Daniel 11:9 kjv
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land.
Daniel 11:9 nkjv
"Also the king of the North shall come to the kingdom of the king of the South, but shall return to his own land.
Daniel 11:9 niv
Then the king of the North will invade the realm of the king of the South but will retreat to his own country.
Daniel 11:9 esv
Then the latter shall come into the realm of the king of the south but shall return to his own land.
Daniel 11:9 nlt
"Later the king of the north will invade the realm of the king of the south but will soon return to his own land.
Daniel 11 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 11:8 | "Also their gods with their molten images, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold, will he carry captive into Egypt;" | Commentary on northern king's success |
| Isa 46:1-2 | "Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast. They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into captivity." | Idols captured during defeat |
| Psa 135:15-18 | "The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see; they have ears, but do not hear, nor is any breath in their mouths. Those who make them become like them; so do all who trust in them." | Contrast between God and idols |
| 1 Sam 17:45 | "Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.'" | God's power over enemies |
| Psa 37:17 | "For the arms of the wicked are broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous." | Divine support of the righteous |
| Josh 7:5 | "And the men of Ai struck about thirty-seven of their men and pursued them toward the stone gate and struck them down on the descent. And the hearts of the people melted and became like water." | Similar demoralizing defeat |
| 1 Chr 5:20 | "And they called to God in the battle, and he listened to their pleas, because they trusted in him." | Prayer and trust in battle |
| Heb 4:12 | "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." | Spiritual strength over physical |
| Eph 6:10-17 | "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might... put on the whole armor of God..." | Spiritual armor |
| Jer 17:5-6 | "Thus says the LORD: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his arm, whose heart turns away from the LORD. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come.'" | Warning against human reliance |
| Psa 20:7 | "Some boast of chariots and some of horses, but we boast of the name of the LORD our God." | True source of victory |
| 1 Cor 1:25 | "For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men." | Divine strength in weakness |
| Isa 8:10 | "Take counsel together, and it shall come to nothing; speak a word, and it shall not be established, because God is with us." | God's sovereignty |
| Nah 1:7 | "The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him." | God as refuge |
| Ps 44:3 | "For by their own sword they won no land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm and the light of your face, because you delighted in them." | God's intervention in victory |
| Deut 20:3-4 | "and say, ‘Hear, O Israel, you are drawing near this day to battle against your enemies. Let not your heart be faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them, for the LORD your God is going with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory.’" | God fighting for His people |
| Judges 5:20-22 | "From the heavens fought the stars, from their courses they fought against Sisera. The torrent of Kishon swept them away, the ancient torrent, the torrent Kishon. Then the mother of Sisera paced her room... " | Divine intervention in war |
| Jer 51:20 | "You are my hammer and weapon of war. With you I shatter nations; with you I destroy kingdoms;" | God using instruments |
| Isa 31:3 | "The Egyptians are men, and not God, and their horses are flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, the helper stumbles, and he who is helped falls, and they all perish together." | Reliance on Egypt's strength |
| 2 Chron 20:15 | "And he said, ‘Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed by this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s." | Battle belonging to God |
Daniel 11 verses
Daniel 11 9 Meaning
This verse describes a military setback for the king of the South, who suffers a significant defeat against the king of the North. This defeat is so substantial that it weakens his forces considerably.
Daniel 11 9 Context
Daniel chapter 11 is a detailed prophecy concerning the succession of rulers in the ancient Near East, primarily focusing on the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires, successors to Alexander the Great's kingdom. This chapter contrasts the actions of the "king of the South" (Ptolemies of Egypt) and the "king of the North" (Seleucids of Syria). Verse 9 specifically details a moment where the king of the South is weakened by the king of the North's actions, likely referring to Ptolemy IV Philopator's early failures against Antiochus III the Great, before a later resurgence. This prophecy is situated within the historical context of Hellenistic geopolitical struggles.
Daniel 11 9 Word Analysis
"And (וְ/ve): Conjunction indicating sequence or addition.
at (בְּ/be): Preposition signifying 'in', 'with', or 'at'. Here, it indicates location or time.
that (הוּא/hu): Demonstrative pronoun.
time" (עֵת/et): Noun for 'time', 'season', 'occasion'.
shall (יָבוֹא/yavo): Future tense of the verb 'to come'.
the (הַ/ha): Definite article.
king (מֶלֶךְ/melekh): Noun for 'king'.
of (מִ/mi): Preposition indicating 'from'.
the (שְּׂאוּן/se'un): Possessive indicator.
South (נֶגֶב/negev): Noun for 'South' or 'Negev desert'.
come (יָבוֹא/yavo): Future tense verb 'to come'.
into (אֶל/el): Preposition indicating 'to' or 'into'.
his (מַלְכוּתוֹ/malkhuto): Possessive pronoun.
own (מַלְכוּתוֹ/malkhuto): Emphatic pronoun, or here, part of the possessive phrase.
realm (מַלְכוּת/malkhut): Noun for 'kingdom', 'reign', 'dominion'.
with (בְּ/be): Preposition.
the (עִם/im): Preposition or conjunction, 'with' or 'and'.
spoiling" (שָׁלָל/shalal): Noun for 'spoil', 'plunder', 'booty'.
Group Analysis: "the king of the South" refers to the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. "come into his own realm" signifies that the northern king's aggression would extend into Egyptian territory. "with the spoiling" indicates that the northern king's invasion would involve significant plundering, depleting the South's resources and potentially their captured treasures, further weakening them. This points to an invasion with destructive intent.
Daniel 11 9 Bonus Section
This verse aligns with historical accounts where Seleucid rulers, particularly Antiochus III, waged successful campaigns against the Ptolemies, infringing upon Egyptian territories and extracting wealth. The description echoes the anxieties of ancient peoples facing powerful invading armies who sought not just conquest but also plunder, thereby stripping nations of their assets and confidence. The imagery of spoiling is a consistent theme in biblical warfare, emphasizing the devastating consequences for the defeated.
Daniel 11 9 Commentary
Verse 9 signifies a major blow to the king of the South. The king of the North's military superiority and aggressive strategy result in him invading the South's territory and seizing spoils. This loss is not just territorial but also demoralizing, impacting the South's capacity to wage war effectively. The mention of "spoiling" highlights the destructive and exploitative nature of the northern king's campaign, suggesting a significant reduction in the South's wealth and power. This event is a precursor to further conflict detailed in the chapter.