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But his success will be short lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the multitude is taken away, his heart shall be exalted, and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the army is carried off, the king of the South will be proud in heart and will cast down tens of thousands, but he will not triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>And</i> when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down <i>many</i> ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened <i>by it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When he has taken away the multitude, his heart will be lifted up; and he will cast down tens of thousands, but he will not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the multitude is carried away, his heart will be haughty, and he will cause tens of thousands to fall; yet he will not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When the multitude is carried away, his heart will be lifted up, and he will cause tens of thousands to fall; yet he will not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“When the multitude is carried away, his heart will be lifted up, and he will cause tens of thousands to fall; yet he will not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the multitude will be carried away, his heart will be lifted up, and he will cause tens of thousands to fall; yet he will not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the multitude (army) is captured <i>and</i> carried away, the heart of the <i>Egyptian king</i> will be proud (arrogant), and he will cause tens of thousands to fall, but he will not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the army is carried off, he will become arrogant and cause tens of thousands to fall, but he will not triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the army is carried off, he will become arrogant and cause tens of thousands to fall, but he will not triumph. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the multitude shall be lifted up, and his heart shall be exalted; and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.<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 feel proud because of the many thousands he has killed. But his victories won't last long, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the multitude shall be lifted up, and his heart shall be exalted: and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When that army is captured, the southern king will become conceited. Although he will dominate tens of thousands of people, he will not always be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will be proud of his victory and of the many soldiers he has killed, but he will not continue to be victorious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When that army has been defeated, he'll become overconfident and slaughter many thousands, but he won't succeed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the army is carried off, the king of the South will be proud in heart and will cast down tens of thousands, but he will not triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the army is taken away, the king of the south will become arrogant. He will be responsible for the death of thousands and thousands of people, but he will not continue to prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The multitude shall be taken away, and his heart shall be exalted; and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The multitude will be carried off, and his heart will be exalted. He will cast down tens of thousands, but he won’t prevail. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he has carried away the multitude, his heart is high, and he has caused myriads to fall, and he does not become strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he hath carried away the multitude, his heart is high, and he hath caused myriads to fall, and he doth not become strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And taking away the multitude his heart shall be lifted up; and he cast down myriads, and he shall not be strengthened.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he shall take a multitude, and his heart shall be lifted up, and he shall cast down many thousands: but he shall not prevail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he will seize a multitude, and his heart will be exalted, and he will cast down many thousands, but he will not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the host is carried off, in the pride of his heart he shall bring down tens of thousands, but he shall not triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the multitude has been carried off, his heart shall be exalted, and he shall overthrow tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when his enemy has destroyed the army, his heart shall be exalted; and he shall destroy many men, but he shall not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall destroy the army and his heart shall be lifted up, and he shall cast down many and he shall not triumph<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 multitude shall be carried away, and his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down tens of thousands; but he shall not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he shall take the multitude, and his heart shall be exalted; and he shall cast down many thousands; but he shall not prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/11-12.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=3913" 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">11</span>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. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1995.htm" title="1995: he·hā·mō·wn (Art:: N-ms) -- A sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance. Or hamon; from hamah; a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth.">When the army</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: wə·niś·śā (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">is carried off,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: yå̄·rūm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">the king of the South will be proud</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">in heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: wə·hip·pîl (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">and will cast down</a> <a href="/hebrew/7239.htm" title="7239: rib·bō·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Ten thousand, myriad. From rabab; or ribbow from rabab; a myriad, i.e. Indefinitely, large number.">tens of thousands,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but he will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5810.htm" title="5810: yā·‘ō·wz (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be strong. A primitive root; to be stout.">triumph.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>For the king of the North will raise another army, larger than the first, and after some years he will advance with a great army and many supplies.…<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="/revelation/13-7.htm">Revelation 13:7</a></span><br />Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a></span><br />They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”<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/13-7.htm">Mark 13:7-8</a></span><br />When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / 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/21-9.htm">Luke 21:9-10</a></span><br />When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.” / Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a></span><br />And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a></span><br />So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-25.htm">Isaiah 14:25</a></span><br />I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-18.htm">Jeremiah 50:18</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “I will punish the king of Babylon and his land as I punished the king of Assyria.<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/38-18.htm">Ezekiel 38:18-23</a></span><br />Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. / In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-2.htm">Zechariah 14:2-3</a></span><br />For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/3-9.htm">Joel 3:9-14</a></span><br />Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! / Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ / Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-5.htm">Micah 5:5-6</a></span><br />And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men. / And they will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the blade drawn. So He will deliver us when Assyria invades our land and marches into our borders.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he has taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.</p><p class="hdg">his heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19,20,23</a></b></br> And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25</a></b></br> And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify <i>himself</i> in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-14.htm">Deuteronomy 8:14</a></b></br> Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">Army</a> <a href="/daniel/8-27.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/daniel/10-20.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-10.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-10.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/daniel/9-20.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/daniel/3-19.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/daniel/10-18.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/daniel/10-19.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/daniel/11-7.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">South</a> <a href="/daniel/11-6.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/daniel/11-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/daniel/7-24.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Thousands</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/11-13.htm">Army</a> <a href="/hosea/10-6.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/daniel/11-15.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/daniel/11-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/daniel/11-13.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/hosea/13-1.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/hosea/13-6.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/daniel/11-28.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/daniel/11-37.htm">High</a> <a href="/hosea/13-6.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/daniel/11-13.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/daniel/11-32.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/hosea/5-5.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/hosea/5-2.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">South</a> <a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/daniel/11-19.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/hosea/8-12.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/daniel/11-41.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/daniel/11-41.htm">Thousands</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'; 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Historically, this could relate to the battles between these two Hellenistic kingdoms following the division of Alexander the Great's empire. The carrying off of an army suggests a significant loss, possibly involving the capture or destruction of troops, which was a common occurrence in ancient warfare.<p><b>the king of the South will be proud in heart</b><br>The king of the South is typically identified as a ruler from the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. The phrase "proud in heart" indicates arrogance or overconfidence, a common theme in biblical narratives where pride often precedes a fall (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). This pride could stem from a temporary victory or perceived strength, reflecting the human tendency to rely on one's own power rather than on God.<p><b>and will cast down tens of thousands</b><br>This suggests a significant military victory, where the king of the South achieves a substantial defeat over his enemies, likely the forces of the king of the North. The casting down of tens of thousands indicates a large-scale battle with heavy casualties, emphasizing the might and ferocity of the conflict. This aligns with the historical accounts of large battles during the Hellenistic period.<p><b>but he will not triumph</b><br>Despite the initial success and the destruction of many enemies, the ultimate victory is not achieved. This phrase highlights the temporary nature of human achievements and the futility of prideful endeavors. It serves as a reminder of the sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations, as seen throughout the book of Daniel. The lack of triumph could also foreshadow future defeats or the eventual downfall of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, aligning with the prophetic nature of Daniel's visions.<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 understood to be part of the Ptolemaic dynasty during the Hellenistic period. The "king of the South" is a key figure in the conflicts described in <a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Daniel 11</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_army.htm">The Army</a></b><br>The army mentioned here is likely the military forces of the king of the South, which are involved in the ongoing conflicts with the king of the North.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pride.htm">Pride</a></b><br>The king of the South's pride is a central theme in this verse, highlighting the dangers of arrogance and overconfidence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/slaughter_of_many_thousands.htm">Slaughter of Many Thousands</a></b><br>This event signifies a significant military victory for the king of the South, yet it is ultimately hollow as it does not lead to lasting success.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/failure_to_prevail.htm">Failure to Prevail</a></b><br>Despite the initial victory, the king of the South's pride leads to his downfall, illustrating the transient nature of earthly power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_pride.htm">The Dangers of Pride</a></b><br>Pride can lead to temporary victories but often results in ultimate failure. Believers should guard against arrogance and seek humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transience_of_earthly_power.htm">The Transience of Earthly Power</a></b><br>Earthly victories and power are fleeting. True success is found in aligning with God's will and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Humility is a virtue that God honors. Christians are called to humble themselves before God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a></b><br>The historical events in Daniel serve as lessons for contemporary believers, reminding us of the consequences of pride and the importance of humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human conflicts and failures, God's sovereign plan prevails. Believers can trust in His ultimate control over history.<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_is_the_doctrine_of_election.htm">What does the Bible say about the King of the South?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_daniel_11_2_list_only_4_persian_kings.htm">How does Daniel 11:2 reconcile with history when it only mentions four Persian kings, despite records of more?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_kings_6_16-17__literal_or_symbolic.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17: Where is the evidence for invisible chariots of fire, and should we take this as literal or symbolic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_38_5-6_align_with_other_prophecies.htm">How does the prophecy of a coalition of nations in Ezekiel 38:5-6 align or conflict with other biblical prophecies of end-time alliances?</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>(12) <span class= "bld">And when he.--</span>It is not clear whether "the multitude" or "the king" is subject of the sentence, or whether the verb "he hath taken away" is to be translated active or passive. The verse might mean, "And the multitude is lifted up--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> takes courage--and its heart is exalted," or, "when the multitude takes courage the king's heart is exalted." The English translation is most in accordance with the context, but the second rendering is preferred by many, according to which the king's courage and pride increase as he perceives the mightiness of his troops. The LXX. follow a different reading throughout the verse.<p><span class= "bld">And he shall cast down.--</span>These words describe the victory of the southern king after he has taken the "multitude" of the northern king.<p><span class= "bld">But he shall not be strengthened</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, he does not prove so successful as he had hoped. His aim was to gain complete supremacy over his rival, but for reasons which are about to be stated he was unable to gain his object. Those interpreters who see a distinct reference to the wars of Ptolemy and Antiochus point out that though the loss of the Syrians was very great, yet Ptolemy did not follow up his success as he should have done. Instead of striking a decisive blow, he was content with regaining the towns which Antiochus had taken from him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands; but he shall not be strengthened by it.</span> The rendering of the LXX. is, "And he shall take the levy (<span class="greek">συναγωγήν</span>), and his heart shall be lifted up, and he shall trouble many, and shall not be afraid." There seems to have been some difference of reading in the last clause, but it is not clear what. Theodotion renders the first clause as does the Septuagint; but the latter clause is more in accordance with the English version of the Massoretic text. The Peshitta from the same text differs in its interpretation, "And he shall destroy them mightily, and his heart shall be lifted up, and he shall cast down many, and shall not be strengthened." The Vulgate presents no occasion of remark. <span class="accented">And he shall cast down many ten thousands.</span> This, most probably, refers to the complete victory at Raphia, where Antiochus was reported to have lost ten thousand men. There is thus a repetition here of what has already been narrated. <span class="accented">But he shall not be strengthened by it.</span> It is very noticeable that Ptolemy did not even attempt to strengthen his position by vigorously following up his victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/11-12.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">When the army</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶהָמ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(he·hā·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1995.htm">Strong's 1995: </a> </span><span class="str2">A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is carried off,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִשָּׂ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the king of the South] will be proud</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָב֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Inner man, mind, will, heart</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cast down</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִפִּ֛יל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hip·pîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tens of thousands,</span><br /><span class="heb">רִבֹּא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(rib·bō·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7239.htm">Strong's 7239: </a> </span><span class="str2">A myriad, large number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but he will not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">triumph.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָעֽוֹז׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·‘ō·wz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5810.htm">Strong's 5810: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be strong</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/11-12.htm">Daniel 11:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/11-12.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 11:12 The multitude shall be lifted up (Dan. 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