45; Ezek 38:8-13
glorious land or, goodly land, Dan 11:16, Heb. land of delight, or, ornament
even Isa 11:13-15; Jer 9:26, Jer 48:47, Jer 49:6
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stretch forth Heb. send forth
and Ezek 29:14; Zech 10:10-11, Zech 14:17; Rev 11:8
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the Libyans Jer 46:9-10; Ezek 38:5
at his Exod 11:8; Judg 4:10
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east Dan 11:11, Dan 11:30; Ezek 38:9-12; Rev 16:12, Rev 17:13, Rev 19:19-21
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between Joel 2:20; Zech 14:8
in the Dan 11:16, Dan 11:41; Ps 48:2; Isa 2:2, Isa 14:13; Mic 4:2; 2Thess 2:4
glorious holy mountain or, goodly, Heb. mountain of delight of holiness
he shall come Dan 2:35, Dan 7:26, Dan 8:25; Ezek 38:22-23, Ezek 39:2; 2Thess 2:8; Rev 13:10, Rev 14:14-20; Rev 19:19-21, Rev 20:2, Rev 20:9
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in the Dan 5:31, Dan 9:1
to confirm Dan 10:18; Acts 14:22
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will I Dan 8:26, Dan 10:1, Dan 10:21; Prov 22:21; Amos 3:7; John 10:35, John 18:37-38; Rev 21:5
three These were, Cambyses, son of Cyrus; Smerdis the Magian imposter; and Darius Hystaspes. Ezra 4:5-6
far Ps 73:6-7
stir Herodotus says the army of Xerxes consisted of 5,283,220 men, besides the Carthaginians, consisting of 300,000 men, and 200 ships. Dan 11:25, Dan 7:5, Dan 8:4
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a mighty Alexander the Great, whose kingdom after his death, as we have seen, was divided into four parts. Dan 7:6, Dan 8:5-8, Dan 8:21
do Dan 11:16, Dan 11:36, Dan 4:35, Dan 5:19, Dan 8:4-14; Eph 1:11; Heb 2:4; Jas 1:18
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he shall stand Job 20:5-7; Ps 37:35-36, Ps 49:6-12, Ps 73:17-20; Luke 12:20
and shall be Dan 7:6, Dan 8:8, Dan 8:22; Ps 39:6; Eccl 2:18-19, Eccl 4:8; Matt 12:25
be plucked Dan 7:8; Jer 12:15, Jer 12:17, Jer 18:7, Jer 31:40, Jer 45:4
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the king Ptolemy Lagus, king of Egypt, Cyrene, etc. Dan 11:8-9, Dan 11:11, Dan 11:14, Dan 11:25, Dan 11:40
and one Dan 11:3-4
he shall Seleucus Nicator, who had Syria, etc., to which he added Macedonia and Thrace.
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the end Dan 11:13; Ezek 38:8-9
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 Dan 11:7, Dan 11:13, Dan 11:15, Dan 11:40
an agreement Heb. rights
retain Job 38:15; Ps 10:5; Ezek 30:21; Zech 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.
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out of Job 14:7; Isa 9:14, Isa 11:1; Jer 12:2; Mal 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. Dan 11:20; Ps 49:10-13, Ps 109:8; Luke 12:20
in his estate or, in his place, or office, Dan 11:20
and shall prevail Ps 55:23; Ezek 17:18
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their gods Gen 31:30; Exod 12:12; Num 33:4; Deut 12:3; Judg 18:24; Isa 37:19, Isa 46:1-2; Jer 43:12-13, Jer 46:25; Hos 8:6, Hos 10:5-6
their precious vessels Heb. vessels of their desire, Dan 1:2-3, Dan 10:3; Isa 2:16; Hos 13:15
he shall continue Callinicus died an exile, and Euergetes survived him four or five years.
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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 Dan 11:22, Dan 11:40, Dan 9:26; Isa 8:7-8; Jer 46:7-8, Jer 51:42
then shall he return, and be stirred up or, then shall he be stirred up again
to his Dan 11:7, Dan 11:39; Isa 25:12
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the king of the south Dan 11:5, Dan 11:9
moved Dan 11:44, Dan 8:7; Ps 76:10
the multitude Dan 11:10, Dan 2:38; 1Kgs 20:13, 1Kgs 20:28; Ps 33:16-17; Eccl 9:11-12; Jer 27:6
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his heart Dan 5:19-20, Dan 5:23, Dan 8:25; Deut 8:14; 2Kgs 14:10; 2Chr 25:19, 2Chr 26:16, 2Chr 32:25; Prov 16:18; Isa 10:7-12; Ezek 28:2, Ezek 28:5, Ezek 28:17; Hab 2:4-6; Acts 12:22-23; 1Tim 3:6; 1Pet 5:5
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the king Dan 11:6-7
after certain years Heb. at the end of times, even years, Dan 4:16, Dan 12:7
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robbers of thy people Heb. children of robbers
exalt Acts 4:25-28; Rev 17:17
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cast up Jer 5:10, Jer 6:6, Jer 33:4, Jer 52:4; Ezek 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 Dan 11:6, Dan 8:7; Josh 1:5; Prov 21:30-31
his chosen people Heb. the people of his choices
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shall do Dan 11:3, Dan 11:36, Dan 8:4, Dan 8:7
glorious land or, goodly land, Dan 11:41, Dan 11:45, Dan 8:9; Isa 8:8, Heb. land of ornament, Jer 3:19 *marg.
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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 Dan 11:19; 2Kgs 12:17; 2Chr 20:3; Prov 19:21; Ezek 4:3, Ezek 4:7, Ezek 25:2; Luke 9:51
upright ones or, much uprightness, or, equal conditions, corrupting. Heb. to corrupt. neither. Dan 9:26; Ps 56:9; Ezek 17:17; Matt 12:30; Luke 11:23; Rom 8:31
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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 Gen 10:4-5; Jer 2:10, Jer 31:10; Ezek 27:6; Zeph 2:11
for his own behalf Heb. for him
the reproach Heb. his reproach.
he shall cause Judg 1:7; Hos 12:14; Matt 7:2
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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; Ps 27:2, Ps 37:36; Jer 46:6; Ezek 26:21
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estate or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 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. Deut 15:2-3; 2Kgs 23:35
anger Heb. angers, Prov 30:33
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estate or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 11:20
shall stand Dan 7:8, Dan 8:9, Dan 8:23, Dan 8:25
a vile person Antiochus Epiphanes, called also Epimanes or madman, for his despicable conduct. 1Sam 3:13; Ps 12:8, Ps 15:4; Isa 32:5; Nah 1:14
by flatteries Dan 11:32, Dan 11:34; Judg 9:1-20; 2Sam 15:2-6; Ps 55:21
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with Dan 11:10, Dan 9:26; Isa 8:7-8; Amos 8:8, Amos 9:5; Nah 1:8; Rev 12:15-16
also Dan 8:10-11, Dan 8:25
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work Dan 8:25; Gen 34:13; Ps 52:2; Prov 11:18; Ezek 17:13-19; Rom 1:29; 2Cor 11:3; 2Thess 2:9
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peaceably even upon the fattest or, into the peaceable and fat, etc
he shall scatter Judg 9:4; Prov 17:8, Prov 19:6
forecast his devices Heb. think his thoughts, Dan 7:25; Prov 23:7; Ezek 38:10; Matt 9:4
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stir up Dan 11:2, Dan 11:10; Prov 15:18, Prov 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.
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that feed 2Sam 4:2-12; 2Kgs 8:14, 2Kgs 10:6-9; Ps 41:9; Mic 7:5-6; Matt 26:23; Mark 14:20; John 13:18
overflow Dan 11:10, Dan 11:22
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hearts Heb. their hearts
shall be to 2Sam 13:26; Ps 12:2, Ps 52:1, Ps 58:2, Ps 64:6; Prov 12:20, Prov 23:6-8, Prov 26:23
speak lies Ps 62:9; Jer 9:3-5, Jer 41:1-3
but Prov 19:21; Ezek 17:9
yet Dan 11:29, Dan 11:35, Dan 11:40, Dan 8:19, Dan 10:1; Hab 2:3; Acts 1:7, Acts 17:31; 1Thess 5:1
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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. Dan 11:22, Dan 11:30-32, Dan 8:24; Acts 3:25
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time Dan 8:19, Dan 10:1; Isa 14:31; Acts 17:26; Gal 4:2
as the former Dan 11:23, Dan 11:25
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the ships He was compelled to retire from Egypt by Roman ambassadors. Gen 10:4; Num 24:24; 1Chr 1:7; Isa 23:1, Isa 23:12; Jer 2:10; Ezek 27:6
and have indignation Dan 11:28, Dan 7:25; Rev 12:12
have intelligence Neh 6:12; Matt 24:10
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arms Dan 8:24; Rev 17:12
they shall pollute Dan 8:11, Dan 12:11; Lam 1:10, Lam 2:7; Ezek 7:20-21, Ezek 9:7, Ezek 24:21-22
shall take Dan 8:12-13, Dan 8:26, Dan 9:27
the abomination Dan 8:13, Dan 9:27, Dan 12:11; Matt 24:15; Mark 13:14; Luke 21:20
maketh desolate or, astonisheth, Acts 13:40-41
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corrupt or, cause to dissemble, 2Thess 2:9-12; Rev 13:12-15
the people 1Chr 28:9; Ps 9:10; Jer 31:34; John 17:3; 2Cor 4:3-6; 1John 2:3-4, 1John 5:20
shall be Prov 19:5, Prov 26:28
shall be Mic 5:7-9, Mic 7:15-17; Zech 9:13-16, Zech 10:3-6, Zech 10:12, Zech 12:3-7, Zech 14:1-4; Mal 4:2; 2Tim 2:1-3; Heb 10:32-33; Rev 6:11, Rev 7:9-10, Rev 12:7-11
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understand Dan 12:3-4, Dan 12:10; Isa 32:3-4; Zech 8:20-23; Mal 2:7; Matt 13:11, Matt 13:51-52, Matt 28:20; Luke 24:44-47; Acts 4:2-4, Acts 11:26, Acts 14:21; 2Tim 2:24-25
yet Matt 10:21, Matt 20:23, Matt 24:9; John 16:2; Acts 12:2-3; 1Cor 4:9; 2Tim 1:12, 2Tim 4:6; Heb 11:34; Rev 1:9, Rev 2:13, Rev 6:9, Rev 7:14, Rev 13:7-10, Rev 17:6
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they shall be Rev 12:2-6, Rev 12:13-17, Rev 13:1-4
cleave Matt 7:15; Acts 20:29-30; Rom 16:18; 2Cor 11:13-15; Gal 2:4; 1Tim 4:1-2; 2Tim 3:1-7, 2Tim 4:3; Titus 1:11; 2Pet 2:1-3, 2Pet 2:18-19; 1John 2:18-19, 1John 4:1, 1John 4:5; 2John 1:7; Jude 1:4; Rev 2:20, Rev 13:11-14
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some Dan 11:33, Dan 8:10; Matt 16:17, Matt 26:56, Matt 26:69-75; John 20:25; Acts 13:13, Acts 15:37-39
to try Dan 12:10; Deut 8:2-3, Deut 8:16; 2Chr 32:31; Prov 17:3; Zech 13:9; Mal 3:2-4, Mal 4:1-3; Jas 1:2; 1Pet 1:6-7; Rev 2:10
them or, by them
even Dan 11:29, Dan 11:40, Dan 8:17, Dan 8:19, Dan 9:27, Dan 10:1, Dan 12:4, Dan 12:11; Hab 2:3; Rev 14:15, Rev 17:17
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do Dan 11:16, Dan 8:4; John 5:30, John 6:38
and he The preceding verses (from Dan 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 Dan 7:8, Dan 7:20, Dan 7:25; Isa 14:13; 2Thess 2:4; Rev 13:5, Rev 17:3
speak Dan 8:11, Dan 8:24-25
the God Dan 2:47; Deut 10:17; Josh 22:22; Ps 136:2
till Dan 7:20-25, Dan 8:19, Dan 12:7, Dan 12:11-13; Rev 11:2-3, Rev 12:14, Rev 13:5
for Dan 4:35, Dan 9:26; Job 23:13-14; Ps 33:10; Prov 19:21; Isa 46:10; Acts 4:28; Rev 10:7, Rev 17:17
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the desire Gen 3:16; Deut 5:21, Deut 21:11; Song 7:10; Ezek 24:16; 1Tim 4:3
regard Gen 3:5; Isa 14:13; 2Thess 2:4
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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. 1Tim 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 Rev 13:12-17, Rev 17:1-5, Rev 18:12
pleasant things Heb. things desired, Isa 44:9
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most strong holds Heb. fortresses of munitions
gain Heb. a price. Rev 18:9-13
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at the Dan 11:35, Dan 8:17, Dan 12:4
the king of the south The Saracens, Dan 11:5-6; Ezek 38:14-18
the king of the north The Turks
like Isa 5:28, Isa 21:1, Isa 66:15; Jer 4:13; Zech 9:14
with horsemen Ezek 38:4, Ezek 38:15; Rev 9:16, Rev 16:12
overflow Dan 11:10, Dan 11:22
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enter Dan 11:45; Ezek 38:8-13
glorious land or, goodly land, Dan 11:16, Heb. land of delight, or, ornament
even Isa 11:13-15; Jer 9:26, Jer 48:47, Jer 49:6
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stretch forth Heb. send forth
and Ezek 29:14; Zech 10:10-11, Zech 14:17; Rev 11:8
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the Libyans Jer 46:9-10; Ezek 38:5
at his Exod 11:8; Judg 4:10
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east Dan 11:11, Dan 11:30; Ezek 38:9-12; Rev 16:12, Rev 17:13, Rev 19:19-21
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between Joel 2:20; Zech 14:8
in the Dan 11:16, Dan 11:41; Ps 48:2; Isa 2:2, Isa 14:13; Mic 4:2; 2Thess 2:4
glorious holy mountain or, goodly, Heb. mountain of delight of holiness
he shall come Dan 2:35, Dan 7:26, Dan 8:25; Ezek 38:22-23, Ezek 39:2; 2Thess 2:8; Rev 13:10, Rev 14:14-20; Rev 19:19-21, Rev 20:2, Rev 20:9