Daniel 11:31-35

11:31 His forces will rise up and profane the fortified sanctuary, stopping the daily sacrifice. In its place they will set up the abomination that causes desolation. 11:32 Then with smooth words he will defile those who have rejected the covenant. But the people who are loyal to their God will act valiantly. 11:33 These who are wise among the people will teach the masses. However, they will fall by the sword and by the flame, 10  and they will be imprisoned and plundered for some time. 11  11:34 When they stumble, they will be granted some help. But many will unite with them deceitfully. 11:35 Even some of the wise will stumble, resulting in their refinement, purification, and cleansing until the time of the end, for it is still for the appointed time.


tn Heb “arms.”

tn Heb “the sanctuary, the fortress.”

tn Heb “will give.”

tn Or “corrupt.”

tn Heb “acted wickedly toward.”

tn Heb “know.” The term “know” sometimes means “to recognize.” In relational contexts it can have the connotation “recognize the authority of, be loyal to,” as it does here.

sn This is an allusion to the Maccabean revolt, which struggled to bring about Jewish independence in the second century B.C.

tn Heb “the many.”

tn Heb “stumble.”

10 tn Or “by burning.”

11 tn Heb “days.”