Daniel 11:24 kjv
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.
Daniel 11:24 nkjv
He shall enter peaceably, even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time.
Daniel 11:24 niv
When the richest provinces feel secure, he will invade them and will achieve what neither his fathers nor his forefathers did. He will distribute plunder, loot and wealth among his followers. He will plot the overthrow of fortresses?but only for a time.
Daniel 11:24 esv
Without warning he shall come into the richest parts of the province, and he shall do what neither his fathers nor his fathers' fathers have done, scattering among them plunder, spoil, and goods. He shall devise plans against strongholds, but only for a time.
Daniel 11:24 nlt
Without warning he will enter the richest areas of the land. Then he will distribute among his followers the plunder and wealth of the rich ? something his predecessors had never done. He will plot the overthrow of strongholds, but this will last for only a short while.
Daniel 11 24 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 11:21 | "He shall enter richly into a province..." | Daniel 11:21 (Preceding Context) |
| Dan 11:22 | "...the forces shall be overwhelmed and broken, and also the prince of the covenant." | Daniel 11:22 (Consequences) |
| Dan 11:23 | "And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully..." | Daniel 11:23 (Methodology) |
| Dan 11:25 | "He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south..." | Daniel 11:25 (Subsequent Action) |
| Dan 8:9 | "And out of one of them came forth a little horn..." | Daniel 8:9 (Similar Kingly Rise) |
| Dan 8:10 | "And it grew great, even to the host of heaven..." | Daniel 8:10 (Expansion) |
| Dan 8:23 | "And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached their full measure, a king of bold face, one who understands riddles, shall arise." | Daniel 8:23 (Description of Ruler) |
| Isa 14:13 | "You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the remote sides of the north’" | Isaiah 14:13 (Prideful Ambition) |
| Jer 1:14 | "Then the LORD said to me, 'Out of the north evil shall break forth on all the inhabitants of the land.'" | Jeremiah 1:14 (Northern Threat) |
| Eze 38:15 | "You will come from your place out of the remote parts of the north..." | Ezekiel 38:15 (Northern Invader) |
| Mat 24:5 | "For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray." | Matthew 24:5 (Deception Theme) |
| 2 Th 2:3 | "Let no one deceive you in any way, for that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed..." | 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (Man of Lawlessness) |
| Rev 13:5 | "And authority was given to it to continue for forty-two months." | Revelation 13:5 (Duration of Authority) |
| Rev 17:3 | "And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names..." | Revelation 17:3 (Beast Imagery) |
| Rev 20:7 | "And when the thousand years are ended, Satan will be loosed from his prison..." | Revelation 20:7 (Satanic Activity) |
| Luke 10:18 | "He said to them, 'I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.'" | Luke 10:18 (Satanic Defeat/Fall) |
| John 8:44 | "You are of your father the devil, and your desire is to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning..." | John 8:44 (Devil's Nature) |
| Col 2:15 | "He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him." | Colossians 2:15 (Christ's Victory) |
| Rom 16:20 | "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you." | Romans 16:20 (Crushing Satan) |
| John 1:14 | "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." | John 1:14 (Incarnation) |
| Psa 55:12 | "If an enemy had reviled me, then I could bear it..." | Psalm 55:12 (Betrayal) |
Daniel 11 verses
Daniel 11 24 Meaning
Daniel 11:24 describes a future king, identified as the "king of the north," who will come with great wealth and subtly seize control of a province or territory that was previously ruled by his predecessors. His actions will be contrary to the previous kings, suggesting a shift in policy, dominion, or approach. This verse introduces an element of deceptive acquisition of power and resources by this northern ruler.
Daniel 11 24 Context
Chapter 11 of Daniel continues the prophetic vision initiated in chapter 10. It describes a succession of kings, primarily focusing on the conflict between the "king of the north" (traditionally interpreted as the Seleucid dynasty ruling in the north) and the "king of the south" (traditionally interpreted as the Ptolemaic dynasty ruling in the south). Verse 24 follows verses detailing the gradual rise and methods of the king of the north. This verse specifically details how this king, after seemingly establishing a league (verse 23), will achieve his aims through stealth and with the amassed wealth that has been accumulated. The historical context likely points to a specific period of Seleucid expansion and maneuvering against the Ptolemaic kingdom, possibly referring to rulers like Antiochus III or Antiochus IV Epiphanes, though end-times interpretations also view this as a future Antichrist figure.
Daniel 11 24 Word Analysis
- וּבָא (u-vah): "and he shall come" or "and it shall come to pass."
- 'U' (וּ) - "and," a conjunction connecting this action to what preceded.
- 'Bah' (בָא) - "to come," signifying arrival or entry.
- בְּשֶׁפַע (b'shefa): "in abundance," "with fullness," "with great plenty."
- Refers to the quantity and wealth the king brings.
- Suggests significant resources and perhaps a prosperous dominion from which he comes.
- כֶּרֶם (kerem): "vineyard," but in this context, it's understood more broadly as a province, territory, or rich land.
- Likely symbolizes a fruitful and valuable region.
- The context implies he enters a region previously associated with others or a portion that yields great benefits.
- וְהָיָה (v'haya): "and he shall be" or "and it shall be."
- 'V' (וְ) - "and."
- 'Haya' (הָיָה) - "to be," indicating a state or a condition.
- אֵיפֹה (eiphóh): "where" or "what place."
- Signifies an unknown or perhaps a dispersed state.
- עַל (al): "upon" or "against."
- Indicates the object or direction of his actions or the state he finds the territory in.
- פְּרִיצֵי (pritzey): "breakers," "transgressors," "violators."
- Describes those who had occupied or ruled the territory.
- Implies they were unfaithful, wicked, or had broken some covenant or standard.
- חֶלְקָם (chelqam): "their portion," "their share," "their part."
- Refers to the territory or inheritance previously held by these transgressors.
Words Group Analysis:
- "come in abundance of [what is] the fairest of the province": This phrasing suggests a region of great wealth and beauty ("fairest of the province") that he enters not by outright conquest with military force alone, but by drawing upon the abundant resources and influence (implied by "abundance") associated with this desirable territory.
- "and shall be what no part of their portion and none of their remainder": This translates to him becoming or causing the existing parts ("portion") and what remains ("remainder") of the territory's prior rulers or established order to be utterly ineffective, corrupted, or simply absent from his control. It speaks to a thorough subversion or assimilation.
Daniel 11 24 Bonus Section
The method described here—entering a territory with wealth and rendering prior powers ineffective—echoes strategic diplomatic maneuvers and economic infiltration seen throughout history. Some scholars note the parallel to Antiochus III's later strategies where he often absorbed regions by dealing with local powers and gaining influence rather than solely relying on military conquest. The "king of the north" and "king of the south" typology is crucial; these terms shift contextually throughout Daniel, sometimes referring to the Diadochi (Successors of Alexander), sometimes pointing to Antichrist figures in future prophecies. The "fairest of the province" suggests a rich, perhaps culturally or economically significant area, making its absorption particularly valuable. This subtle seizure is a precursor to the more aggressive actions detailed in subsequent verses.
Daniel 11 24 Commentary
This verse paints a picture of subtle infiltration and control. The king of the north, rather than initiating a direct military campaign against the entirety of the south's territory at this juncture, focuses his attention on a specific, desirable region. He enters it not necessarily with overt aggression, but with immense wealth and subtle means, effectively taking possession. The key phrase "and shall be what no part of their portion and none of their remainder" suggests that he renders the existing structures and occupants of that region completely powerless and irrelevant, absorbing its essence without leaving any trace of the prior administration or influence. This act of subduing a province through shrewd maneuvering, often bolstered by riches, highlights a calculated and strategic approach that can be more effective than brute force, especially when combined with prior agreements or alliances that are then violated.