Daniel 11:7

Daniel 11:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But one from her family line will rise up in his place, come against the army of the king of the North, and enter his fortress, fighting and prevailing.

King James Version KJV

But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:

American Standard Version ASV

But out of a shoot from her roots shall one stand up in his place, who shall come unto the army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But out of a branch from her roots one will come up to take his place, who will come against the army, forcing his way into the strong place of the king of the north, and he will take them in hand and overcome them:

Free Bible Version FBV

a new king of the south from her family will take over. He will come to attack the army of the king of the north and enter his fortress. He will fight against them and will win.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But out of the bud of her rootes shall one stand vp in his stead, which shall come with an armie, and shall enter into the fortresse of the King of the North, and doe with them as he list, and shall preuaile,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And [one] hath stood up from a branch of her roots, [in] his station, and he cometh in unto the bulwark, yea, he cometh into a stronghold of the king of the south, and hath wrought against them, and hath done mightily;

World English Bible WEB

“But out of a shoot from her roots one will stand up in his place, who will come to the army and will enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and will deal against them and will prevail.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, who shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And a plant of the bud of her roots, shall stand up: and he shall come with an army, and shall enter into the province of the king of the north: and he shall abuse them, and shall prevail.

Translation for Translators T4T

Soon after that, one of her relatives [MET] will become King of Egypt. His army will attack the army of Syria. They will enter the fortress of the soldiers of Syria and defeat them.

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Daniel 11:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עָמַ֛ד מִ/נֵּ֥צֶר שָׁרָשֶׁ֖י/הָ כַּנּ֑/וֹ וְ/יָבֹ֣א אֶל הַ/חַ֗יִל וְ/יָבֹא֙ בְּ/מָעוֹז֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הַ/צָּפ֔וֹן וְ/עָשָׂ֥ה בָ/הֶ֖ם וְ/הֶחֱזִֽיק

וְ/עָמַ֛ד ʻâmad H5975 to stand Conj | V-Qal-3ms

מִ/נֵּ֥צֶר nêtser H5342 branch Prep | N-ms

שָׁרָשֶׁ֖י/הָ sheresh H8328 root N-mp | Suff

כַּנּ֑/וֹ kên H3653 stand N-ms | Suff

וְ/יָבֹ֣א bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

הַ/חַ֗יִל chayil H2428 Helech Art | N-ms

וְ/יָבֹא֙ bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

בְּ/מָעוֹז֙ mâʻôwz H4581 security Prep | N-ms

מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

הַ/צָּפ֔וֹן tsâphôwn H6828 Zaphon Art | N-fs

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

בָ/הֶ֖ם Prep | Suff

וְ/הֶחֱזִֽיק châzaq H2388 to strengthen Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 11:7

וְ/עָמַ֛ד ʻâmad H5975 "to stand" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.

Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before

Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.

מִ/נֵּ֥צֶר nêtser H5342 "branch" Prep | N-ms

A branch or sprout is what this word describes, like the branch of Jesse in Isaiah 11:1, symbolizing a new descendant of King David, Jesus.

Definition: sprout, shoot, branch (always fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: branch. See also: Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 60:21; Isaiah 14:19.

שָׁרָשֶׁ֖י/הָ sheresh H8328 "root" N-mp | Suff

A root is the underground part of a plant. In the Bible, it can also mean a source or foundation, like in the book of Job.

Definition: 1) root 1a) root (literal) 1b) root (of people involving firmness or permanence) (fig) 1c) root, bottom (as lowest stratum) (fig) Aramaic equivalent: sho.resh (שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ "root" H8330)

Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bottom, deep, heel, root. See also: Deuteronomy 29:17; Isaiah 11:1; Psalms 80:10.

כַּנּ֑/וֹ kên H3653 "stand" N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a base or pedestal, like the base of a statue or a foundation. It can also mean a place or office, such as a position of authority. It appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.

Definition: 1) base, stand, pedestal, office, foot, place, estate 1a) base, pedestal 1b) office, place

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: base, estate, foot, office, place, well. See also: Genesis 40:13; Exodus 40:11; Isaiah 33:23.

וְ/יָבֹ֣א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-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.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

הַ/חַ֗יִל chayil H2428 "Helech" Art | N-ms

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.

וְ/יָבֹא֙ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

בְּ/מָעוֹז֙ mâʻôwz H4581 "security" Prep | N-ms

A fortified place or stronghold, like a rock or harbor, providing safety and protection, is what this Hebrew word represents.

Definition: 1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). See also: Judges 6:26; Isaiah 23:14; Psalms 27:1.

מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

הַ/צָּפ֔וֹן tsâphôwn H6828 "Zaphon" Art | 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/עָשָׂ֥ה 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.

בָ/הֶ֖ם "" Prep | Suff

וְ/הֶחֱזִֽיק châzaq H2388 "to strengthen" Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with

Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.

Study Notes — Daniel 11:7

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Daniel 11:7 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:7
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:7
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:7
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:7
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:7
Sermons on Daniel 11:7

Context — Kings of the South and North

5The king of the South will grow strong, but one of his commanders will grow even stronger and will rule his own kingdom with great authority. 6After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to seal the agreement. But his daughter will not retain her position of power, nor will his strength endure. At that time she will be given up, along with her royal escort and her father and the one who supported her.

7But one from her family line will rise up in his place, come against the army of the king of the North, and enter his fortress, fighting and prevailing.

8He will take even their gods captive to Egypt, with their metal images and their precious vessels of silver and gold. For some years he will stay away from the king of the North, 9who will invade the realm of the king of the South and then return to his own land.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Daniel 11:38–39	And in their place, he will honor a god of fortresses—a god his fathers did not know—with gold, silver, precious stones, and riches. He will attack the strongest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him, making them rulers over many and distributing the land for a price.
2	Daniel 11:19–20	After this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be no more. In his place one will arise who will send out a tax collector for the glory of the kingdom; but within a few days he will be destroyed, though not in anger or in battle.
3	Isaiah 9:14	So the LORD will cut off Israel’s head and tail, both palm branch and reed in a single day.
4	Psalms 109:8	May his days be few; may another take his position.
5	Psalms 49:10–13	For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others. Their graves are their eternal homes— their dwellings for endless generations— even though their lands were their namesakes. But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish. This is the fate of the self-confident and their followers who endorse their sayings. Selah
6	Psalms 55:23	But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
7	Isaiah 11:1	Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
8	Luke 12:20	But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’
9	Malachi 4:1	“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”
10	Ezekiel 17:18	He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’

Daniel 11:7 Summary

This verse tells us that a new leader will emerge to challenge the powerful king of the North, and that this leader will be successful in battle. This shows us that God is in control of the rise and fall of human kingdoms, as we see in Daniel 2:21 and Psalm 75:7. It also reminds us that God can give us the strength and courage we need to face our own challenges, just as He did for the Israelites in Exodus 14:14. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God is working out His plan in our lives, even when things seem uncertain or difficult, as promised in Romans 8:28.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for someone to 'rise up in his place' in Daniel 11:7?

This phrase suggests that a new leader will emerge to take the position of power previously held by someone else, as seen in the rise of new kings in Daniel 11:6 and 1 Kings 1:30.

Who is the 'king of the North' mentioned in this verse?

The 'king of the North' refers to a ruler from a northern kingdom, likely the Seleucid Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East during the time of Daniel, as mentioned in Daniel 11:6 and Daniel 10:20.

What does it mean to 'fight and prevail' in this context?

To 'fight and prevail' means to engage in battle and emerge victorious, as seen in other biblical accounts of warfare, such as in Exodus 14:14 and Deuteronomy 20:4, where God fights on behalf of His people.

How does this verse relate to the larger context of Daniel 11?

This verse is part of a larger prophecy about the rise and fall of various kingdoms, including the kingdoms of the North and South, and ultimately points to the coming of God's kingdom, as seen in Daniel 2:44 and Daniel 7:14.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse teach us about God's sovereignty over the rise and fall of human kingdoms?
How does the image of someone 'rising up' to challenge a powerful king relate to our own experiences of facing challenges and opposition?
What does it mean to 'fight and prevail' in our own spiritual battles, and how can we trust God to be with us in those struggles, as promised in Joshua 1:9 and Hebrews 13:6?
In what ways can we see the hand of God at work in the events described in this verse, and how can we apply that to our own understanding of God's involvement in our lives?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 11:7

But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate,.... Or, "out of a branch of her roots a shoot thereof shall stand or rise up" (x); by "her roots" are meant her ancestors,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 11:7

But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 11:7

i.e. Of Bernice shall come Ptolemy Euergetes, who shall be king, and revenge the wrong done to his sister; for he invaded Syria, and took many strong holds, with a great part of Syria. And shall prevail, i.e. shall be conqueror, and destroy Callinicus with his mother, whose treachery was hereby repaid.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 11:7

Daniel 11:7 But out of a branch of her roots shall [one] stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:Ver. 7. But out of the branch of her roots.] One of her stock; her own brother both by father and mother. Shall one stand up in his estate.] Ptolemy Euergetes shall succeed his father Philadelph; and making war against Seleucus Callinicus, son of Antiochus Theos by Laodice, in revenge of his sister Bernice’ s death, shall prevail on and overrun the greatest part of Callinicus’ s kingdom.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 11:7

(7) As yet there has been no account of any war between the northern and southern king, but it must not be forgotten that Ptolemy Philadelphus and Antiochus Theos were at war for ten years or more. In this and the following verses there is a description of a severe war, in which the southern king is victorious. This is explained of the war between Ptolemy Evergetes and Seleucus Callinicus, which lasted B.C. 246-243, and in which Ptolemy was successful, carrying back with him into Egypt on his return large quantities of spoil and images of gods which he had taken. The coincidence between history and prophecy is far from establishing the truth of the explanation; but the mention of Egypt in Daniel 11:8 directs our attention to a country which will hereafter become the scene of the fulfilment of the prophecy. Out of a branch of her roots.—The same words occur in Isaiah 11:1. The meaning is, “a branch growing from her roots shall stand up in the place of the person last mentioned.” It is not easy to say which king is meant, nor is there any agreement among commentators as to what is intended by “her roots.” According to one view, “her parents” are intended, so that “the branch” is some one of collateral descent with herself. According to another view the words mean “her family.” With an army.—Literally, to the army. Theodotion and the LXX. both translate by δύναμιν, which Theodoret explains to be a name for Jerusalem. The person spoken of comes to attack the army, and the fortress has been supposed to be Seleucia. However, the use of the plural “them” in the latter part of the verse makes it more probable that the word “fortress” is used collectively for fortified cities.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 11:7

Verse 7. But out of a branch of her roots] A branch from the same root from which she sprang. This was Ptolemy Euergetes, her brother, who, to avenge his sister's death, marched with a great army against Seleucus Callinicus, took some of his best places, indeed all Asia, from Mount Taurus to India, and returned to Egypt with an immense booty, forty thousand talents of silver, precious vessels, and images of their gods two thousand five hundred, without Callinicus daring to offer him battle. I can but touch on these historic facts, for fear of extending these notes to an immoderate length.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 11:7

(2) Daniel 11:2 to Daniel 12:4. The revelation given to Daniel. This consists of a survey of the history from the beginning of the Persian period down to the time of Antiochus Epiphanes, followed by a description of the Messianic age, to begin afterwards. The description is brief and general in its earlier part, more detailed in the later parts. The angel first refers briefly to the doings of four Persian kings (Daniel 11:2), and of Alexander the Great (Daniel 11:3), with the division of his empire after his death (Daniel 11:4); then narrates more fully the leagues and conflicts between the kings of Antioch (‘the kings of the north’), and of Egypt (‘the kings of the south’), in the centuries following (Daniel 11:5-20); and finally, most fully of all, describes the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes (Daniel 11:21-45), including his conflicts with Egypt, and the persecution of the Jews (Daniel 11:30 b–39). The death of Antiochus is followed by a resurrection (of Israelites), and the advent of the Messianic age (Daniel 12:1-3). The revelation is intended to shew that the course of history is in God’s hands, and that though it may bring with it a period of trial for His people, this will be followed, at the appointed time, by its deliverance. It is thus designed particularly for the encouragement of those living in the season of trial, i.e. under the persecution of Antiochus; it is accordingly to be ‘sealed up’ by Daniel until then (Daniel 12:4). As is usual in apocalyptic literature (Enoch, Baruch, 2 Esdras, &c.), no names are mentioned; the characters and events referred to being described in veiled language, which sometimes leaves the interpretation uncertain. The Commentary of Jerome is important in this chapter, on account of its preserving notices from writers no longer extant.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 11:7

But out of a branch of her roots - Compare the notes at Isaiah 11:1.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 11:7

7. This branch or “shoot” out of the ancestral roots from which Berenice came is acknowledged with general unanimity to be her brother Ptolemy Euergetes, who, having succeeded his father in his

Sermons on Daniel 11:7

	Sermon	Description
	The Messenger by William Carrol	In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a vision that the prophet Daniel had. Daniel sees a majestic messenger, clothed in linen and with a golden belt. The preacher draw
	Hell by Ian Paisley	In this sermon, the preacher describes the death of a soul who did not heed the warning of the trumpet. The sermon references the book of Ecclesiastes, specifically chapter 8 verse
	The Love of the World and the Love of God by J.C. Philpot	J.C. Philpot preaches about the dangers of loving the world and its temporary pleasures, emphasizing that those who love the world do not have the love of the Father in them. He co
	(The Word for Today) Isaiah 10:5 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the warnings given by the prophet Jeremiah to the people who had forsaken God. He draws parallels between the patterns of rebellion in
	(The Word for Today) Isaiah 11:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of seeking a face-to-face encounter with God. He emphasizes the need for believers to have a personal relationship with
	The Cost of Declaring His Glory by Helen Roseveare	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of facing persecution and suffering for their faith. They describe a brutal attack on their home by cruel men during a rebe
	The Millennium - What? Where? When? How? Who? by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the hunger and thirst for God that will characterize the future. He mentions specific instances where he has witnessed this hunger, such as in