Daniel 11:16 kjv
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.
Daniel 11:16 nkjv
But he who comes against him shall do according to his own will, and no one shall stand against him. He shall stand in the Glorious Land with destruction in his power.
Daniel 11:16 niv
The invader will do as he pleases; no one will be able to stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land and will have the power to destroy it.
Daniel 11:16 esv
But he who comes against him shall do as he wills, and none shall stand before him. And he shall stand in the glorious land, with destruction in his hand.
Daniel 11:16 nlt
"The king of the north will march onward unopposed; none will be able to stop him. He will pause in the glorious land of Israel, intent on destroying it.
Daniel 11 16 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 11:4 | His force shall be scattered and destroyed, and the kingdom shall be divided and pulled apart. | Prophecy of division and weakness |
| Dan 8:25 | And through his policy he shall cause deceit to prosper under his hand, and in his own mind he shall magnify himself. | Characterization of his deceptive nature |
| Dan 8:10 | And it grew even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and trampled upon them. | Description of his arrogance and opposition to divine authority |
| 1 Sam 15:23 | For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king. | Principle of rebellion leading to rejection |
| Isa 14:12-15 | How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. | Parallel of a proud king's downfall |
| Luke 10:18 | And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. | Jesus' observation of Satan's fall |
| Rev 13:5 | And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. | Description of a future powerful, blasphemous entity |
| Rev 19:20 | And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. | Final judgment of oppressive powers |
| Job 20:7 | Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds; Yet he shall be utterly destroyed for ever: they shall see him no more that saw him. | Poetic description of utter destruction |
| Ps 37:36 | I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. But he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. | The disappearance of the wicked |
| Prov 10:7 | The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. | Contrast between righteous and wicked remembrance |
| Zeph 1:3 | I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with the wicked; and I will cut off man from off the land, saith the Lord. | Divine judgment involving complete removal |
| Ezek 28:19 | All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more. | Lament for a fallen king, absolute end |
| Dan 2:21 | And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding unto them that know understanding: | God's ultimate sovereignty over rulers |
| 1 Cor 1:27-29 | But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things that are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no man should glory in his presence. | God's power to bring down the mighty |
| Acts 12:21-23 | And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. | Herod Agrippa I's pride and his sudden death |
| Isa 30:7 | For the Egyptians shall be vain and of no help: therefore have I cried concerning this their strength, their confidence and their ruin. | Futility of reliance on human strength |
| Jer 17:5 | Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. | The curse of trusting in man |
| Matt 10:33 | But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. | Consequences of denying Christ |
| Jude 1:11 | Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Korah. | Historical examples of rebellion and destruction |
Daniel 11 verses
Daniel 11 16 Meaning
He will also turn his face toward the forts of his own land, but he will stumble and fall, and not be found. This verse speaks of a powerful king (traditionally identified as Antiochus IV Epiphanes, though some interpretations see a future Antichrist figure) who, after initial successes, will face his own downfall, likely due to internal weaknesses or divine intervention, resulting in his complete disappearance or destruction.
Daniel 11 16 Context
Daniel chapter 11 details a long prophetic history, primarily concerning the conflicts between the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires after Alexander the Great. This section of the chapter describes the actions of "the king of the North." Verse 16 specifically addresses a critical turning point for this king, depicting his arrival at a prominent territory and his subsequent, unexpected ruin. The immediate context is the ongoing power struggle in the region. Historically, this verse is often applied to Antiochus IV Epiphanes, whose reign was marked by aggressive campaigns and attempts to Hellenize Judea, leading to the Maccabean Revolt. However, the grand prophetic sweep of Daniel suggests that this king may also be a precursor or a type of the final Antichrist, whose ultimate destiny is complete destruction.
Daniel 11 16 Word analysis
- He: (Hebrew: הוּא - huʼ) - Refers back to the subject of the previous verses, the "king of the North."
- will also turn: (Hebrew: וְגַם־פָּנָה - wə·ḡam-pā·nâ) - Indicates an additional action, shifting focus or direction.
- his face: (Hebrew: פָּנָיו - pā·nāw) - His attention, his personal direction.
- toward: (Hebrew: עַל־ - ‘al) - Often translated as "upon," "against," or "concerning." Here, it signifies direction or focus.
- the forts: (Hebrew: צֹרֵי - ṣō·rê) - Meaning "fortified places," "strongholds," "rocks." It can refer to the land itself or specifically to its defensive positions.
- of his own land: (Hebrew: אַרְצוֹ - ’ar·ṣô) - Referring to the territory controlled by his kingdom.
- but: (Hebrew: וְ - wə) - The conjunction "and" can also function adversarially in Hebrew, implying contrast or consequence.
- he shall stumble: (Hebrew: נִכְשַׁל֙ - niḵ·šal) - To trip, to fall, to be overthrown. This implies a sudden and unexpected failure.
- and fall: (Hebrew: וְנָפַל֙ - wə·nā·pal) - A direct fall, implying defeat and ruin.
- and not be found: (Hebrew: וְלֹֽא־יִמָּצֵ֔א - wə·lōʾ-yim·mā·ṣē’) - This signifies complete annihilation or disappearance. He will not be found anywhere, suggesting utter destruction or removal from existence or historical notice.
Words-group analysis:
- turn his face toward the forts of his own land: This phrase is interpreted in several ways. Some see it as the king abandoning his foreign conquests to consolidate his power within his own borders, perhaps due to internal strife or overextension. Others interpret "his own land" more broadly to mean a place that rightfully belonged to his dominion, but his actions there led to his ruin. The emphasis is on a shift in his actions that ultimately proves disastrous.
- he shall stumble and fall, and not be found: This constitutes a powerful image of complete and final destruction. It is not a temporary setback but an utter obliteration. The inability to be found suggests that his empire crumbles, his memory is erased, or his very existence ceases to be recorded or known. This contrasts sharply with the expected outcome of a powerful conqueror.
Daniel 11 16 Bonus section
The phrase "and not be found" carries significant weight. It implies not just death but an eradication of existence or legacy. In ancient Near Eastern thought, being remembered was a form of continued existence. To be "not found" suggests a complete blotting out, possibly divinely orchestrated, fulfilling God's ultimate judgment on those who oppose Him and His people. This echoes prophecies concerning the ultimate fate of proud and oppressive kingdoms throughout Scripture, signifying the completion of God's judgment and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.
Daniel 11 16 Commentary
This verse depicts a decisive downfall for the Northern King. Despite his previous successes and aggressive nature, his attempts to secure his own territory or consolidate power lead to his ruin. The finality of "not be found" suggests utter destruction, an outcome diametrically opposed to the typical ambitions of powerful rulers who seek lasting legacy. This abrupt and total end underscores divine sovereignty and judgment upon arrogance and rebellion. Whether referring to Antiochus IV or a future Antichrist figure, the message is consistent: worldly power, when opposed to God, is ultimately transient and subject to utter destruction.