Daniel 10:20

10:20 He said, “Do you know why I have come to you? ¹  Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.

Daniel 11:11

11:11 “Then the king of the south ²  will be enraged and will march out to fight against the king of the north, who will also muster a large army, but that army will be delivered into his hand.

¹ sn The question is rhetorical, intended to encourage reflection on Daniel’s part.

² sn This king of the south refers to Ptolemy IV Philopator (ca. 221-204 B.C.).