Daniel 11:19-45
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.]
Armies <02220> [with.]
leader <05057> [also.]
behave <06213> [work.]
prosperity ..... productive areas <07962 04924> [peaceably even upon the fattest. or, into the peaceable and fat, etc. he shall scatter.]
devise plans <04284 02803> [forecast his devices. Heb. think his thoughts.]
rouse <05782> [stir up.]
south .... large ....... south ....... large <05045 01419> [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.
share <0398> [that feed.]
swept away <07857> [overflow.]
minds <03824> [hearts. Heb. their hearts. shall be to.]
lies <03577 01696> [speak lies.]
succeed <06743> [but.]
end <07093> [yet.]
holy <06944> [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.
appointed time <04150> [time.]
former <07223> [as the former.]
ships <06716> [the ships.]
He was compelled to retire from Egypt by Roman ambassadors.
indignation <02194> [and have indignation.]
honor <0995> [have intelligence.]
forces <02220> [arms.]
profane <02490> [they shall pollute.]
stopping <05493> [shall take.]
abomination <08251> [the abomination.]
desolation <08074> [maketh desolate. or, astonisheth.]
valiantly <02388> [shall be.]
defile <02610> [corrupt. or, cause to dissemble.]
people <05971> [the people.]
valiantly <02388> [shall be.]
wise <07919> [understand.]
fall <03782> [yet.]
granted <05826> [they shall be.]
unite <03867> [cleave.]
wise <07919> [some.]
resulting <06884> [to try.]
wise ....... refinement purification ... cleansing <07919 01305 03835> [them. or, by them. even.]
do ........................................ must occur <06213> [do.]
exalt <07311> [and he.]
The preceding verses (from ver. 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 <07311> [exalt.]
utter <01696> [speak.]
deity .......... God ... gods <0410> [the God.]
wrath <02195> [till.]
decreed <02782> [for.]
elevate <02532> [the desire.]
<0995> [regard.]
fortresses <03653> [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.
fortresses <04581> [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.
god ..... god <0433> [a god.]
<02532> [pleasant things. Heb. things desired.]
mighty fortresses <04013 04581> [most strong holds. Heb. fortresses of munitions. gain. Heb. a price.]
time <06256> [at the.]
king .... south ....... king <05045 04428> [the king of the south. The Saracens.]
king .......... king .... north <06828 04428> [the king of the north. The Turks. like.]
horsemen <06571> [with horsemen.]
overflowing <07857> [overflow.]
enter <0935> [enter.]
beautiful land <0776 06643> [glorious land. or, goodly land.]
[Heb. land of delight, or, ornament. even.]
extend <07971> [stretch forth. Heb. send forth. and.]
Libyans <03864> [the Libyans.]
submit <04703> [at his.]
east <04217> [east.]
seas <03220> [between.]
beautiful <06643> [in the.]
beautiful holy mountain <06944 02022 06643> [glorious holy mountain. or, goodly. Heb. mountain of delight of holiness. he shall come.]
