Daniel 11:30

Daniel 11:30 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Ships of Kittim will come against him, and he will lose heart. Then he will turn back and rage against the holy covenant and do damage. So he will return and show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant.

King James Version KJV

¶ For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.

American Standard Version ASV

For ships of Kittim shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved, and shall return, and have indignation against the holy covenant, and shall do his pleasure: he shall even return, and have regard unto them that forsake the holy covenant.

Bible in Basic English BBE

For those who go out from the west will come against him, and he will be in fear and will go back, full of wrath against the holy agreement; and he will do his pleasure: and he will go back and be united with those who have given up the holy agreement.

Free Bible Version FBV

Ships from Cyprus will come to attack him, frightening him off so that he retreats. But this will make him mad, and he will attack the people of the holy agreement, recognizing those who abandon their commitment to the holy agreement.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For the shippes of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shalbe sorie and returne, and freat against the holy couenant: so shall he doe, he shall euen returne and haue intelligence with them that forsake the holy couenant.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And ships of Chittim have come in against him, and he hath been pained, and hath turned back, and hath been insolent toward the holy covenant, and hath wrought, and turned back, and he understandeth concerning those forsaking the holy covenant.

World English Bible WEB

For ships of Kittim will come against him. Therefore he will be grieved, and will return, and have indignation against the holy covenant, and will take action. He will even return, and have regard to those who forsake the holy covenant.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the galleys and the Romans shall come upon him, and he shall be struck, and shall return, and shall have indignation against the covenant of the sanctuary, and he shall succeed: and he shall return and shall devise against them that have forsaken the covenant of the sanctuary.

Translation for Translators T4T

The army of Rome will come in ships and oppose his army and cause him to be afraid. So he will be very angry, and with his army he will return to Israel and try to get rid of the Supreme Priest. The King of Syria will do what those who have abandoned the Jewish religion advise/want him to do for them.

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Daniel 11:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/בָ֨אוּ ב֜/וֹ צִיִּ֤ים כִּתִּים֙ וְ/נִכְאָ֔ה וְ/שָׁ֛ב וְ/זָעַ֥ם עַל בְּרִֽית ק֖וֹדֶשׁ וְ/עָשָׂ֑ה וְ/שָׁ֣ב וְ/יָבֵ֔ן עַל עֹזְבֵ֖י בְּרִ֥ית קֹֽדֶשׁ

וּ/בָ֨אוּ bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-3cp

ב֜/וֹ Prep | Suff

צִיִּ֤ים tsîy H6716 ship N-mp

כִּתִּים֙ Kittîy H3794 Cyprus N-proper

וְ/נִכְאָ֔ה kâʼâh H3512 be disheartened Conj | V-Niphal-3ms

וְ/שָׁ֛ב shûwb H7725 to return Conj | V-Qal-3ms

וְ/זָעַ֥ם zâʻam H2194 be indignant Conj | V-Qal-3ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

בְּרִֽית bᵉrîyth H1285 covenant N-fs

ק֖וֹדֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

וְ/עָשָׂ֑ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-3ms

וְ/שָׁ֣ב shûwb H7725 to return Conj | V-Qal-3ms

וְ/יָבֵ֔ן bîyn H995 to understand Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

עֹזְבֵ֖י ʻâzab H5800 Forsaken V-Qal

בְּרִ֥ית bᵉrîyth H1285 covenant N-fs

קֹֽדֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 11:30

וּ/בָ֨אוּ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-3cp

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.

ב֜/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

צִיִּ֤ים tsîy H6716 "ship" N-mp

This Hebrew word refers to a ship, often used to describe a vessel at sea. In the Bible, ships played a significant role in trade and travel. The word appears in various KJV translations as 'ship'.

Definition: ship

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: ship. See also: Numbers 24:24; Ezekiel 30:9; Isaiah 33:21.

כִּתִּים֙ Kittîy H3794 "Cyprus" N-proper

This word refers to the island of Cyprus or its inhabitants. In the Bible, it is also used to describe other islanders in the Mediterranean, including the Greeks and Romans. The KJV translates it as 'Chittim' or 'Kittim'.

Definition: § Chittim or Kittim = "bruisers" a general term for all islanders of the Mediterranean Sea

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Chittim, Kittim. See also: Genesis 10:4; Isaiah 23:12; Isaiah 23:1.

וְ/נִכְאָ֔ה kâʼâh H3512 "be disheartened" Conj | V-Niphal-3ms

To be disheartened or broken is what this word means, like when the Israelites were grieved after hearing the report of the 12 spies in Numbers 13.

Definition: 1) to be sad, be disheartened 1a) (Niphal) to be disheartened, be cowed 1b) (Hiphil) to make sad

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: broken, be grieved, make sad. See also: Psalms 10:10; Ezekiel 13:22; Psalms 109:16.

וְ/שָׁ֛ב shûwb H7725 "to return" Conj | V-Qal-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.

וְ/זָעַ֥ם zâʻam H2194 "be indignant" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

This Hebrew word describes being very angry or upset, often to the point of foaming at the mouth. In Numbers 23:8, it is used to describe God's indignation towards those who disobey Him. It can also mean to denounce or curse someone.

Definition: 1) to denounce, express indignation, be indignant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have indignation, be indignant, be angrily indignant, be defiant 1a2) to be abhorrent 1a3) to express indignation in speech, denounce, curse 1b) (Niphal) to show indignation, show anger

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: abhor, abominable, (be) angry, defy, (have) indignation. See also: Numbers 23:7; Proverbs 25:23; Psalms 7:12.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

בְּרִֽית bᵉrîyth H1285 "covenant" N-fs

A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.

Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation

Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.

ק֖וֹדֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

וְ/עָשָׂ֑ה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

וְ/שָׁ֣ב shûwb H7725 "to return" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

וְ/יָבֵ֔ן bîyn H995 "to understand" Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms

To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.

Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard

Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

עֹזְבֵ֖י ʻâzab H5800 "Forsaken" V-Qal

Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.

Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.

בְּרִ֥ית bᵉrîyth H1285 "covenant" N-fs

Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.

קֹֽדֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Study Notes — Daniel 11:30

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 11:30 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:30
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:30
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:30
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:30
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:30
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:30
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:30
Sermons on Daniel 11:30

Context — Kings of the South and North

28The king of the North will return to his land with great wealth, but his heart will be set against the holy covenant; so he will do damage and return to his own land. 29At the appointed time he will invade the South again, but this time will not be like the first.

30Ships of Kittim will come against him, and he will lose heart. Then he will turn back and rage against the holy covenant and do damage. So he will return and show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant.

31His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation. 32With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 10:4	And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.
2	Numbers 24:24	Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; they will subdue Asshur and Eber, but they too will perish forever.”
3	Jeremiah 2:10	Cross over to the coasts of Cyprus and take a look; send to Kedar and consider carefully; see if there has ever been anything like this:
4	Daniel 11:28	The king of the North will return to his land with great wealth, but his heart will be set against the holy covenant; so he will do damage and return to his own land.
5	Isaiah 23:12	He said, “You shall rejoice no more, O oppressed Virgin Daughter of Sidon. Get up and cross over to Cyprus— even there you will find no rest.”
6	Isaiah 23:1	This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus.
7	1 Chronicles 1:7	And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.
8	Revelation 12:12	Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.”
9	Daniel 7:25	He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.
10	Ezekiel 27:6	Of oaks from Bashan they made your oars; of wood from the coasts of Cyprus they made your deck, inlaid with ivory.

Daniel 11:30 Summary

The king of the North is opposed by the ships of Kittim, which causes him to lose heart and turn against God's people, as seen in Daniel 11:30. This verse shows how the king's heart is set against the holy covenant, and how he will do damage to those who follow God, similar to what is described in Psalm 37:32-33. The king's actions are a reminder that those who oppose God's people will ultimately face judgment, as seen in Revelation 20:12-15. By standing firm in our faith and trusting in God's covenant, we can be confident that we will overcome any opposition, just like the people who know their God in Daniel 11:32.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ships of Kittim in Daniel 11:30?

The ships of Kittim refer to a naval power that will come against the king of the North, causing him to lose heart and turn against the holy covenant, as seen in Daniel 11:30, and this event is also hinted at in Numbers 24:24, which mentions ships coming from Kittim.

Why does the king turn against the holy covenant after being opposed by the ships of Kittim?

The king turns against the holy covenant because he is filled with rage and a desire to do damage after being opposed by the ships of Kittim, as stated in Daniel 11:30, and this is consistent with the behavior of those who oppose God's people, as seen in Psalm 2:1-3.

What does it mean for the king to show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant?

Showing favor to those who forsake the holy covenant means that the king will reward and support those who reject God's covenant, as seen in Daniel 11:30, and this is similar to the behavior of other wicked leaders in the Bible, such as Antiochus Epiphanes, who is described in 1 Maccabees 1:15 and 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4.

How does this verse relate to the overall prophecy in Daniel 11?

This verse is part of a larger prophecy about the king of the North and his interactions with the holy covenant, as seen in Daniel 11:28-32, and it highlights the king's opposition to God's people and his ultimate downfall, as described in Daniel 11:45 and Revelation 19:20.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can stand firm in my faith when faced with opposition, just like the people who know their God in Daniel 11:32?
How can I be sure that I am not forsaking the holy covenant, and what are some warning signs that I might be drifting away from God's covenant?
What are some ways that I can show love and support to those who are persecuted for their faith, just like the people who are described in Hebrews 10:32-34?
How can I be prepared to face spiritual battles and opposition, just like the king of the North faces opposition from the ships of Kittim in Daniel 11:30?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:30

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him,.... Ptolemy king of Egypt, and his brother, being come to an agreement, sent an embassy to the senate of Rome, to implore their help and assistance

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:30

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:30

The ships of Chittim shall come against him, i.e. the Romans out of Italy, and parts of the Archipelago, under them, shall come with force, and they shall vex and afflict him; for the Romans had harbours for their ships and galleys in Cilicia, Macedonia, and other parts of those coasts; whereby, after they had subdued Greece, they pursued Antiochus in Asia, and sent into Egypt to prevent his going into Alexandria. — Liv. 1. 45. This grieved and fretted him; for when he lingered and framed excuses, Popilius the Roman ambassador made a circle about him with his rod, commanding he should not stir thence till he gave him a positive present answer, by which, sore against his will, he was fain to pack away out of Egypt, and withdraw his garrisons and navy thence. This made his heart boil with rancour, which he spit out all against the Jews; therefore it is said, he shall be grieved and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant; especially being solicited to it by Jason first, and Menelaus after, who were apostates, and betrayers of their brethren, and the true worship of God, /APC 2Ma 4:26,27, &c. Because Onias was in power, this they envied, therefore went to Antiochus.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:30

Daniel 11:30 For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.Ver. 30. For the ships of Chittim shall come against him,] i.e., Publius Popilius, the Roman envoy, shall come in Italian or Grecian ships, and shall, in the name of the senate and people of Rome, command Antiochus to depart with his army out of Egypt, and that forthwith. So true found Antiochus that of the poet, “ Omne, sub regno graviore, regnum est. ” Therefore he shall be grieved, and return.] And reck his wrath upon the poor Church of God, turning his rage against the Jews. And have intelligence with them that forsake the covenant.] None are so dangerous and desperate enemies to the truth as apostates and renegades, such as were here, Jason, Menelaus, &c., who privily packed with Antiochus against the city and people. Joseph., lib. xii. cap. 6; Liv., dec. 5, lib. v.; Appian. in Syr.; Justin.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:30

(30) Ships of Chittim.—On Chittim, see Genesis 10:4; comp. Numbers 24:24. The LXX. explain this of the Romans, referring to the story in Livy, xlv. 11. He shall be grieved.—Literally, he shall lose heart. Compare the words of Livy, which describe the feelings of Antiochus at the peremptory demands of Popilius: “Obstupefactus tam violento imperio.” Theodotion apparently imagined that the Cyprians came as allies to the aid of Antiochus. Return.—That is, to Palestine, where he will indulge his anger. Have intelligence—i.e., pay attention to them. These persons are such as those who are mentioned in 1Ma 1:11-16, who were anxious to Hellenise all their institutions, not only forsaking the outward sign of the covenant, but actually taking Greek names. On the manner in which Antiochus treated the apostates, see 2Ma 4:14, &c., and comp. Daniel 11:39.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:30

Verse 30. For the ships of Chittim shall come against him] Chittim is well known to mean the Roman empire. Antiochus, being now in full march to besiege Alexandria, and within seven miles of that city, heard that ships were arrived there from Rome, with legates from the senate. He went to salute them. They delivered to him the letters of the senate, in which he was commanded, on pain of the displeasure of the Roman people, to put an end to the war against his nephews. Antiochus said he would go and consult his friends; on which Popilius, one of the legates, took his staff, and instantly drew a circle round Antiochus on the sand where he stood, and commanded him not to pass that circle till he had given a definitive answer. Antiochus, intimidated, said, he would do whatever the senate enjoined; and in a few days after began his march, and returned to Syria. This is confirmed by Polybius, Livy, Velleius, Paterculus, Valerius Maximus, and Justin. Therefore he shall be grieved] "Grieving and groaning," says Polybius; both mortified, humbled, and disappointed. Have indignation against the holy covenant] For he vented his rage against the Jews; and he sent his general, Apollonius, with twenty-two thousand men against Jerusalem, plundered and set fire to the city, pulled down the houses round about it, slew much of the people, and built a castle on an eminence that commanded the temple, and slew multitudes of the poor people who had come up to worship, polluted every place, so that the temple service was totally abandoned, and all the people fled from the city. And when he returned to Antioch he published a decree that all should conform to the Grecian worship; and the Jewish worship was totally abrogated, and the temple itself consecrated to Jupiter Olympius. How great must the wickedness of the people have been when God could tolerate this! In the transacting of these matters he had intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant; with wicked Menelaus the high priest; and the apostate Jews united with him, who gave from time to time such information to Antiochus as excited him against Jerusalem the temple, and the people. See 1Macc 1:41, 62; 2Macc 6:1-9; confirmed by Josephus, War, book i. chap. 1, s. 1. The concluding reflection of Bp. Newton here is excellent:- "It may be proper to stand a little here, and reflect how particular and circumstantial this prophecy is, concerning Egypt and Syria, from the death of Alexander to the time of Antiochus Epiphanes. There is not so concise, comprehensive, and regular an account of their kings and affairs to be found in any authors of those times.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:30

21–45. Antiochus IV. (Epiphanes), 175–164.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:30

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him - The word rendered Chittim - כתים kı̂ttı̂ym - according to Gesenius, properly means “Cyprians,” so called from a celebrated Phoenician colony in the island of Cyprus.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:30

30. Ships of Chittim — The people of Kittim from the earliest times were regarded as descendants of Javan (Genesis 10:4), and “therefore belonging to the Greek or Graeco-Latin races of the West”

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