Daniel 11:17 kjv
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.
Daniel 11:17 nkjv
"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 to destroy it; but she shall not stand with him, or be for him.
Daniel 11:17 niv
He will determine to come with the might of his entire kingdom and will make an alliance with the king of the South. And he will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom, but his plans will not succeed or help him.
Daniel 11:17 esv
He shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and he shall bring terms of an agreement and perform them. He shall give him the daughter of women to destroy the kingdom, but it shall not stand or be to his advantage.
Daniel 11:17 nlt
He will make plans to come with the might of his entire kingdom and will form an alliance with the king of the south. He will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom from within, but his plan will fail.
Daniel 11 17 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 11:17 | "He also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and equity;" | Daniel 11:17 |
| Daniel 11:17 | "and when he had done so, he made a treaty with him." | Daniel 11:17 |
| Daniel 11:17 | "and he gave him the daughter of women in marriage, to overthrow it," | Daniel 11:17 |
| Daniel 11:17 | "but she would not stand on his side, nor be for him." | Daniel 11:17 |
| Daniel 8:9 | "And out of one of them came forth a little horn..." | Daniel 8:9 |
| Daniel 8:23 | "And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors fail..." | Daniel 8:23 |
| Daniel 8:25 | "And through his understanding, he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand;" | Daniel 8:25 |
| Daniel 11:3 | "Then a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion and do according to his will." | Daniel 11:3 |
| Daniel 11:5 | "And the king of the South shall be strong, and one of his princes;" | Daniel 11:5 |
| Daniel 11:6 | "And in some years they shall join themselves; and the daughter of the king of the South shall come to the king of the North to make an agreement;" | Daniel 11:6 |
| Daniel 11:10 | "But when his sons shall stir up war, and assemble a great force..." | Daniel 11:10 |
| Daniel 11:11 | "Then the king of the South shall be moved with rage, and come forth and fight..." | Daniel 11:11 |
| Daniel 11:16 | "But he that comes against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him." | Daniel 11:16 |
| Genesis 26:28 | "And they said, ‘Let us make a covenant with you, that you shall do us no harm, as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good...’" | Genesis 26:28 |
| Jeremiah 31:31 | "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant..." | Jeremiah 31:31 |
| John 10:10 | "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy." | John 10:10 |
| Romans 3:23 | "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." | Romans 3:23 |
| Romans 8:31 | "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" | Romans 8:31 |
| 1 Corinthians 7:35 | "This I say for your own benefit; not to lay any restraint upon you, but that you may live a life of propriety and associate yourselves with the Lord without distraction." | 1 Corinthians 7:35 |
| Philippians 1:6 | "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." | Philippians 1:6 |
Daniel 11 verses
Daniel 11 17 Meaning
Verse 17 of Daniel chapter 11 describes a political maneuver by the "king of the south" (historically identified with Ptolemy V Epiphanes of Egypt) to solidify his power and alliance through marriage. He planned to send an army and take his daughters from "the pleasant land" (Israel) to be queens for the "king of the north" (Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid Empire). This act was intended to strengthen his own kingdom and position against rivals.
Daniel 11 17 Context
Chapter 11 of Daniel is a prophecy detailing the history of the Persian and Grecian empires, focusing particularly on the conflicts between the "king of the north" (Seleucid rulers) and the "king of the south" (Ptolemaic rulers). Verse 17 continues this narrative, specifically addressing events related to Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid Empire and Ptolemy V Epiphanes of Egypt. The broader historical context is the post-Alexander the Great era, a time of intense political maneuvering and warfare among his successors. This verse describes Antiochus III's strategic, yet ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to incorporate Egypt's influence into his realm through a diplomatic marriage.
Daniel 11 17 Word Analysis
He (וְהוּא - vehū): Refers to Antiochus III, the king of the north.
also (גַּם - gam): Indicates an additional action taken by Antiochus.
set his face (וַיָּשֶׂם פָּנָיו - vāyāśem pānāyw): Expresses determination and a focused intent to act.
to enter (לָבוֹא - lāḇōʾ): To come or to march in, signifying an offensive or assertive movement.
with the strength (בְּחֵיל - bəḥêl): With military might or a substantial army.
of his whole kingdom (כָּל־מַלְכוּתוֹ - kol-malḵutô): Emphasizes the deployment of his full resources and power.
and equity (וּצְדָקָה - ūṣəḏāqâ): This word is debated. It can mean justice or righteousness. Some interpret it as the king acting in what he perceived as a just or lawful manner, or perhaps as an outward show of justification for his actions.
and when he had done so (וּבְעֹשֹׂתוֹ כֵּן - ūḇə‘ōśtô kēn): Referring to his military preparation and initial actions.
he made a treaty (בְּרִית - bərîṯ): A pact or covenant.
with him (אִתּוֹ - ’itô): With the king of the south (Ptolemy V).
and he gave him (וְנָתַן לוֹ - wənāṯan lô): Refers to Antiochus giving his daughter.
the daughter of women (בַּת־יָשִׂימוֹת - baṯ-yāśimōṯ): Literally "daughter of women" or "daughter of placing/beauty." This likely refers to his own daughter, Cleopatra, famed for her beauty, given in marriage. The term might also subtly hint at her intended role in furthering his political aims.
in marriage (לְשַׁחֲתָהּ - ləšəḥaṯāh): The phrase is challenging. It can mean "to corrupt her," "to destroy her," or "to bring her to ruin." In the context, it implies using her as a tool to weaken or subvert the king of the south's kingdom.
but she (וְלֹא־תִהְיֶה־לוֹ - wəlōʾ-tihyeh-lô): The "she" refers to Cleopatra.
would not stand on his side (עוֹדֶרֶת לֹא־תַעֲמֹד - ‘ōḏereṯ lōʾ-ta‘mōḏ): She would not support or remain loyal to her father, Antiochus III.
nor be for him (וְלֹא־לָהּ - wəlōʾ-lâ): She would not be an instrument for his designs or aligned with his interests.
Groups of words analysis: The verse outlines a two-pronged strategy: military might ("strength of his whole kingdom") coupled with a diplomatic alliance ("made a treaty" with his daughter in marriage). However, the latter was undermined by the daughter's lack of loyalty ("she would not stand on his side, nor be for him"), rendering the king of the north's plot ultimately unsuccessful in its ultimate goal of influencing or overthrowing the king of the south through this particular strategy.
Daniel 11 17 Bonus Section
The use of "daughter of women" (בַּת־יָשִׂימוֹת - baṯ-yāśimōṯ) has generated discussion. Some scholars suggest it emphasizes her beauty, which was part of the lure, while others see a potential subtle prophetic insight into the outcome of this alliance. The phrase "to overthrow it" (לְשַׁחֲתָהּ - ləšəḥaṯāh) strongly implies a covert intent to destabilize the south. The eventual loyalty of Cleopatra to Ptolemy underscores the unpredictability of human relationships in the midst of political maneuvering, a theme recurring in the prophecies of Daniel concerning the succession of rulers and their often-unintended consequences.
Daniel 11 17 Commentary
Verse 17 details Antiochus III's calculated attempt to absorb Egypt's political influence through a strategic marriage alliance. He sent his daughter, Cleopatra, to marry Ptolemy V. The intent was to position her to undermine Ptolemy's reign from within, ultimately bringing the Egyptian kingdom under Syrian control. However, this sophisticated plan backfired. Historical accounts suggest Cleopatra sided with her husband and Egyptian interests, rather than her father's political machinations. This demonstrates how human strategy, even when seemingly potent, is subject to unforeseen factors and personal loyalties, ultimately highlighting a divine oversight in world events that ensures the purposes of God are not thwarted by political intrigue.