Daniel 11:18-21
<07760> [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 Elyma‹s, and was there slain.
coastal <0339> [the isles.]
shameful ............... shameful <02781> [for his own behalf. Heb. for him. the reproach. Heb. his reproach. he shall cause.]
stumble <03782> [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.
<03653> [estate. or, place.]
<05674 05065> [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.
anger <0639> [anger. Heb. angers.]
place <03653> [estate. or, place.]
arise <05975> [shall stand.]
despicable <0959> [a vile person.]
Antiochus Epiphanes, called also {Epimanes,} or madman, for his despicable conduct.
deceit <02519> [by flatteries.]
