Daniel 11:26

"“He will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south will wage war in battle with an exceedingly great and mighty army, but he won’t stand; for they will devise plans against him."

Key Reflection

In Daniel 11:26, the text describes a significant military confrontation between two regional powers. The "he" in the verse refers to the king of the north, who mobilizes his forces against the king of the south with a large army. This setup creates an immediate tension, as it sets the stage for conflict. However, the narrative quickly turns to emphasize the outcome: despite the great and mighty force the king of the south musters in response, he will not succeed. This failure is due to strategic maneuvers and plans devised against him by his adversaries, highlighting the complexity and devious nature of geopolitical conflicts during this period.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him -They of his own family; they who are nourished at his table; they who are his cabinet counselors, and professed and confidential friends. The meaning is, that they would prove treacherous and unfaithful. This is by no means improbable. Antiochus was powerful, and had seized upon Pelusium, and upon Memphis, and upon the fairest portions of Egypt. He was also in possession of the person of the lawful king, and had a fair prospect of subduing the whole country.

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