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Daniel 11:26

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Daniel 11:26 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Those who eat from his provisions will seek to destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain.

King James Version KJV

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

American Standard Version ASV

Yea, they that eat of his dainties shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow; and many shall fall down slain.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And his fears will overcome him and be the cause of his downfall, and his army will come to complete destruction, and a great number will be put to the sword.

Free Bible Version FBV

Those closest to him will destroy him. His army will be wiped out—many will fall in battle.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Yea, they that feede of the portion of his meate, shall destroy him: and his armie shall ouerflowe: and many shall fall, and be slaine.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and those eating his portion of food destroy him, and his force overfloweth, and fallen have many wounded.

World English Bible WEB

Yes, those who eat of his delicacies will destroy him, and his army will be swept away. Many will fall down slain.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Yes, they that feed of the portion of his provisions shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And they that eat bread with him, shall destroy him, and his army shall be overthrown: and many shall fall down slain.

Translation for Translators T4T

Even his most trusted advisors will plan to get rid of him. His army will be defeated and many of his soldiers will be killed.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 11:26

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Daniel 11:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֹכְלֵ֧י פַת בָּג֛/וֹ יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ/הוּ וְ/חֵיל֣/וֹ יִשְׁט֑וֹף וְ/נָפְל֖וּ חֲלָלִ֥ים רַבִּֽים
וְ/אֹכְלֵ֧י ʼâkal H398 to eat Conj | V-Qal
פַת pathbag H6598 choice N-ms
בָּג֛/וֹ pathbag H6598 choice N-ms | Suff
יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ/הוּ shâbar H7665 to break V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וְ/חֵיל֣/וֹ chayil H2428 Helech Conj | N-ms | Suff
יִשְׁט֑וֹף shâṭaph H7857 to overflow V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/נָפְל֖וּ nâphal H5307 to fall Conj | V-Qal-3cp
חֲלָלִ֥ים châlâl H2491 slain Adj
רַבִּֽים rab H7227 many Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 11:26

וְ/אֹכְלֵ֧י ʼâkal H398 "to eat" Conj | V-Qal
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
פַת pathbag H6598 "choice" N-ms
In the Bible, this word describes a special portion of food, like a king's delicacy. It is used to describe the best food, set aside for important people like royalty.
Definition: portion of food for king, delicacies
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: portion (provision) of meat. See also: Daniel 1:5; Daniel 1:15; Daniel 11:26.
בָּג֛/וֹ pathbag H6598 "choice" N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word describes a special portion of food, like a king's delicacy. It is used to describe the best food, set aside for important people like royalty.
Definition: portion of food for king, delicacies
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: portion (provision) of meat. See also: Daniel 1:5; Daniel 1:15; Daniel 11:26.
יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ/הוּ shâbar H7665 "to break" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
וְ/חֵיל֣/וֹ chayil H2428 "Helech" Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
יִשְׁט֑וֹף shâṭaph H7857 "to overflow" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to overflow or gush, often used to describe a strong flow of water. It can also imply cleansing or conquering, as seen in various Old Testament passages, including Psalm 69. The word is used to describe powerful natural events.
Definition: 1) to wash, rinse, overflow, engulf, rinse or wash off 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to overflow 1a2) to flow, run 1a3) to rinse or wash off 1b) (Niphal) to be swept away, be rinsed out 1c) (Pual) to be rinsed, be scoured and rinsed
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: drown, (over-) flow(-whelm, rinse, run, rush, (throughly) wash (away). See also: Leviticus 6:21; Isaiah 28:17; Psalms 69:3.
וְ/נָפְל֖וּ nâphal H5307 "to fall" Conj | V-Qal-3cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
חֲלָלִ֥ים châlâl H2491 "slain" Adj
This word describes something or someone that has been profaned or hurt, like in Numbers 35:33. It can also mean to be pierced or wounded, as in physically harmed.
Definition: : killed 1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced 1a) pierced, fatally wounded 1b) slain Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. See also: Genesis 34:27; Isaiah 66:16; Psalms 69:27.
רַבִּֽים rab H7227 "many" Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.

Study Notes — Daniel 11:26

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1 Daniel 11:10 But his sons will stir up strife and assemble a great army, which will advance forcefully, sweeping through like a flood, and will again carry the battle as far as his fortress.
2 Daniel 11:40 At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood.
3 2 Samuel 4:2–12 Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin, because the Beerothites fled to Gittaim and have lived there as foreigners to this day. And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth. Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. They brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, “Here is the head of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has granted vengeance to my lord the king against Saul and his offspring.” But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, when someone told me, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ and thought he was a bearer of good news, I seized him and put him to death at Ziklag. That was his reward for his news! How much more, when wicked men kill a righteous man in his own house and on his own bed, shall I not now require his blood from your hands and remove you from the earth!” So David commanded his young men, and they killed Rechab and Baanah. They cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron, but they took the head of Ish-bosheth and buried it in Abner’s tomb in Hebron.
4 Daniel 11:22 Then a flood of forces will be swept away before him and destroyed, along with a prince of the covenant.
5 John 13:18 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’
6 2 Kings 10:6–9 Then Jehu wrote them a second letter and said: “If you are on my side, and if you will obey me, then bring the heads of your master’s sons to me at Jezreel by this time tomorrow.” Now the sons of the king, seventy in all, were being brought up by the leading men of the city. And when the letter arrived, they took the sons of the king and slaughtered all seventy of them. They put their heads in baskets and sent them to Jehu at Jezreel. When the messenger arrived, he told Jehu, “They have brought the heads of the sons of the king.” And Jehu ordered, “Pile them in two heaps at the entrance of the gate until morning.” The next morning, Jehu went out and stood before all the people and said, “You are innocent. It was I who conspired against my master and killed him. But who killed all these?
7 Mark 14:20 He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
8 2 Kings 8:14 So Hazael left Elisha and went to his master, who asked him, “What did Elisha say to you?” And he replied, “He told me that you would surely recover.”
9 Psalms 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
10 Micah 7:5–6 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household.

Daniel 11:26 Summary

This verse is warning us that even those who seem to be on our side can turn against us if we're not careful. The king in this story thought he was safe because he had a strong army and lots of food, but it wasn't enough to protect him from those who wanted to destroy him (as seen in 2 Samuel 15:1-6). We can learn from this that true safety and security come from trusting in God, not in our own strength or the support of others (as encouraged in Psalm 20:7-8 and Proverbs 3:5-6). By putting our trust in God, we can avoid the dangers of pride and the fleeting nature of human loyalty, and instead find true peace and security in Him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that those who eat from his provisions will seek to destroy him?

This phrase suggests that even those who benefit from the king's generosity will ultimately turn against him, as seen in the story of Absalom's rebellion against King David in 2 Samuel 15:1-6. This serves as a warning against the dangers of pride and the fleeting nature of human loyalty.

Why will the king's army be swept away and many fall slain?

The king's army will be swept away because God is sovereign over the rise and fall of nations, as proclaimed in Daniel 2:21 and Daniel 4:17. The many who fall slain will be a result of the king's own actions and the consequences of his sin, as warned in Proverbs 21:7.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Daniel 11?

This verse is part of a larger prophecy about the rise and fall of various kingdoms, including the king of the North and the king of the South, as described in Daniel 11:1-45. It highlights the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty rather than human strength or alliances, as emphasized in Psalm 20:7-8.

What can we learn from the king's downfall in this verse?

We can learn that pride and a lack of trust in God will ultimately lead to destruction, as seen in the stories of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:1-37 and King Herod in Acts 12:20-23. Instead, we should humble ourselves and seek God's wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and James 1:5-8.

Reflection Questions

  1. How can I apply the lesson of this verse to my own life, avoiding the trap of pride and trusting in God's sovereignty instead?
  2. What are some ways that I can cultivate humility and a dependence on God, rather than relying on my own strength or the support of others?
  3. How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's goodness and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty or chaos?
  4. What are some potential consequences of turning against God or rejecting His sovereignty, as seen in this verse and other parts of Scripture?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:26

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him,.... Those of his own household, his familiar friends, his courtiers and counsellors, and the generals of his army; his destruction,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:26

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:26

His most familiar friends and confidants shall be false and treacherous to him, for he shall he overthrown with a great slaughter, as when Nilus overflows the country, for there was the battle, between Mount Casius and Pelusium.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:26

Daniel 11:26 Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.Ver. 26. Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat.] His own courtiers, captains, and pensioners, corrupted by Antiochus, betrayed Philometor. See /Apc 1Ma 1:16-20. In trust I have oft found treason, said Queen Elizabeth.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:26

(26) They that feed.—The context points to treachery. The false companions of the southern king betray him to the enemy; he is broken, the hostile army pours in, and many are slain. This has been referred to the second campaign of Antiochus in Egypt; however, history is silent of any treachery against Physcon. St. Jerome remarks: “Nostri secundum superiorem sensum interpretantur omnia de Antichristo qui nasciturus est de populo Judœorum, et de Babylone venturus, primum superaturus est regem Egypti, qui est unus de tribus cornibus.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:26

Verse 26. Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat] This is the proof of what has been last noted, that the intrigues of Antiochus, corrupting the ministers and officers of Ptolemy, were the cause of all the disasters that felt on the Egyptian king. They that fed of the portion of his meat - who were in his confidence and pay, and possessed the secrets of the state, betrayed him; and these were the means of destroying him and his army, so that he was defeated, as was before observed.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:26

26. And they that eat of his delicacies (Daniel 1:5) shall break him] some of his courtiers will be his ruin. For the expression, cf. 1 Kings 2:7, ‘those that eat of thy table’; break, as Daniel 11:20. The allusion may be to Eulaeus and Lenaeus, at whose ill-advised suggestion it was that Philometor was first led to think of reconquering Syria, and the former of whom, after the battle of Pelusium, persuaded the king to abandon his country. Ptolemy Macron, also, the very capable (Polyb. xxvii. 12) governor of Cyprus (though this was perhaps later), deserted to Antiochus (2Ma 10:13). and his army shall overflow] i.e. Antiochus’ army. But the pronouns from Daniel 11:25 b refer all to Philometor: the verb should therefore probably be vocalized as a passive (éִ ?ùָּׁ ?èֵ ?ó) and his army (Philometor’s) shall be flooded (or swept) away; the word, as Daniel 11:22. and many shall fall down slain] cf. 1Ma 1:18, ‘and many fell down slain’ (also of Antiochus’ victories in Egypt), where the Greek (except in the tense) is exactly the same as in LXX. and Theod. here.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:26

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him - They of his own family; they who are nourished at his table; they who are his cabinet counselors, and professed and confidential friends.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:26

25, 26. These verses probably describe the campaign of Antiochus Epiphanes (170 B.C.) against Ptolemy Philometer of Egypt, the king of the south.

Sermons on Daniel 11:26

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J. Wilbur Chapman And Judas Iscariot by J. Wilbur Chapman J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the tragic story of Judas Iscariot, highlighting his heartless betrayal of Jesus, rejection of grace, and dreadful end. Chapman draws lessons from
John Gill Of the Decrees of Rejection, of Some Angels, and of Some Men. by John Gill John Gill addresses the complex theological concepts of divine rejection, focusing on the rejection of certain angels and men. He explains that God's decree of rejection is rooted
R.A. Torrey Jesus Predicts That One of the Twelve Should Betray Him and Another Deny Him John 13:18-38 by R.A. Torrey R.A. Torrey explores the profound sorrow of Jesus as He predicts the betrayal by Judas and the denial by Peter, emphasizing the deep love Jesus had for both despite their impending
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