Daniel 11:44
Daniel 11:44 in Multiple Translations
But news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will go out with great fury to destroy many and devote them to destruction.
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him; and he shall go forth with great fury to destroy and utterly to sweep away many.
But he will be troubled by news from the east and from the north; and he will go out in great wrath, to send destruction on, and put an end to, great numbers.
But news from the east and the north will alarm him, and in a furious rage he will set out to destroy and exterminate many people.
But the tidings out of the East and the North shall trouble him: therefore he shall goe foorth with great wrath to destroy and roote out many.
'And reports trouble him out of the east and out of the north, and he hath gone forth in great fury to destroy, and to devote many to destruction;
But news out of the east and out of the north will trouble him; and he will go out with great fury to destroy and utterly to sweep away many.
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.
And tidings out of the east, and out of the north shall trouble him: and he shall come with a great multitude to destroy and slay many.
But he will become very frightened/alarmed when he hears reports about what is happening in the east and in the north. So he will become very angry, and send his army to fight furiously and kill many of their enemies.
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Daniel 11:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁמֻע֣וֹת
יְבַהֲלֻ֔/הוּ
מִ/מִּזְרָ֖ח
וּ/מִ/צָּפ֑וֹן
וְ/יָצָא֙
בְּ/חֵמָ֣א
גְדֹלָ֔ה
לְ/הַשְׁמִ֥יד
וּֽ/לְ/הַחֲרִ֖ים
רַבִּֽים
וּ/שְׁמֻע֣וֹת
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
tidings
Conj | N-fp
יְבַהֲלֻ֔/הוּ
bâhal
H926
to dismay
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
מִ/מִּזְרָ֖ח
mizrâch
H4217
east
Prep | N-ms
וּ/מִ/צָּפ֑וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
Conj | Prep | N-fs
וְ/יָצָא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בְּ/חֵמָ֣א
chêmâh
H2534
rage
Prep | N-fs
גְדֹלָ֔ה
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
לְ/הַשְׁמִ֥יד
shâmad
H8045
to destroy
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
וּֽ/לְ/הַחֲרִ֖ים
châram
H2763
to devote/destroy
Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
רַבִּֽים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 11:44
וּ/שְׁמֻע֣וֹת
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
"tidings"
Conj | N-fp
This Hebrew word means news or a report, often referring to a message or announcement, like the tidings of Jesus' birth in the Gospel of Luke.
Definition: 1) report, news, rumour 1a) report, news, tidings 1b) mention
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings. See also: 1 Samuel 2:24; Isaiah 28:19; Psalms 112:7.
יְבַהֲלֻ֔/הוּ
bâhal
H926
"to dismay"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to be alarmed or agitated, often suddenly. It's used in the Bible to describe people's reactions to frightening events, like battles or natural disasters. It can also mean to hurry or act hastily.
Definition: 1) to disturb, alarm, terrify, hurry, be disturbed, be anxious, be afraid, be hurried, be nervous 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be disturbed, dismayed, terrified, anxious 1a2) to be in haste, be hasty 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make haste, act hastily, be hurried, be hastened 1b2) to dismay, terrify 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to hasten 1c2) hastened, hastily gained (part.) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to hasten, hurry, make haste 1d2) to dismay, terrify
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex. See also: Genesis 45:3; Psalms 6:4; Psalms 2:5.
מִ/מִּזְרָ֖ח
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
Prep | N-ms
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
וּ/מִ/צָּפ֑וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
וְ/יָצָא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
בְּ/חֵמָ֣א
chêmâh
H2534
"rage"
Prep | N-fs
This word means intense anger or rage, like a burning fire. It's used in the Bible to describe God's wrath and human anger, often warning against the dangers of unchecked emotions. In Proverbs and Psalms, it cautions against the destructive power of anger and rage.
Definition: 1) heat, rage, hot displeasure, indignation, anger, wrath, poison, bottles 1a) heat 1a1) fever 1a2) venom, poison (fig.) 1b) burning anger, rage Aramaic equivalent: che.ma (חֱמָא "rage" H2528)
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: anger, bottles, hot displeasure, furious(-ly, -ry), heat, indignation, poison, rage, wrath(-ful). See H2529 (חֶמְאָה). See also: Genesis 27:44; Isaiah 63:5; Psalms 6:2.
גְדֹלָ֔ה
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
לְ/הַשְׁמִ֥יד
shâmad
H8045
"to destroy"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.
וּֽ/לְ/הַחֲרִ֖ים
châram
H2763
"to devote/destroy"
Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To devote or destroy something, like the objects the Israelites were told to destroy in Deuteronomy 7:26.
Definition: 1) to ban, devote, destroy utterly, completely destroy, dedicate for destruction, exterminate 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to prohibit (for common use), ban 1a2) to consecrate, devote, dedicate for destruction 1a3) to exterminate, completely destroy 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be put under the ban, be devoted to destruction 1b2) to be devoted, be forfeited 1b3) to be completely destroyed
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: make accursed, consecrate, (utterly) destroy, devote, forfeit, have a flat nose, utterly (slay, make away). See also: Exodus 22:19; Joshua 11:21; Isaiah 11:15.
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 11:44
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- Daniel 11:44 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:44
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:44
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:44
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:44
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
- Sermons on Daniel 11:44
Context — The King Who Exalts Himself
42He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.
43He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him.
44But news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will go out with great fury to destroy many and devote them to destruction.
45He will pitch his royal tents between the sea and the beautiful holy mountain, but he will meet his end with no one to help him.Cross References
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| 1 | Revelation 19:19–21 | Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. |
| 2 | Revelation 16:12 | And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East. |
| 3 | Revelation 17:13 | These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. |
| 4 | Daniel 11:30 | 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. |
| 5 | Daniel 11:11 | In a rage, the king of the South will march out to fight the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be delivered into the hand of his enemy. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 38:9–12 | You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land. This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a tranquil people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates— in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’ |
Daniel 11:44 Summary
In Daniel 11:44, we see a king who is alarmed by news from the east and the north, and responds with great fury to destroy many. This verse teaches us that when we face challenges or threats, we should not rely on our own strength or aggression, but rather trust in God's power and provision, as seen in Psalms 46:1-3 and Isaiah 41:10. By trusting in God, we can respond to challenges with humility and faith, rather than fear and fury. This verse also reminds us that God is sovereign over all things, and that His power and wisdom are far greater than any human king or ruler, as seen in Daniel 4:35 and Romans 11:33-36.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of news from the east and the north alarming the king in Daniel 11:44?
The news from the east and the north is likely a reference to the rise of enemies or threats to the king's power, prompting him to take action, as seen in similar contexts such as Ezekiel 38:1-6 and Jeremiah 1:14-15.
Why does the king go out with great fury to destroy many in Daniel 11:44?
The king's fury is a result of his pride and desire for power, as well as his fear of losing control, which is a common theme in the Bible, such as in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:6-7.
How does Daniel 11:44 relate to the end times and the return of Jesus Christ?
While Daniel 11:44 does not directly mention the end times or the return of Jesus Christ, it is part of a larger prophecy that points to the ultimate triumph of God over evil, as seen in Revelation 19:11-21 and Daniel 12:1-3.
What can we learn from the king's actions in Daniel 11:44 about our own responses to challenges and threats?
The king's actions in Daniel 11:44 serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride, fear, and aggression, and encourage us to respond to challenges with humility, faith, and trust in God, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Philippians 4:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to news or challenges that alarm or threaten me, and what can I learn from the king's actions in Daniel 11:44?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be relying on my own strength or fury to overcome challenges, rather than trusting in God's power and provision?
- How can I cultivate a sense of humility and trust in God's sovereignty, even in the face of uncertainty or threat, as seen in Daniel 11:44 and other Bible verses?
- What are some ways that I can apply the lessons of Daniel 11:44 to my own life and relationships, and how can I share these lessons with others?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:44
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him,.... This and the following verse respect times and things yet to come, and the interpretation of them is not so certain: perhaps
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:44
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many. But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
The Christian princes of the north, and the dispersed Israelites, and the Jews carried captive into the north, ,15, called also kings of the east, shall come and trouble him, and all his power shall not be able to withstand. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
Daniel 11:44 But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.Ver. 44. But tidings out of the east, &c.] It is seldom seen that God alloweth to the greatest darlings of the world a perfect contentment; but something or other they must have to trouble them still.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
(44) He shall go forth.—The end of the northern king. While in Egypt he has bad news brought to him from the north and from the east, which stirs up feelings of revenge. Once again he halts in Palestine, where he comes to an end. That this cannot apply to Antiochus is evident from the following facts—(1) Antiochus was in Persia when the news of the defeat of Lysias reached him; (2) Judæa and Jerusalem cannot in any sense be regarded as either east or north of Persia; (3) Antiochus died in Persia, and not near Jerusalem.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
Verse 44. But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him] This part of the prophecy is allowed to be yet unfulfilled; and what is portented, the course of prophetic events will show. Were we to understand it as applying to Antiochus, then the news might be of the preparations which he heard, that the provinces of the east, and Artaxerxes, king of Armenia, on the north were intending to rise up against him. But if the Turkish power be understood, as in the preceding verses, it may mean that the Persians on the east, and the Russians on the north, will at some time greatly embarrass the Ottoman government. And how completely has this been fulfilled; first, by the total destruction of the Egyptian fleet, by the combined fleets of England, France, and Russia, in the Bay of Navarino; and, secondly, by the total overthrow of the Turkish army by the Russians, in the years 1828 and 1829, when the sultan was obliged to accept any conditions that the emperor of Russia was pleased to give! [N.B. - The former part of this note was written for the first edition of this work, printed in 1825.]
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:44
44. But tidings] or rumours, as the same word is rendered in 2 Kings 19:7 (= Isaiah 37:7), of the tidings which caused Sennacherib to withdraw. So Jeremiah 51:46; Ezekiel 7:26. Lit. something heard. Here, probably, rumours of insurrections, or wars, in the E. and N. of his dominions. trouble] alarm. See on Daniel 4:5. and he shall go forth] viz. out of Egypt. to destroy and utterly to make away many] lit. ‘and to ban (or devote) many.’ The word, which means properly to set apart, seclude, is used primarily of the ban laid upon persons or objects hostile to Israel’s religion (Exodus 22:20; Deuteronomy 2:34; Deuteronomy 7:2; Deuteronomy 7:25-26; Joshua 6:17-19, &c.)[391]: as this involved generally their destruction, it is often rendered in A.V. utterly destroy (so also in R.V., when applied to persons), though, of course, this rendering expresses only a secondary idea. In the present late passage, however, as in 2 Chronicles 20:23, it is simply a synonym for destroy. [391] See further the writer’s Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:33, or Deuteronomy 7:2.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:44
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him - Shall disturb him, or alarm him.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:44
44. After all his victories and brutal persecutions the “end” which God had from the first decreed is now upon him.
Sermons on Daniel 11:44
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Come Out of the Darkness of Babylon by Steve Gallagher | The video shown during the sermon was described as a production created by the church. The speaker prayed for the congregation and mentioned that some people may choose to stay beh |
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The Holy Spirit: Restrainer of Evil by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as the restrainer of evil in the world, highlighting the ongoing spiritual battle against Satan's forces. He explains that while |
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The Papal and Hierarchial System - Part 2 by Joseph John Gurney | Joseph John Gurney preaches on the topic of Antichrist, the man of sin, as described in the Bible. The term 'antichrist' is shown to have a general application, representing a spir |
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Superpowers in Conflict by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the prophetic vision in Daniel 8, highlighting the conflict between two great world powers, the Medo-Persian Empire symbolized by a ram and the Greek Empire |
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He Shall Not Keep Silent by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the silent heavens in this present age, emphasizing that God's patience will not last forever. Despite the rejection and dishonor Jesus Christ |
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Political Events by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the deceptive cry for peace in the days of Jeremiah, paralleling it to the false sense of peace and progress preached in modern times. He high |
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The Time of Armagedon by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events leading up to the battle of Armageddon as described in the book of Revelation. The sixth angel pours out his bowl upon the river E |