11:2 'Now then, I will reveal the truth to you. Three more Persian kings will reign, to be succeeded by a fourth, far richer than the others. Using his wealth for political advantage, he will stir up everyone to war against the kingdom of Greece.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 2 , 'Now then, I will reveal the truth to you. Three more Persian kings will reign, to be succeeded by a fourth, far richer than the others. Using his wealth for political advantage, he will stir up everyone to war against the kingdom of Greece.
11:3 'Then a mighty king will rise to power who will rule a vast kingdom and accomplish everything he sets out to do.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 3 , 'Then a mighty king will rise to power who will rule a vast kingdom and accomplish everything he sets out to do.
11:4 But at the height of his power, his kingdom will be broken apart and divided into four parts. It will not be ruled by the king's descendants, nor will the kingdom hold the authority it once had. For his empire will be uprooted and given to others.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 4 , But at the height of his power, his kingdom will be broken apart and divided into four parts. It will not be ruled by the king's descendants, nor will the kingdom hold the authority it once had. For his empire will be uprooted and given to others.
11:5 'The king of the south will increase in power, but one of this king's own officials will become more powerful than he and will rule his kingdom with great strength.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 5 , 'The king of the south will increase in power, but one of this king's own officials will become more powerful than he and will rule his kingdom with great strength.
11:6 '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 given up along with her supporters.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 6 , '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 given up along with her supporters.
11:7 But when one of her relatives becomes king of the south, he will raise an army and enter the fortress of the king of the north and defeat him.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 7 , But when one of her relatives becomes king of the south, he will raise an army and enter the fortress of the king of the north and defeat him.
11:8 When he returns again to Egypt, he will carry back their idols with him, along with priceless gold and silver dishes. For some years afterward he will leave the king of the north alone.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 8 , When he returns again to Egypt, he will carry back their idols with him, along with priceless gold and silver dishes. For some years afterward he will leave the king of the north alone.
11:9 'Later the king of the north will invade the realm of the king of the south but will soon return to his own land.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 9 , 'Later the king of the north will invade the realm of the king of the south but will soon return to his own land.
11:10 However, the sons of the king of the north will assemble a mighty army that will advance like a flood and carry the battle as far as the enemy's fortress.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 10 , However, the sons of the king of the north will assemble a mighty army that will advance like a flood and carry the battle as far as the enemy's fortress.
11:11 Then the king of the south, in great anger, will rally against the vast forces assembled by the king of the north and will defeat them.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 11 , Then the king of the south, in great anger, will rally against the vast forces assembled by the king of the north and will defeat them.
11:12 After the enemy army is swept away, the king of the south will be filled with pride and will have many thousands of his enemies killed. But his success will be short lived.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 12 , After the enemy army is swept away, the king of the south will be filled with pride and will have many thousands of his enemies killed. But his success will be short lived.
11:13 'A few years later, the king of the north will return with a fully equipped army far greater than the one he lost.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 13 , 'A few years later, the king of the north will return with a fully equipped army far greater than the one he lost.
11:14 At that time there will be a general uprising against the king of the south. Lawless ones among your own people will join them in order to fulfill the vision, but they will not succeed.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 14 , At that time there will be a general uprising against the king of the south. Lawless ones among your own people will join them in order to fulfill the vision, but they will not succeed.
11:15 Then the king of the north will come and lay siege to a fortified city and capture it. The best troops of the south will not be able to stand in the face of the onslaught.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 15 , Then the king of the north will come and lay siege to a fortified city and capture it. The best troops of the south will not be able to stand in the face of the onslaught.
11:16 '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.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 16 , '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.
11:17 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.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 17 , 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.
11:18 'After this, he will turn his attention to the coastal cities and conquer many. But a commander from another land will put an end to his insolence and will cause him to retreat in shame.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 18 , 'After this, he will turn his attention to the coastal cities and conquer many. But a commander from another land will put an end to his insolence and will cause him to retreat in shame.
11:19 He will take refuge in his own fortresses but will stumble and fall, and he will be seen no more.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 19 , He will take refuge in his own fortresses but will stumble and fall, and he will be seen no more.
11:20 'His successor will be remembered as the king who sent a tax collector to maintain the royal splendor, but after a very brief reign, he will die, though neither in battle nor open conflict.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 20 , 'His successor will be remembered as the king who sent a tax collector to maintain the royal splendor, but after a very brief reign, he will die, though neither in battle nor open conflict.
11:21 'The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not directly in line for royal succession. But he will slip in when least expected and take over the kingdom by flattery and intrigue.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 21 , 'The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not directly in line for royal succession. But he will slip in when least expected and take over the kingdom by flattery and intrigue.
11:22 Before him great armies will be swept away, including a covenant prince.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 22 , Before him great armies will be swept away, including a covenant prince.
11:23 By making deceitful promises, he will make various alliances. With a mere handful of followers, he will become strong.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 23 , By making deceitful promises, he will make various alliances. With a mere handful of followers, he will become strong.
11:24 Without warning he will enter the richest areas of the land and do something that none of his predecessors ever did--distribute among his followers the plunder and wealth of the rich. He will plot the overthrow of strongholds, but this will last for only a short while.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 24 , Without warning he will enter the richest areas of the land and do something that none of his predecessors ever did--distribute among his followers the plunder and wealth of the rich. He will plot the overthrow of strongholds, but this will last for only a short while.
11:25 'Then he will stir up his courage and raise a great army against the king of the south. The king of the south will go to battle with a mighty army, but to no avail, for plots against him will succeed.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 25 , 'Then he will stir up his courage and raise a great army against the king of the south. The king of the south will go to battle with a mighty army, but to no avail, for plots against him will succeed.
11:26 Those of his own household will bring his downfall. His army will be swept away, and many will be killed.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 26 , Those of his own household will bring his downfall. His army will be swept away, and many will be killed.
11:27 Seeking nothing but each other's harm, these kings will plot against each other at the conference table, attempting to deceive each other. But it will make no difference, for an end will still come at the appointed time.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 27 , Seeking nothing but each other's harm, these kings will plot against each other at the conference table, attempting to deceive each other. But it will make no difference, for an end will still come at the appointed time.
11:28 'The king of the north will then return home with great riches. On the way he will set himself against the people of the holy covenant, doing much damage before continuing his journey.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 28 , 'The king of the north will then return home with great riches. On the way he will set himself against the people of the holy covenant, doing much damage before continuing his journey.
11:29 'Then at the appointed time he will once again invade the south, but this time the result will be different.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 29 , 'Then at the appointed time he will once again invade the south, but this time the result will be different.
11:30 For warships from western coastlands will scare him off, and he will withdraw and return home. But he will vent his anger against the people of the holy covenant and reward those who forsake the covenant.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 30 , For warships from western coastlands will scare him off, and he will withdraw and return home. But he will vent his anger against the people of the holy covenant and reward those who forsake the covenant.
11:31 His army will take over the Temple fortress, polluting the sanctuary, putting a stop to the daily sacrifices, and setting up the sacrilegious object that causes desecration.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 31 , His army will take over the Temple fortress, polluting the sanctuary, putting a stop to the daily sacrifices, and setting up the sacrilegious object that causes desecration.
11:32 He will flatter those who have violated the covenant and win them over to his side. But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 32 , He will flatter those who have violated the covenant and win them over to his side. But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him.
11:33 'Those who are wise will give instruction to many. But for a time many of these teachers will die by fire and sword, or they will be jailed and robbed.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 33 , 'Those who are wise will give instruction to many. But for a time many of these teachers will die by fire and sword, or they will be jailed and robbed.
11:34 While all these persecutions are going on, a little help will arrive, though many who join them will not be sincere.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 34 , While all these persecutions are going on, a little help will arrive, though many who join them will not be sincere.
11:35 And some who are wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way, they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end, for the appointed time is still to come.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 35 , And some who are wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way, they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end, for the appointed time is still to come.
11:36 'The king will do as he pleases, exalting himself and claiming to be greater than every god there is, even blaspheming the God of gods. He will succeed--until the time of wrath is completed. For what has been determined will surely take place.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 36 , 'The king will do as he pleases, exalting himself and claiming to be greater than every god there is, even blaspheming the God of gods. He will succeed--until the time of wrath is completed. For what has been determined will surely take place.
11:37 He will have no regard for the gods of his ancestors, or for the god beloved of women, or for any other god, for he will boast that he is greater than them all.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 37 , He will have no regard for the gods of his ancestors, or for the god beloved of women, or for any other god, for he will boast that he is greater than them all.
11:38 Instead of these, he will worship the god of fortresses--a god his ancestors never knew--and lavish on him gold, silver, precious stones, and costly gifts.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 38 , Instead of these, he will worship the god of fortresses--a god his ancestors never knew--and lavish on him gold, silver, precious stones, and costly gifts.
11:39 Claiming this foreign god's help, he will attack the strongest fortresses. He will honor those who submit to him, appointing them to positions of authority and dividing the land among them as their reward.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 39 , Claiming this foreign god's help, he will attack the strongest fortresses. He will honor those who submit to him, appointing them to positions of authority and dividing the land among them as their reward.
11:40 'Then at the time of the end, the king of the south will attack him, and the king of the north will storm out against him with chariots, cavalry, and a vast navy. He will invade various lands and sweep through them like a flood.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 40 , 'Then at the time of the end, the king of the south will attack him, and the king of the north will storm out against him with chariots, cavalry, and a vast navy. He will invade various lands and sweep through them like a flood.
11:41 He will enter the glorious land of Israel, and many nations will fall, but Moab, Edom, and the best part of Ammon will escape.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 41 , He will enter the glorious land of Israel, and many nations will fall, but Moab, Edom, and the best part of Ammon will escape.
11:42 He will conquer many countries, and Egypt will not escape.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 42 , He will conquer many countries, and Egypt will not escape.
11:43 He will gain control over the gold, silver, and treasures of Egypt, and the Libyans and Ethiopians will be his servants.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 43 , He will gain control over the gold, silver, and treasures of Egypt, and the Libyans and Ethiopians will be his servants.
11:44 'But then news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will set out in great anger to destroy many as he goes.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 44 , 'But then news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will set out in great anger to destroy many as he goes.
11:45 He will halt between the glorious holy mountain and the sea and will pitch his royal tents there, but while he is there, his time will suddenly run out, and there will be no one to help him.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 11 , Verse 45 , He will halt between the glorious holy mountain and the sea and will pitch his royal tents there, but while he is there, his time will suddenly run out, and there will be no one to help him.
