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Daniel 11:29

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Daniel 11:29 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

At the appointed time he will invade the South again, but this time will not be like the first.

King James Version KJV

At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.

American Standard Version ASV

At the time appointed he shall return, and come into the south; but it shall not be in the latter time as it was in the former.

Bible in Basic English BBE

At the time fixed he will come back and come into the south; but in the later time it will not be as it was before.

Free Bible Version FBV

At the time predicted he will return to invade the south again, but this time it won't be like before.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

At the time appointed he shall returne, and come toward the South: but the last shall not be as the first.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

At the appointed time he turneth back, and hath come against the south, and it is not as the former, and as the latter.

World English Bible WEB

“He will return at the appointed time and come into the south; but it won’t be in the latter time as it was in the former.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

At the time appointed he shall return, and come towards the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

At the time appointed he shall return, and he shall come to the south, but the latter time shall not be like the former.

Translation for Translators T4T

When it is the time that God has decided, the King of Syria and his army will invade Egypt again. But this time he will not be successful like he was before.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 11:29

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Daniel 11:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לַ/מּוֹעֵ֥ד יָשׁ֖וּב וּ/בָ֣א בַ/נֶּ֑גֶב וְ/לֹֽא תִהְיֶ֥ה כָ/רִאשֹׁנָ֖ה וְ/כָ/אַחֲרֹנָֽה
לַ/מּוֹעֵ֥ד môwʻêd H4150 meeting Prep | N-ms
יָשׁ֖וּב shûwb H7725 to return V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וּ/בָ֣א bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בַ/נֶּ֑גֶב negeb H5045 Negeb Prep | N-ms
וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part
תִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
כָ/רִאשֹׁנָ֖ה riʼshôwn H7223 first Prep | Adj
וְ/כָ/אַחֲרֹנָֽה ʼachărôwn H314 last Conj | Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 11:29

לַ/מּוֹעֵ֥ד môwʻêd H4150 "meeting" Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
יָשׁ֖וּב shûwb H7725 "to return" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
וּ/בָ֣א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בַ/נֶּ֑גֶב negeb H5045 "Negeb" Prep | N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כָ/רִאשֹׁנָ֖ה riʼshôwn H7223 "first" Prep | Adj
This word means 'first' or 'primary', referring to something that comes before others in time, place, or rank. It is used to describe the first or most important thing in a series or list.
Definition: : first adj 1) first, primary, former 1a) former (of time) 1a1) ancestors 1a2) former things 1b) foremost (of location) 1c) first (in time) 1d) first, chief (in degree) adv 2) first, before, formerly, at first
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. See also: Genesis 8:13; 1 Chronicles 27:3; Psalms 79:8.
וְ/כָ/אַחֲרֹנָֽה ʼachărôwn H314 "last" Conj | Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means last or western, and can refer to something that is behind or following something else. It is used in the Bible to describe things that are late or last in time or location.
Definition: 1) behind, following, subsequent, western 1a) behind, hindermost, western (of location) 1b) later, subsequent, latter, last (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: after (-ward), to come, following, hind(-er, -ermost, -most), last, latter, rereward, ut(ter) most. See also: Genesis 33:2; 2 Chronicles 28:26; Psalms 48:14.

Study Notes — Daniel 11:29

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1 Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.
2 Isaiah 14:31 Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.
3 Daniel 11:25 And with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him.
4 Daniel 10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. And the understanding of the message was given to him in a vision.
5 Daniel 8:19 and said, “Behold, I will make known to you what will happen in the latter time of wrath, because it concerns the appointed time of the end.
6 Daniel 11:23 After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully; for he will rise to power with only a few people.
7 Galatians 4:2 He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father.

Daniel 11:29 Summary

[This verse is saying that the king of the North will attack the South again, but it will be different from the first time. This shows that God has a plan and is in control of what is happening, as we see in Daniel 4:17 where it says that God 'sets up kings and deposes them'. The king of the North is making choices, but God is still working out His purposes, as seen in Romans 8:28 where it says that 'God works all things together for good'. We can trust that God is sovereign and has a plan, even when things seem uncertain or confusing, and we can look to verses like Jeremiah 29:11 for comfort and guidance.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the king of the North will invade the South again 'at the appointed time'?

This phrase suggests that God has a specific plan and timing for these events, as seen in Daniel 11:27, where it is also mentioned that 'the end will come at the appointed time'. This highlights God's sovereignty over all events, including those in Daniel 11:29.

How will this invasion be different from the first one?

The Bible does not specify exactly how it will be different, but it implies that the king of the North will have learned from his previous experiences and will approach the invasion with a different strategy, possibly with more force or cunning, as seen in his actions in Daniel 11:28 where he returns to his land with great wealth but still sets his heart against the holy covenant.

What can we learn about God's character from this verse?

This verse shows that God is a God of plans and purposes, who works out everything according to His will, as stated in Isaiah 46:10, and that He is also a God who gives warnings and allows nations to make choices, as seen in the king of the North's actions in Daniel 11:28-30.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on God's sovereignty and human responsibility?

This verse illustrates the complex interplay between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, as seen in other passages like Romans 9:17 and Isaiah 10:5-7, where God uses human leaders to accomplish His purposes, while still holding them accountable for their actions.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean for God to have an 'appointed time' for certain events, and how can I trust in His timing in my own life?
  2. How can I balance the idea of God's sovereignty with the reality of human choices and consequences, as seen in the king of the North's actions?
  3. What can I learn from the king of the North's mistakes and successes, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life and decisions?
  4. How does this verse encourage or challenge me to trust in God's plan and purposes, even when I do not understand what is happening?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:29

At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south,.... At the time appointed of God, he should return from Syria again to Egypt; which was his third expedition thither, and was

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:29

At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter. At the time appointed - "the time" spoken of in Daniel 11:27.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:29

Come toward the south, i.e. Egypt, to fight against Ptolemy and his wife Cleopatra, sister to Antiochus. But it shall not be as the former, or as the latter; this shall not be so prosperous as the two former expeditions, but shall fail of his victory and booty.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:29

Daniel 11:29 At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.Ver. 29. At the time appointed.] After two years. And come toward the south.] Toward Egypt. But it shall not be as the former.] Expedition, Daniel 11:25. Or as the latter.] Mentioned Daniel 11:40. God oft crosseth the wicked in the height of their hopes.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:29

(29) At the time appointed—i.e., in God’s own time. According to 1Ma 1:29, it was after two years were fully expired since his return to Syria that Antiochus made another attack upon Jerusalem. This attack was made after his return from Egypt. But it shall not be.—No such success attended him at the latter as at the former invasion.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:29

Verse 29. At the time appointed he shall return] Finding that his treachery was detected, and that the two brothers had united their counsel and strength for their mutual support, he threw off the mask; and having collected a great army early in the spring, he passed through Coelesyria; entered Egypt; and the inhabitants of Memphis having submitted to him, he came by easy marches to Alexandria. But, says the prophet, "it shall not be as the former or as the latter:" he had not the same success as the former, when he overthrew the Egyptian army at Pelusium; nor as the latter, when he took Memphis, and subdued all Egypt, except Alexandria. See the reason.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:29

29. Antiochus’ ‘third’ Egyptian expedition (b.c. 168). the time appointed] the time fixed in the counsels of God. but it shall not be in the latter time as in the former] this expedition will not be as successful as the previous one.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:29

At the time appointed - In the purposes of God. See the notes at Daniel 11:27. That is, at the time when God shall design to accomplish his own purposes in regard to him.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:29

29. It shall not be, etc. — Rather, not as the former shall be the latter. This campaign “into the south” (168 B.C.) shall not be successful as was the last (Daniel 11:25-27).

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