CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Daniel 11:5 The 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.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/daniel/11-5.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/11/27_Dan_11_05.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Daniel 11:5 - Kings of the South and North" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="The 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." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/daniel/11-5.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/daniel/11-5.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/daniel/">Daniel</a> > <a href="/daniel/11.htm">Chapter 11</a> > Verse 5</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad5.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/daniel/11-4.htm" title="Daniel 11:4">◄</a> Daniel 11:5 <a href="/daniel/11-6.htm" title="Daniel 11:6">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220The king of the South will become strong, but one of his commanders will become even stronger than he and will rule his own kingdom with great power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“The king of the south will increase in power, but one of his own officials will become more powerful than he and will rule his kingdom with great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Then the king of the south shall be strong, but one of his princes shall be stronger than he and shall rule, and his authority shall be a great authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strong, and <i>one</i> of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion <i>shall be</i> a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Also the king of the South shall become strong, as well as <i>one</i> of his princes; and he shall gain power over him and have dominion. His dominion <i>shall be</i> a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Then the king of the South will grow strong, along with <i>one</i> of his princes who will gain ascendancy over him and rule; his domain <i>will be</i> a great realm <i>indeed.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Then the king of the South will grow strong, along with one of his princes who will gain ascendancy over him and obtain dominion; his domain will be a great dominion indeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then the king of the South will grow strong, along with <i>one</i> of his princes who will gain ascendancy over him and obtain dominion; his domain <i>will be</i> a great dominion <i>indeed</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Then the king of the South will grow strong, along with <i>one</i> of his princes who will grow strong over him and obtain dominion; indeed, his domain <i>will be</i> a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Then the king of the South (Egypt) will be strong, along with one of his princes who will be stronger than he and have dominance over him; his domain will be a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The king of the South will grow powerful, but one of his commanders will grow more powerful and will rule a kingdom greater than his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king of the South will grow powerful, but one of his commanders will grow more powerful and will rule a kingdom greater than his. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king of the south will grow powerful. Then one of his generals will rebel and will rule an even larger kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"The southern king will be strong, but one of his officers will become stronger than he is and rule a vast empire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"The king of Egypt will be strong. One of his generals, however, will be even stronger and rule a greater kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"'The southern king will become strong, along with one of his officials, who will become stronger than he and rule over his own realm with great power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Then the king of the south and one of his subordinates will grow strong. His subordinate will resist him and will rule a kingdom greater than his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king of the south shall grow strong, and one of his officers shall grow more powerful, and shall have a greater kingdom than his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“The king of the south will be strong. One of his princes will become stronger than him, and have dominion. His dominion will be a great dominion. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And a king of the south—even of his princes—becomes strong, and prevails against him, and has ruled; a great dominion [is] his dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And a king of the south -- even of his princes -- doth become strong, and doth prevail against him, and hath ruled; a great dominion is his dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strong, and from his chiefs; and he shall be strong above him, and he ruled from much dominion.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strengthened, and one of his princes shall prevail over him, and he shall rule with great power: for his dominion shall be great. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the king of the South will be reinforced, yet one of his leaders will prevail over him, and he will rule with riches, for great is his domain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“The king of the south shall grow strong, but one of his princes shall grow stronger still and govern a domain greater than his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Then the king of the south shall grow strong, but one of his officers shall grow stronger than he and shall rule a realm greater than his own realm.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the king of the south and his princes shall be strong, and the people shall follow him, and he shall rule over a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King of the south and his Princes shall be strong and he shall triumph over him, and he shall rule with great authority<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king of the south shall be strong; and one of their princes shall prevail against him, and shall obtain a great dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/11-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=3823" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Kings of the South and North</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: han·ne·ḡeḇ (Art:: N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">of the South</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·ye·ḥĕ·zaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">will grow strong,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">but one of</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">his commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">will grow even</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·ye·ḥĕ·zaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">stronger</a> <a href="/hebrew/4910.htm" title="4910: ū·mā·šāl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To rule, have dominion, reign. A primitive root; to rule.">and will rule</a> <a href="/hebrew/4474.htm" title="4474: mim·šāl (N-ms) -- Dominion, ruler. From mashal; a ruler or rule.">his own kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">with great</a> <a href="/hebrew/4475.htm" title="4475: mem·šal·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Rule, dominion, realm. Feminine of mimshal; rule; also a realm or a ruler.">authority.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>After 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11-13</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. / Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. / Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">1 Kings 11:31-32</a></span><br />and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm">2 Kings 24:7</a></span><br />Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, because the king of Babylon had taken all his territory, from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-4.htm">Isaiah 19:4</a></span><br />I will deliver the Egyptians into the hands of a harsh master, and a fierce king will rule over them,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Jeremiah 46:2</a></span><br />concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-19.htm">Ezekiel 29:19</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/30-10.htm">Ezekiel 30:10</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/30-24.htm">Ezekiel 30:24-25</a></span><br />I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king and place My sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, who will groan before him like a mortally wounded man. / I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Zechariah 9:13</a></span><br />For I will bend Judah as My bow and fit it with Ephraim. I will rouse your sons, O Zion, against the sons of Greece. I will make you like the sword of a mighty man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Matthew 24:6-7</a></span><br />You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-8.htm">Mark 13:8</a></span><br />Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-10.htm">Luke 21:10</a></span><br />Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-48.htm">John 11:48</a></span><br />If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Acts 12:20-23</a></span><br />Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food. / On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-22</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.</p><p class="hdg">the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/11-8.htm">Daniel 11:8,9,11,14,25,40</a></b></br> And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, <i>and</i> with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue <i>more</i> years than the king of the north… </p><p class="hdg">and one.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Daniel 11:3,4</a></b></br> And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will… </p><p class="hdg">he shall.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-4.htm">Domain</a> <a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-12.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/daniel/9-11.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-9.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-11.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/daniel/9-1.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/daniel/8-9.htm">South</a> <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-11.htm">Stronger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hosea/7-16.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Domain</a> <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/daniel/11-23.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/daniel/11-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/hosea/10-8.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/daniel/11-18.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-9.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/daniel/11-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/11-7.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/daniel/11-8.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/daniel/11-39.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/daniel/11-43.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/daniel/11-22.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/daniel/11-6.htm">South</a> <a href="/daniel/11-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Stronger</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/11-1.htm">The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/11-5.htm">Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/11-30.htm">The invasion and tyranny of the Romans.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The king of the South will grow strong</b><br>This phrase refers to the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, which is historically known as the "king of the South" in the context of the Hellenistic period following the division of Alexander the Great's empire. The Ptolemies were one of the four major divisions of Alexander's empire, and they established a powerful and influential rule in Egypt. The term "grow strong" indicates the initial consolidation and expansion of power under the early Ptolemaic rulers, such as Ptolemy I Soter, who secured Egypt and expanded its influence.<p><b>but one of his commanders will grow even stronger</b><br>This part of the verse is understood to refer to Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander's generals, who initially served under Ptolemy I. Seleucus eventually established the Seleucid Empire, which became more extensive and powerful than the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The phrase highlights the shift in power dynamics, where a subordinate commander surpasses his former superior in strength and influence. This historical development is significant in the context of the ongoing conflicts between the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires, known as the Syrian Wars.<p><b>and will rule his own kingdom with great authority</b><br>Seleucus I Nicator's establishment of the Seleucid Empire marked the beginning of a new and formidable kingdom that stretched from the Mediterranean to the borders of India. His rule with "great authority" signifies the effective governance and military prowess that allowed him to maintain control over such a vast territory. This phrase underscores the theme of shifting power and the rise of new empires, which is a recurring motif in the prophetic literature of the Bible. The authority of Seleucus and his successors played a crucial role in the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East, impacting the history of Israel and the surrounding nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king_of_the_south.htm">The King of the South</a></b><br>This refers to the ruler of Egypt, historically associated with the Ptolemaic dynasty. In the context of <a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Daniel 11</a>, it represents a powerful political entity in the southern region relative to Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/one_of_his_commanders.htm">One of His Commanders</a></b><br>This individual is a subordinate of the King of the South who rises to greater power. Historically, this is often identified as Seleucus I Nicator, who became a significant ruler in the Seleucid Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a></b><br>The kingdom mentioned here is the realm over which the commander will rule. This is historically the Seleucid Empire, which became a dominant force in the Hellenistic world.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/great_authority.htm">Great Authority</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the level of power and influence the commander will achieve, surpassing even the king he once served.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context.htm">Historical Context</a></b><br>The events described are part of the prophetic vision given to Daniel, detailing the conflicts between the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires, which had significant implications for the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The rise and fall of kingdoms are under God's control. Believers can trust that God is sovereign over world events, even when they seem chaotic.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_unpredictability_of_power.htm">The Unpredictability of Power</a></b><br>Earthly power is temporary and can shift unexpectedly. Christians should place their trust in God's eternal kingdom rather than in human authorities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a></b><br>Prophecy serves to prepare and encourage believers. Understanding biblical prophecy can strengthen faith and provide assurance of God's ultimate plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_uncertain_times.htm">Faithfulness in Uncertain Times</a></b><br>Just as Daniel remained faithful amidst political upheaval, Christians are called to remain steadfast in their faith regardless of external circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_leadership.htm">The Impact of Leadership</a></b><br>Leadership can have profound effects on nations and individuals. Believers should pray for leaders and seek to influence their communities positively.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_king_south.htm">What does the Bible say about the King of the South?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_holds_the_title_king_of_the_north.htm">Who holds the title King of the North?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_some_finds_match_daniel_11_5-20.htm">Why do some archaeological findings not align with the specific military campaigns or territorial details described in Daniel 11:5–20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_doctrine_of_election.htm">What does the Bible say about the King of the South?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">The king.--</span>This king of the south (see <a href="/daniel/11-8.htm" title="And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the north.">Daniel 11:8</a>) is suddenly introduced to our notice. The vagueness of the language prevents us from asserting that the reference is to Ptolemy Soter, who assumed the title of king about B.C. 304. Equally obscure is the phrase "one of his princes." Both the Greek versions interpret the passage to mean "that one of the princes of the king of the south shall be stronger than his former master." It is hard to see how Seleucus Nicator can be called a "prince" of Ptolemy Soter. Any attempt at making the pronoun "his" refer to the mighty king mentioned in the last verse is opposed to the context, and to introduce any fresh sentence such as "shall arise" is an unwarrantable assumption. The obscurity of the Hebrew text is well reproduced in the English Version. It should be stated that Ptolemy took Jerusalem B.C. 320, and that these times must have been very critical to the Jews.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes: and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.</span> The LXX. rendering differs from this," And he shall strengthen the kingdom of Egypt; and one of the rulers shall overcome him (<span class="greek">κατισχύσει</span>) and rule; and his power shall be a great power." Theodotion agrees with the Massoretic in sense. The Peshitta agrees verbally with the Massoretic, but, as it omits the preposition rain, the meaning the translator attached to the verse is difficult to ascertain. The Vulgate agrees with the Massoretic. The verse abruptly introduces the conflict between the Lagid and Seleucid princes. There is no indication in the preceding verses that the four winds of heaven are to be taken so rigidly as is implied by this verse. It is no answer to say that Egypt and Syria alone came into intimate relations with the Jews; it is not a question of fact, but a question of the necessities of composition. The appearance presented is that of a fragment existing separately, and inserted here. The intruded references to the truth which is to be shown have the took of being awkward attempts to prepare for the subjoined narrative. Whatever its origin, it is very difficult to explain to what it refers. The king of the south is certainly one of the Ptolemies, most probably Ptolemy Lagi. <span class="accented">And one of his princes shall be strong above him.</span> This is usually understood to mean Seleucus Nicator, who, when driven from Babylon, his original satrapy, by Anti-genus, took refuge with Ptolemy Lagi, and became a commander under him in his war against Antigonus. Ptolemy also gave him the few troops with which, after the battle of Gaza, he recovered possession of Babylonia. He certainly became by far the most powerful of the successors of Alexander. Indeed, he may be said to have had all the dominions of Alexander save Egypt and Syria on the south, and Macedonia and Greece on the west; for he had overthrown Lysimachus, and absorbed his dominion. <span class="accented">His dominion shall be a great dominion</span> states accurately the extent of the dominions of Scleucus. Rosenmiiller would refer the prenominal suffix <span class="hebrew">ו</span>, "his," to Alexander, and understand Ptolemy as the prince in question; but this is improbable. It is impossible not to observe the abrupt introduction of this prince. Gratz would suggest that a clause has dropped out here, which declared that one of his (Alexander's) princes stood up in the north. Had this any manuscript authority, it would be plausible. More, however, would seem to be wanting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/11-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the South</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֶּ֖גֶב</span> <span class="translit">(han·ne·ḡeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will grow strong,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֶחֱזַ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ye·ḥĕ·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but one of</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will grow even</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stronger</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֶחֱזַ֤ק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ye·ḥĕ·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and will rule</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָשָׁ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·šāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4910.htm">Strong's 4910: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rule, have dominion, reign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his own kingdom</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמְשָׁ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(mim·šāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4474.htm">Strong's 4474: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dominion, ruler</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with great</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">authority.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mem·šal·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4475.htm">Strong's 4475: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rule, a realm, a ruler</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/11-5.htm">Daniel 11:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/11-5.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 11:5 The king of the south shall be (Dan. Da Dn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/daniel/11-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Daniel 11:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Daniel 11:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/daniel/11-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Daniel 11:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Daniel 11:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>