Daniel 11:41

"“At the time of the end the king of the south will contend with him; and the king of the north will come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, with horsemen, and with many ships. He will enter into the countries, and will overflow and pass through."

Key Reflection

This verse foretells a tumultuous period at the end of the age when conflict arises between the king of the south (likely Egypt) and the king of the north (possibly Syria or a later power like Rome). The rapid and overwhelming military actions described symbolize the intense spiritual battles and political upheavals that precede significant divine interventions.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He shall enter also into the glorious land -Margin, “land of delight,” or ornament, or goodly land. The Hebrew is, “land of ornament;” that is, of beauty, to wit, Palestine, or the holy land. The same word is used inDaniel 11:16. See the note at that place. As to the fact that he would invade that land, see the notes atDaniel 11:28,Daniel 11:31-33. And many countries shall be overthrown -The word countries here is supplied by the translators. The Hebrew wordרבותrabôthmay denote “many things,” and might refer to cities, dwellings, institutions, etc.

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