Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, by R.A. Torrey, [ca. 1880], at sacred-texts.com
Daniel Chapter 11
Overview
Dan 11:1, The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia; Dan 11:5, Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north; Dan 11:30, The invasion and tyranny of the Romans.
to confirm: Dan 10:18; Act 14:22
will I: Dan 8:26, Dan 10:1, Dan 10:21; Pro 22:21; Amo 3:7; Joh 10:35, Joh 18:37, Joh 18:38; Rev 21:5
three: These were, Cambyses, son of Cyrus; Smerdis the Magian imposter; and Darius Hystaspes. Ezr 4:5, Ezr 4:6
stir: Herodotus says the army of Xerxes consisted of 5,283,220 men, besides the Carthaginians, consisting of 300,000 men, and 200 ships. Dan 11:25, Dan 7:5, Dan 8:4
a mighty: Alexander the Great, whose kingdom after his death, as we have seen, was divided into four parts. Dan 7:6, Dan 8:5-8, Dan 8:21
do: Dan 11:16, Dan 11:36, Dan 4:35, Dan 5:19, Dan 8:4-14; Eph 1:11; Heb 2:4; Jam 1:18
he shall stand: Job 20:5-7; Psa 37:35, Psa 37:36, Psa 49:6-12, Psa 73:17-20; Luk 12:20
and shall be: Dan 7:6, Dan 8:8, Dan 8:22; Psa 39:6; Ecc 2:18, Ecc 2:19, Ecc 4:8; Mat 12:25
be plucked: Dan 7:8; Jer 12:15, Jer 12:17, Jer 18:7, Jer 31:40, Jer 45:4
the king: Ptolemy Lagus, king of Egypt, Cyrene, etc. Dan 11:8, Dan 11:9, Dan 11:11, Dan 11:14, Dan 11:25, Dan 11:40
he shall: Seleucus Nicator, who had Syria, etc., to which he added Macedonia and Thrace.
the end: Dan 11:13; Eze 38:8, Eze 38:9
join themselves: Heb. associate themselves
for the king's: After many wars between Ptolemy Philadelphus, king of Egypt, and Antiochus Theos, king of Syria, they agreed to make peace, on condition that the latter should put away his wife Laodice, and her sons, and marry Berenice, Ptolemy's daughter.
king: Dan 11:7, Dan 11:13, Dan 11:15, Dan 11:40
an agreement: Heb. rights
retain: Job 38:15; Psa 10:5; Eze 30:21; Zac 11:16
she shall be: Antiochus recalled Laodice, who, fearing another change, caused him to be poisoned, and Berenice and her son to be murdered, and set her son Callinicus on the throne.
he that begat her: or, whom she brought forth
he that strengthened: Her father Ptolemy, who died a few years before.
out of: Job 14:7; Isa 9:14, Isa 11:1; Jer 12:2; Mal 4:1
one stand: Ptolemy Euergetes, who, to avenge his sister's death, marched with a great army against Callinicus, took all Asia from mount Taurus to India, and returned to Egypt with an immense booty. Dan 11:20; Psa 49:10-13, Psa 109:8; Luk 12:20
in his estate: or, in his place, or office, Dan 11:20
and shall prevail: Psa 55:23; Eze 17:18
their gods: Gen 31:30; Exo 12:12; Num 33:4; Deu 12:3; Jdg 18:24; Isa 37:19, Isa 46:1, Isa 46:2; Jer 43:12, Jer 43:13, Jer 46:25; Hos 8:6, Hos 10:5, Hos 10:6
their precious vessels: Heb. vessels of their desire, Dan 1:2, Dan 1:3, Dan 10:3; Isa 2:16; Hos 13:15
he shall continue: Callinicus died an exile, and Euergetes survived him four or five years.
his sons: Seleucus Ceraunus and Antiochus the Great, sons of Callinicus. But the former being poisoned, the latter was proclaimed king, retook Seleucia and Syria, and then, after a truce, returned and overcame the Egyptian forces.
be stirred up: or, war
overflow: Dan 11:22, Dan 11:40, Dan 9:26; Isa 8:7, Isa 8:8; Jer 46:7, Jer 46:8, Jer 51:42
then shall he return, and be stirred up: or, then shall he be stirred up again
to his: Dan 11:7, Dan 11:39; Isa 25:12
the king of the south: Dan 11:5, Dan 11:9
moved: Dan 11:44, Dan 8:7; Psa 76:10
the multitude: Dan 11:10, Dan 2:38; Kg1 20:13, Kg1 20:28; Psa 33:16, Psa 33:17; Ecc 9:11, Ecc 9:12; Jer 27:6
his heart: Dan 5:19, Dan 5:20,Dan 5:23, Dan 8:25; Deu 8:14; Kg2 14:10; Ch2 25:19, Ch2 26:16, Ch2 32:25; Pro 16:18; Isa 10:7-12; Eze 28:2, Eze 28:5, Eze 28:17; Hab 2:4-6; Act 12:22, Act 12:23; Ti1 3:6; Pe1 5:5
after certain years: Heb. at the end of times, even years, Dan 4:16, Dan 12:7
robbers of thy people: Heb. children of robbers
exalt: Act 4:25-28; Rev 17:17
cast up: Jer 5:10, Jer 6:6, Jer 33:4, Jer 52:4; Eze 17:17
most fenced cities: Heb. city of munitions, After fourteen years, Ptolemy Philopater having been succeeded by Ptolemy Epiphanes, then a minor, Antiochus raised a greater army than before, and having defeated his best troops under Scopas, recovered possession of Caelo-Syria and Palestine, with all their fortified cities.
shall not: Dan 11:6, Dan 8:7; Jos 1:5; Pro 21:30,Pro 21:31
his chosen people: Heb. the people of his choices
shall do: Dan 11:3, Dan 11:36, Dan 8:4, Dan 8:7
glorious land: or, goodly land, Dan 11:41, Dan 11:45, Dan 8:9; Isa 8:8, Heb. land of ornament, Jer 3:19 *marg.
He shall also: Being assisted by the Jews, he purposed to subdue Egypt; but, entering into treaty with Ptolemy, he gave him his daughter Cleopatra in marriage, thinking to engage her to betray the interests of her husband; but in which he was deceived
set: Dan 11:19; Kg2 12:17; Ch2 20:3; Pro 19:21; Eze 4:3, Eze 4:7, Eze 25:2; Luk 9:51
upright ones: or, much uprightness, or, equal conditions, corrupting. Heb. to corrupt. neither. Dan 9:26; Psa 56:9; Eze 17:17; Mat 12:30; Luk 11:23; Rom 8:31
he turn: He subdued most of the maritime places and isles of the Mediterranean; but, being driven from Europe by the Roman consuls, he took refuge in Antioch; and, in order to raise the tribute they impressed upon him, he attempted to rob the temple of Elymais, and was there slain.
the isles: Gen 10:4, Gen 10:5; Jer 2:10, Jer 31:10; Eze 27:6; Zep 2:11
for his own behalf: Heb. for him
the reproach: Heb. his reproach.
he shall cause: Jdg 1:7; Hos 12:14; Mat 7:2
but: From the preceding verses in this chapter let us learn:
1. That God, in his providence, sets up one and pulls down another, as he pleases.
2. That this world is full of wars and fightings, which result from the indulgence of the lusts of men.
3. That all the changes and revolutions of states were plainly and perfectly foreseen by the God of heaven.
4. That no word of God can fall to the ground, but what he has declared shall infallibly come to pass.
For the elucidation of the historical parts of Scripture, it is advantageous to notice the writings of heathen authors. light is thus thrown on many passages of Holy Writ, by shewing the accomplishment of the prophecies therein contained, or customs elucidated, which, in the course of years, or in our more northern latitude, would be to us inexplicable. We have therefore reason to bless God for human learning, by which many have done great service to the readers of His blessed word. Job 20:8; Psa 27:2, Psa 37:36; Jer 46:6; Eze 26:21
estate: or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 11:21 *marg.
a raiser of taxes in the: Heb. one that causeth an exactor to pass over the, etc. Seleucus Philopater, who levied on his subjects the tribute imposed on his father, and was poisoned by his treasurer Heliodorus. Deu 15:2, Deu 15:3; Kg2 23:35
anger: Heb. angers, Pro 30:33
estate: or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 11:20
shall stand: Dan 7:8, Dan 8:9, Dan 8:23, Dan 8:25
a vile person: Antiochus Epiphanes, called also Epimanes or madman, for his despicable conduct. Sa1 3:13; Psa 12:8, Psa 15:4; Isa 32:5; Nah 1:14
by flatteries: Dan 11:32, Dan 11:34; Judg. 9:1-20; Sa2 15:2-6; Psa 55:21
with: Dan 11:10, Dan 9:26; Isa 8:7, Isa 8:8; Amo 8:8, Amo 9:5; Nah 1:8; Rev 12:15, Rev 12:16
also: Dan 8:10,Dan 8:11, Dan 8:25
work: Dan 8:25; Gen 34:13; Psa 52:2; Pro 11:18; Eze 17:13-19; Rom 1:29; Co2 11:3; Th2 2:9
peaceably even upon the fattest: or, into the peaceable and fat, etc
he shall scatter: Jdg 9:4; Pro 17:8, Pro 19:6
forecast his devices: Heb. think his thoughts, Dan 7:25; Pro 23:7; Eze 38:10; Mat 9:4
stir up: Dan 11:2, Dan 11:10; Pro 15:18, Pro 28:25
the south with: Antiochus defeated the army of Ptolemy Philometor, and in the next campaign made himself master of all Egypt, except Alexandria. While they had frequent conferences at the same table, they spoke lies to each other; and the former returned to Syria laden with riches.
that feed: Sa2 4:2-12; Kg2 8:14, Kg2 10:6-9; Psa 41:9; Mic 7:5, Mic 7:6; Mat 26:23; Mar 14:20; Joh 13:18
hearts: Heb. their hearts
shall be to: Sa2 13:26; Psa 12:2, Psa 52:1, Psa 58:2, Psa 64:6; Pro 12:20, Pro 23:6-8, Pro 26:23
speak lies: Psa 62:9; Jer 9:3-5, Jer 41:1-3
yet: Dan 11:29, Dan 11:35, Dan 11:40, Dan 8:19, Dan 10:1; Hab 2:3; Act 1:7, Act 17:31; Th1 5:1
the holy: The Jews having rejoiced at a report of his death, he took Jerusalem, and slew 40,000 of the inhabitants, and polluted the temple. Dan 11:22, Dan 11:30-32, Dan 8:24; Act 3:25
time: Dan 8:19, Dan 10:1; Isa 14:31; Act 17:26; Gal 4:2
as the former: Dan 11:23, Dan 11:25
the ships: He was compelled to retire from Egypt by Roman ambassadors. Gen 10:4; Num 24:24; Ch1 1:7; Isa 23:1, Isa 23:12; Jer 2:10; Eze 27:6
and have indignation: Dan 11:28, Dan 7:25; Rev 12:12
have intelligence: Neh 6:12; Mat 24:10
they shall pollute: Dan 8:11, Dan 12:11; Lam 1:10, Lam 2:7; Eze 7:20,Eze 7:21, Eze 9:7, Eze 24:21, Eze 24:22
shall take: Dan 8:12, Dan 8:13, Dan 8:26, Dan 9:27
the abomination: Dan 8:13, Dan 9:27, Dan 12:11; Mat 24:15; Mar 13:14; Luk 21:20
maketh desolate: or, astonisheth, Act 13:40,Act 13:41
corrupt: or, cause to dissemble, Th2 2:9-12; Rev 13:12-15
the people: Ch1 28:9; Psa 9:10; Jer 31:34; Joh 17:3; Co2 4:3-6; Jo1 2:3, Jo1 2:4, Jo1 5:20
shall be: Mic 5:7-9, Mic 7:15-17; Zac 9:13-16, Zac 10:3-6, Zac 10:12, Zac 12:3-7, Zac 14:1-4; Mal 4:2; Ti2 2:1-3; Heb 10:32, Heb 10:33; Rev 6:11, Rev 7:9, Rev 7:10, Rev 12:7-11
understand: Dan 12:3, Dan 12:4, Dan 12:10; Isa 32:3, Isa 32:4; Zac 8:20-23; Mal 2:7; Mat 13:11, Mat 13:51, Mat 13:52, Mat 28:20; Luk 24:44-47; Act 4:2-4, Act 11:26, Act 14:21; Ti2 2:24, Ti2 2:25
yet: Mat 10:21, Mat 20:23, Mat 24:9; Joh 16:2; Act 12:2, Act 12:3; Co1 4:9; Ti2 1:12, Ti2 4:6; Heb 11:34; Rev 1:9, Rev 2:13, Rev 6:9, Rev 7:14, Rev 13:7-10, Rev 17:6
they shall be: Rev 12:2-6, Rev 12:13-17, Rev 13:1-4
cleave: Mat 7:15; Act 20:29, Act 20:30; Rom 16:18; Co2 11:13-15; Gal 2:4; Ti1 4:1, Ti1 4:2; Ti2 3:1-7, Ti2 4:3; Tit 1:11; Pe2 2:1-3, Pe2 2:18, Pe2 2:19; Jo1 2:18, Jo1 2:19, Jo1 4:1, Jo1 4:5; Jo2 1:7; Jde 1:4; Rev 2:20, Rev 13:11-14
some: Dan 11:33, Dan 8:10; Mat 16:17, Mat 26:56, Mat 26:69-75; Joh 20:25; Act 13:13, Act 15:37-39
to try: Dan 12:10; Deu 8:2, Deu 8:3, Deu 8:16; Ch2 32:31; Pro 17:3; Zac 13:9; Mal 3:2-4, Mal 4:1-3; Jam 1:2; Pe1 1:6, Pe1 1:7; Rev 2:10
them: or, by them
even: Dan 11:29, Dan 11:40, Dan 8:17, Dan 8:19, Dan 9:27, Dan 10:1, Dan 12:4, Dan 12:11; Hab 2:3; Rev 14:15, Rev 17:17
do: Dan 11:16, Dan 8:4; Joh 5:30, Joh 6:38
and he: The preceding verses (from Dan 11:31) relate to the Romans, who not only destroyed the city and temple of Jerusalem, and crucified the Messiah, but during almost 300 years sought by every means to extirpate Christianity. The conversion of Constantine, though it stopped the rage of persecution, gave but little help to true religion. The power first exercised by the emperors, in calling and influencing ecclesiastical councils, gradually passed into the hands of the clergy; and the bishop and church of Rome at last carried it to an enormous length, magnifying themselves above every god.
exalt: Dan 7:8, Dan 7:20,Dan 7:25; Isa 14:13; Th2 2:4; Rev 13:5, Rev 17:3
speak: Dan 8:11, Dan 8:24, Dan 8:25
the God: Dan 2:47; Deu 10:17; Jos 22:22; Psa 136:2
till: Dan 7:20-25, Dan 8:19, Dan 12:7, Dan 12:11-13; Rev 11:2, Rev 11:3, Rev 12:14, Rev 13:5
for: Dan 4:35, Dan 9:26; Job 23:13, Job 23:14; Psa 33:10; Pro 19:21; Isa 46:10; Act 4:28; Rev 10:7, Rev 17:17
the desire: Gen 3:16; Deu 5:21, Deu 21:11; Sol 7:10; Eze 24:16; Ti1 4:3
regard: Gen 3:5; Isa 14:13; Th2 2:4
But in his estate: or, But in his stead, Heb. But as for the almighty God, in his seat shall be honour, yea, he shall honour a god whom, etc. Ti1 4:1
forces: or, munitions, Heb. Mauzzim or, gods protectors, Saints and angels, who were invoked as intercessors and protectors, had miracles ascribed to them, their relics worshipped, and their shrines and images adorned with costly offerings.
a god: Rev 13:12-17, Rev 17:1-5, Rev 18:12
pleasant things: Heb. things desired, Isa 44:9
most strong holds: Heb. fortresses of munitions
gain: Heb. a price. Rev 18:9-13
at the: Dan 11:35, Dan 8:17, Dan 12:4
the king of the south: The Saracens, Dan 11:5, Dan 11:6; Eze 38:14-18
the king of the north: The Turks
like: Isa 5:28, Isa 21:1, Isa 66:15; Jer 4:13; Zac 9:14
with horsemen: Eze 38:4, Eze 38:15; Rev 9:16, Rev 16:12
enter: Dan 11:45; Eze 38:8-13
glorious land: or, goodly land, Dan 11:16, Heb. land of delight, or, ornament
even: Isa 11:13-15; Jer 9:26, Jer 48:47, Jer 49:6
stretch forth: Heb. send forth
and: Eze 29:14; Zac 10:10,Zac 10:11, Zac 14:17; Rev 11:8
the Libyans: Jer 46:9, Jer 46:10; Eze 38:5
east: Dan 11:11, Dan 11:30; Eze 38:9-12; Rev 16:12, Rev 17:13, Rev 19:19-21
in the: Dan 11:16, Dan 11:41; Psa 48:2; Isa 2:2, Isa 14:13; Mic 4:2; Th2 2:4
glorious holy mountain: or, goodly, Heb. mountain of delight of holiness
he shall come: Dan 2:35, Dan 7:26, Dan 8:25; Eze 38:22, Eze 38:23, Eze 39:2; Th2 2:8; Rev 13:10, Rev 14:14-20; Rev 19:19-21, Rev 20:2, Rev 20:9