Daniel 11:6 kjv
And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times.
Daniel 11:6 nkjv
And at the end of some years they shall join forces, for the daughter of the king of the South shall go to the king of the North to make an agreement; but she shall not retain the power of her authority, and neither he nor his authority shall stand; but she shall be given up, with those who brought her, and with him who begot her, and with him who strengthened her in those times.
Daniel 11:6 niv
After some years, they will become allies. The daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to make an alliance, but she will not retain her power, and he and his power will not last. In those days she will be betrayed, together with her royal escort and her father and the one who supported her.
Daniel 11:6 esv
After some years they shall make an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement. But she shall not retain the strength of her arm, and he and his arm shall not endure, but she shall be given up, and her attendants, he who fathered her, and he who supported her in those times.
Daniel 11:6 nlt
"Some years later an alliance will be formed between the king of the north and the king of the south. The daughter of the king of the south will be given in marriage to the king of the north to secure the alliance, but she will lose her influence over him, and so will her father. She will be abandoned along with her supporters.
Daniel 11 6 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 11:5 | King of the South strengthens himself and his princes | Daniel 11:5 (direct continuation) |
| Daniel 10:13 | God's angel explains conflict with the King of Persia | Daniel 10:13 (angelic conflict) |
| Isaiah 14:13 | Lucifer's ambition to ascend above God | Isaiah 14:13 (ambition, defiance) |
| Jeremiah 50:17 | Israel afflicted by Assyria, symbolizing enemy oppression | Jeremiah 50:17 (oppression, scattering) |
| Ezekiel 28:2 | Tyranny of the King of Tyre, spirit of rebellion | Ezekiel 28:2 (pride, downfall) |
| Romans 15:4 | What was written was for our instruction | Romans 15:4 (purpose of scripture) |
| 1 Corinthians 10:11 | These things happened as examples for us | 1 Cor 10:11 (types and examples) |
| Genesis 49:22 | Joseph as a fruitful bough by a well | Gen 49:22 (vulnerability and strength) |
| Deuteronomy 33:25 | Strength from God, new strength | Deut 33:25 (divine strength) |
| Psalm 18:29 | God enables overcoming obstacles | Psalm 18:29 (overcoming by God's might) |
| Psalm 44:3 | God's power brings victory through the sword | Psalm 44:3 (divine empowerment) |
| Psalm 60:10 | God casting off enemies, not going forth with armies | Psalm 60:10 (divine action in battle) |
| Isaiah 28:2 | Enemies of God will be overthrown by His might | Isaiah 28:2 (divine judgment) |
| Luke 14:31 | Two kings going to war, considering capabilities | Luke 14:31 (strategy, preparation) |
| Proverbs 21:30 | No wisdom, counsel, or plan against the Lord | Prov 21:30 (divine sovereignty) |
| Matthew 24:7 | Nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom | Matt 24:7 (signs of the end) |
| Revelation 6:4 | The second horseman, representing war | Rev 6:4 (symbol of warfare) |
| Revelation 17:14 | Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords | Rev 17:14 (ultimate victory) |
| Revelation 19:11 | The Rider on the White Horse goes out conquering | Rev 19:11 (conquest, judgment) |
| Psalm 118:8 | It is better to trust in the Lord | Psalm 118:8 (trust in God) |
| Acts 4:24 | Peter and John praise God who made heaven and earth | Acts 4:24 (acknowledgment of Creator) |
| Hebrews 11:34 | Those in faith overcame kingdoms | Heb 11:34 (faith and conquest) |
| Joshua 1:9 | Be strong and courageous, the Lord your God is with you | Josh 1:9 (courage, divine presence) |
| Romans 8:37 | We are more than conquerors through him who loved us | Rom 8:37 (victory through Christ) |
Daniel 11 verses
Daniel 11 6 Meaning
This verse describes the actions of the King of the South after a period of strife. He strengthens his army, marches against his enemy, and ultimately gains a victory, even over their fortifications. It highlights a shift in power and military success for the King of the South.
Daniel 11 6 Context
Chapter 11 of Daniel details a long prophecy concerning the kings of the North and South, primarily interpreted as the Ptolemaic and Seleucid dynasties following Alexander the Great. This verse marks a specific military engagement and victory for the King of the South. The preceding verses set up a rivalry and conflict between these two Hellenistic powers. Verse 5 describes the King of the South becoming strong and a prince arising from his territory to counter the King of the North. Verse 6 describes the consequence of this counter-action: the King of the South's strength leading to victory and dominance in a particular conflict.
Daniel 11 6 Word Analysis
- וּבְתִקְפ֖וֹ (u'vetiq'fo): "And in his strength" - emphasizes the power and might possessed or exerted by the King of the South.
- יִתְחַזַּ֥ק (yit'chazak): "he will strengthen himself" or "he will become strong." This is a Hithpael conjugation of the root חזק (chazak), implying a proactive effort to increase one's power, often in preparation for action or conflict.
- לְמַלְכּֽוֹ (le'malko): "for his king." The singular "king" here, when referring to the King of the South, suggests either that the preceding phrase in verse 5 refers to a specific ruler, or that the prophet is telescoping events where the king of the South's influence or power over his domain increases to such an extent that it affects his rulership.
- וּמֵרֻבִּ֖ים (u'merub'bim): "and from many." This implies the source of the strength or the contingent involved in the action. It can suggest drawing power from multiple individuals or from a substantial body of people.
- לֹ֣א יַעֲמֹֽדּוּ (lo ya'amodu): "they will not stand" or "they will not endure." This refers to the inability of his enemies to withstand his advance or power.
- כִּֽי־מֵאֹ֣ת (ki me'ot): "for a portion" or "from those appointed." This phrase is challenging and can have various interpretations. It might suggest that from a certain segment of his enemies, or from those whom God had designated or permitted, they would be brought down. Some suggest it refers to a specific group being sent against him.
- לְשַׁחֲת֔וֹ (leshach'cho'to): "to his destruction." This indicates the intended outcome of the opposition against the King of the South, which is his ruin. However, because of his strengthening, this does not occur.
Group Analysis: The verse portrays the King of the South strengthening himself and his armies ("he will strengthen himself" - "and from many they will not stand"), facing opposition ("against him"), but ultimately prevailing ("for a portion of them against him to his destruction" - but this destruction fails). The strength and number of his adversaries, even those poised to destroy him, are overcome.
Daniel 11 6 Bonus Section
The mention of "king" (לְמַלְכּֽוֹ) in singular, following the plural princes in the preceding verse, has led to discussions about whether the text refers to a succession of rulers or the primary ruler whose influence grows. The phrase "and from many they will not stand" can be understood not just as numerical superiority of his army but as the disintegration of the enemy's will or capability to resist. The verse, while specific in its imagery, is a piece of a larger prophetic mosaic concerning geopolitical shifts driven by spiritual forces. The ability of the King of the South to successfully execute his plans despite seemingly overwhelming odds is a recurring theme in accounts of both historical and eschatological warfare, often depending on strategic foresight, military capability, and sometimes, divine favor.
Daniel 11 6 Commentary
This verse marks a turning point for the King of the South. Despite facing a strong opposing force, characterized by "many" who would stand "against him," he demonstrates enhanced strength and strategy. This enables him to overcome these adversaries. The phrase "for a portion... against him to his destruction" highlights that the opposition was specifically organized with the intent to annihilate him. However, his newfound or demonstrated strength renders their plans ineffective, leading to their failure rather than his. This victory likely relates to specific territorial gains or consolidations of power in the historical context of the Seleucid-Ptolemaic wars. The prophetic imagery underscores that even well-laid plans of human powers, when directed against God's purposes or against those He allows to rise, can be thwarted.