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Daniel 11:23 After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully; for he will rise to power with only a few people.
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He will become strong despite having only a handful of followers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And from the time that an alliance is made with him he shall act deceitfully, and he shall become strong with a small people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully; for he will rise to power with only a few people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And after the league <i>made</i> with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And after the league <i>is made</i> with him he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small <i>number of</i> people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />After an alliance is made with him he will practice deception, and he will go up and gain power with a small <i>force of</i> people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“After an alliance is made with him he will practice deception, and he will go up and gain power with a small force of people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And after an alliance is made with him he will practice deception, and he will go up and gain power with a small <i>force of</i> people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And after an alliance is made with him, he will practice deception, and he will go up and gain power with a small <i>force of</i> people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After an alliance is made with him he will work deceitfully, and he will go up and gain power with a small <i>force of</i> people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully. He will rise to power with a small nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully. He will rise to power with a small nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully; for he shall come up, and shall become strong, with a small people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He will make a treaty, but he will be deceitful and break it, even though he has only a few followers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong, with a small people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After an alliance has been made with him, he will act deceitfully and rise to power with only a few people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />By making treaties, he will deceive other nations, and he will grow stronger and stronger, even though he rules only a small nation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the time that an alliance is made with him, he'll act deceitfully, and he will go up and take power with only a small group of nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully; for he will rise to power with only a few people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After entering into an alliance with him, he will behave treacherously; he will ascend to power with only a small force.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And after an alliance is made with him he shall work deceitfully; for he shall become strong with a small force.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After the treaty made with him he will work deceitfully; for he will come up and will become strong with few people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And after they join themselves to him, he works deceit, and has increased, and has been strong by a few of the nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And after they join themselves unto him, he worketh deceit, and hath increased, and hath been strong by a few of the nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from being joined to him he shall do deceit: and he came up and was strong with a small nation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after friendships, he will deal deceitfully with him: and he shall go up, and shall overcome with a small people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And, after making friends, he will trick him, and he will go up and will overcome with a small people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After making alliances, he shall treacherously rise to power with only a few supporters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And after an alliance is made with him, he shall act deceitfully and become strong with a small party.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And some of those who will make a league with him shall work deceitfully against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And some of those who are joined to him shall practice deceit against him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully; and he shall come up and become strong, with a little nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And because of the leagues made with him he shall work deceit: and he shall come up, and overpower them with a small nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/11-23.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=4044" 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">22</span>Then a flood of forces will be swept away before him and destroyed, along with a prince of the covenant. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><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.">After</a> <a href="/hebrew/2266.htm" title="2266: hiṯ·ḥab·bə·rūṯ (V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm. A primitive root; to join; specifically to fascinate.">an alliance is made</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">with him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he will act</a> <a href="/hebrew/4820.htm" title="4820: mir·māh (N-fs) -- Deceit, treachery. From ramah in the sense of deceiving; fraud.">deceitfully;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: wə·‘ā·lāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">for he will rise</a> <a href="/hebrew/6105.htm" title="6105: wə·‘ā·ṣam (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bind fast, i.e. Close; intransitively, to be powerful or numerous; denominatively to crunch the bones.">to power</a> <a href="/hebrew/4592.htm" title="4592: bim·‘aṭ- (Prep-b:: Adj-msc) -- A little, fewness, a few. Or miat; from ma'at; a little or few.">with only a few</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w (N-ms) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>In a time of peace, he will invade the richest provinces and do what his fathers and forefathers never did. He will lavish plunder, loot, and wealth on his followers, and he will plot against the strongholds—but only for a time.…<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="/daniel/8-25.htm">Daniel 8:25</a></span><br />Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-27.htm">Daniel 9:27</a></span><br />And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Revelation 13:5-7</a></span><br />The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. / 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/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-13</a></span><br />The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-15.htm">Isaiah 28:15</a></span><br />For you said, “We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-18.htm">Isaiah 28:18</a></span><br />Your covenant with death will be dissolved, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be trampled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-13.htm">Ezekiel 17:13-19</a></span><br />He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. / But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-25.htm">Ezekiel 21:25-27</a></span><br />And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</a></span><br />The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a></span><br />Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-22.htm">1 John 2:22</a></span><br />Who is the liar, if it is not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">1 John 4:3</a></span><br />and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.</p><p class="hdg">work.</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="/genesis/34-13.htm">Genesis 34:13</a></b></br> And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2</a></b></br> Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; 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In the context of <a href="/daniel/11.htm">Daniel 11</a>, this likely involves a pact with a smaller or weaker nation or group. Historically, this could be linked to the alliances made by Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a Seleucid king known for his cunning and deceitful tactics. Alliances in the ancient Near East were often strategic, aimed at consolidating power or countering a common enemy. Biblically, alliances can be seen as both positive and negative, depending on whether they align with God's will (e.g., <a href="/joshua/9-15.htm">Joshua 9:15</a>, where the Israelites make a treaty with the Gibeonites).<p><b>he will act deceitfully</b><br>Deceit is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, often associated with the actions of those who oppose God's people. In this context, deceit refers to the cunning and treacherous methods used by the ruler to achieve his goals. This aligns with the character of Antiochus IV, who was known for his manipulative diplomacy. Deceit is condemned throughout Scripture (e.g., <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a>), and it is often contrasted with the truth and righteousness embodied by Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<p><b>for he will rise to power with only a few people</b><br>This phrase highlights the unexpected and unconventional rise to power. Historically, Antiochus IV gained control through a series of strategic moves and alliances, rather than through overwhelming military might. This can be seen as a fulfillment of the prophecy in Daniel, where power is obtained not by traditional means but through cunning and strategic alliances. Biblically, this contrasts with the way God often uses the weak or few to accomplish His purposes (e.g., Gideon's army in <a href="/judges/7.htm">Judges 7</a>). It also serves as a reminder of the ultimate sovereignty of God over human affairs, as seen in the rise and fall of kingdoms throughout the biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king_of_the_north.htm">The King of the North</a></b><br>This figure is often interpreted as a ruler from the Seleucid Empire, historically associated with Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who is known for his cunning and deceitful rise to power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_alliance.htm">The Alliance</a></b><br>This refers to a political agreement or treaty made with the king, which he uses to his advantage through deceit.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_few_people.htm">The Few People</a></b><br>This phrase indicates that the king will not need a large army or many followers to gain power, highlighting his cunning and strategic manipulation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rise_to_power.htm">Rise to Power</a></b><br>The event of the king's ascent to authority, achieved through deceit and strategic alliances rather than traditional military might.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_deceit.htm">The Danger of Deceit</a></b><br>Deceit can be a powerful tool for gaining power, but it ultimately leads to destruction. Believers are called to be discerning and to seek truth in all things.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>In a world where deceit is prevalent, Christians must rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment to recognize and resist deceptive influences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_small_numbers.htm">The Power of Small Numbers</a></b><br>God can use even a few faithful individuals to accomplish His purposes. Believers should not underestimate the impact they can have, even if they are few in number.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the rise of deceitful leaders, God remains sovereign. Believers can trust that His plans will ultimately prevail.<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/bible's_view_on_un_and_end_times.htm">What does the Bible say about the UN and end times?</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/how_credible_is_joshua_13_1's_claim.htm">Joshua 13:1 - How credible is it that after all the previous conquests, so much land still remained, contradicting earlier assertions that the land was largely subdued?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">He shall work.</span>--Apparently this verse explains more fully the means by which the king succeeds in maintaining his influence. He has already destroyed those who are at peace with him. From the time that he first becomes their confederate, he works deceitfully, coming up with hostile intent, accompanied only by a few people, and in this way throwing off their guard those whom he would destroy.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.</span> The rendering of the LXX. is, "And with the covenant and a people set in array he shall fabricate a lie, even against a strong nation with (<span class="greek">ἐν</span>) a small people." The rendering of Theodotion is somewhat difficult to comprehend, "By reason of leagues against him, he shall make a device, and shall ascend and master them with few people." The Peshitta is very like Theodotion, only the last clause of this verse is regarded as the first of the next. The Vulgate is closer to the Massoretic than are any of the other ancient versions, "And after friendships with him, he shall work fraud, and shall go up and conquer with a small number." The reference here is to the obscure events which attended the contest - if there was a con-test - that resulted in Epiphanes securing the throne. The alliance may refer to his league with Eumenes. Appian assigns as a reason for the help given to Epiphanes by Eumenes, that it was to gain his friendship. Only Appian mentions "Attains and Eumenes," as if they were separate sovereigns; but Attains was brother of Eumenes, and, at the time of the arrival of Epiphanes, his brother's envoy at Rome. There may be some foundation of fact, and this would explain the statement in the text. The hopes of Eumenes, if he wished to strengthen himself by an alliance with Epiphanes, were probably soon frustrated, as Epiphanes involved himself in conflict with Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/11-23.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">After</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">an alliance is made</span><br /><span class="heb">הִֽתְחַבְּר֥וּת</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·ḥab·bə·rūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2266.htm">Strong's 2266: </a> </span><span class="str2">To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he will act</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deceitfully;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִרְמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mir·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4820.htm">Strong's 4820: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deceit, treachery</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for he will rise</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָלָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to power</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָצַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·ṣam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6105.htm">Strong's 6105: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind fast, close, powerful, numerous, to crunch the bones</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with only a few</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּמְעַט־</span> <span class="translit">(bim·‘aṭ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> </span><span class="str2">A little, fewness, a few</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people.</span><br /><span class="heb">גּֽוֹי׃</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/11-23.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 11:23 After the league made with him he (Dan. 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