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Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will conquer many countries, and even Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he will reach out with his hand against <i>other</i> countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Then he will stretch out his hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then he will stretch out his hand against <i>other</i> countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he will send forth his hand against <i>other</i> countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then he will stretch out his hand against other countries, but Egypt will not be among the ones which escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will extend his power against the countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will extend his power against the countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries; and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<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 north will invade many countries, including Egypt, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will use his power against many countries. Even Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When he invades all those countries, even Egypt will not be spared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He'll extend his power over other countries, and even the land of Egypt won't escape. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He will extend his power against other lands; the land of Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He shall reach out his hand also on other countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will also stretch out his hand on the countries. The land of Egypt won’t escape. <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 sends forth his hand on the lands, and the land of Egypt is not for an escape;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And he sendeth forth his hand upon the lands, and the land of Egypt is not for an escape;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he shall send forth his hand upon the lands, and the land of Egypt shall not be for escaping.<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 lay his hand upon the lands: and the land of Egypt shall not escape. <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 cast his hand upon the lands, and the land of Egypt will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He shall extend his power over the land, and not even Egypt shall escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He shall stretch forth his hand also against other countries; and the land of Egypt shall not escape from his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he shall stretch his hand into countries, and the land of Egypt shall not be saved from his hands<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries; and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he shall stretch forth <i>his</i> hand over the land; and the land of Egypt shall not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/11-42.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=4282" 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">The King Who Exalts Himself</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">41</span>He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites. <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wə·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">He will extend</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his power</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ba·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">over many countries,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and not even</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ṯih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wə·’e·reṣ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/6413.htm" title="6413: lip̄·lê·ṭāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- An escape. Or pletah; feminine of paliyt; deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion.">will escape.</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him.…<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="/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="/ezekiel/30-4.htm">Ezekiel 30:4-5</a></span><br />A sword will come against Egypt, and there will be anguish in Cush when the slain fall in Egypt, its wealth is taken away, and its foundations are torn down. / Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-25.htm">Jeremiah 46:25-26</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. / I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives—of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But after this, Egypt will be inhabited as in days of old, declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-10.htm">Ezekiel 29:10</a></span><br />therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-1.htm">Isaiah 19:1</a></span><br />This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/30-6.htm">Ezekiel 30:6</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: The allies of Egypt will fall, and her proud strength will collapse. From Migdol to Syene they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Isaiah 20:4</a></span><br />so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/43-11.htm">Jeremiah 43:11-13</a></span><br />He will come and strike down the land of Egypt, bringing death to those destined for death, captivity to those destined for captivity, and the sword to those destined for the sword. / I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed. / He will demolish the sacred pillars of the temple of the sun in the land of Egypt, and he will burn down the temples of the gods of Egypt.’”<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="/revelation/11-8.htm">Revelation 11:8</a></span><br />Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">Revelation 16:12</a></span><br />And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-14</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. / 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="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2-3</a></span><br />And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a></span><br />So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall stretch forth his hand also on the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.</p><p class="hdg">stretch forth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/29-14.htm">Ezekiel 29:14</a></b></br> And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return <i>into</i> the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they shall be there a base kingdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/10-10.htm">Zechariah 10:10,11</a></b></br> I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and <i>place</i> shall not be found for them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/14-17.htm">Zechariah 14:17</a></b></br> And it shall be, <i>that</i> whoso will not come up of <i>all</i> the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/11-41.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/daniel/11-8.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/daniel/11-41.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Extend</a> <a href="/daniel/11-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/daniel/11-41.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-27.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/daniel/11-25.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/11-1.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/daniel/11-40.htm">South</a> <a href="/ezekiel/35-3.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/ezekiel/35-3.htm">Stretched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/8-7.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/daniel/11-43.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/joel/2-3.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Extend</a> <a href="/daniel/11-44.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/daniel/12-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/hosea/7-9.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/daniel/11-43.htm">Power</a> <a href="/hosea/12-13.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/daniel/11-43.htm">South</a> <a href="/amos/2-8.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/hosea/7-5.htm">Stretched</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>He will extend his power over many countries</b><br>This phrase suggests a ruler with expansive dominion, likely referring to a future king or leader with significant influence. In the context of <a href="/daniel/11.htm">Daniel 11</a>, this is often interpreted as a prophecy concerning a powerful figure in the end times. Historically, this could be linked to rulers like Alexander the Great or Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who had vast empires. Biblically, this echoes the dominion of the Antichrist as described in Revelation, who will have authority over many nations. Theologically, it reflects the theme of human ambition and the transient nature of earthly power, contrasting with God's eternal kingdom.<p><b>and not even the land of Egypt will escape</b><br>Egypt, historically a powerful and influential nation, often symbolizes worldly strength and wealth in the Bible. The mention of Egypt here indicates that even the most formidable nations will not be immune to this ruler's reach. In the biblical narrative, Egypt frequently appears as a place of refuge and conflict for Israel, from the time of Abraham to the Exodus. This phrase may also allude to the historical conflicts between the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires, where Egypt was a significant player. Prophetically, it underscores the comprehensive nature of the prophesied ruler's control, suggesting a time of great upheaval and change, where traditional powers are subdued.<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 a central character in <a href="/bsb/daniel/11.htm">Daniel 11</a>, representing a powerful ruler or kingdom that exerts influence over many nations. Historically, this has been interpreted as a succession of rulers, but in a prophetic sense, it may point to a future leader or empire.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>A significant nation in biblical history, often symbolizing worldly power and wealth. In this context, Egypt represents a nation that will fall under the dominion of the King of the North.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/many_countries.htm">Many Countries</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the widespread influence and control that the King of the North will have, suggesting a vast empire or coalition of nations under his authority.<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>Despite the rise and fall of earthly powers, God remains in control. Believers can trust in His ultimate plan and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_power.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Power</a></b><br>Earthly kingdoms and rulers, no matter how powerful, are temporary. This should encourage believers to focus on eternal values rather than worldly power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_end_times.htm">Preparation for End Times</a></b><br>Understanding biblical prophecy helps believers prepare spiritually for future events, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and vigilance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>In a world of shifting powers and alliances, Christians are called to discern the times and remain steadfast in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Hope in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Even when nations fall under oppressive rule, believers have hope in God's deliverance and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.<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_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/why_does_daniel_11_3-4_differ_from_history.htm">Why does Daniel 11:3-4 describe the rapid rise and division of a Greek empire that historical sources suggest lasted longer and split differently?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_women's_role_in_the_bible.htm">How do trials test and strengthen your faith?</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>(42) <span class= "bld">He shall stretch forth.--</span>He seizes various countries through which he passes, and among them Egypt is especially selected for mention, representing, as it does, the most powerful of them. The king has at last attained his object. He has frequently been partially successful in his attempts (see <a href="/context/daniel/11-12.htm" title="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.">Daniel 11:12-13</a>; <a href="/daniel/11-15.htm" title="So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to withstand.">Daniel 11:15</a>; <a href="/daniel/11-29.htm" title="At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.">Daniel 11:29</a>), but now Egypt is completely overthrown.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 42.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall stretch forth his hand also</span> <span class="cmt_word">upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape</span>. The Septuagint rendering is, "And he shall send forth his hand upon the countries, and in the land of Egypt there shall not be a saviour in it." The first part of this verse is marked with an asterisk. Evidently the text before the translators had <span class="hebrew">לָה פְלֵטָה</span> (<span class="accented">lah pelaytah</span>), "to her deliverance," and "deliverance" in the abstract became "deliverer" in the concrete. Theodotion renders in a different sense, "And he shall stretch his hand upon the land, and the land of Egypt shall not be for salvation." The idea here is that for the land of Palestine, Egypt shall not be a deliverer. This, probably, is the true reading. The Peshitta agrees with the Massoretic pretty closely, "He shall stretch his hand over the countries, and the land of Egypt shall escape from his hands." The Vulgate has nothing to justify remark. Probably this verse, in the way it is rendered by Theodotion, is a portion of the lost vision of Daniel. The vagueness of "countries" stands in contrast to the definiteness of Edom, Moab, and Ammon, and is thus suspicious. Help was always expected from Egypt in the time when Assyria and Babylonia successively claimed the subjection of the Holy Land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/11-42.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">He will extend</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁלַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his power</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over [many] countries,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּאֲרָצ֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ba·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and not even</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">the land</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרַ֔יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will escape.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְלֵיטָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·lê·ṭāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6413.htm">Strong's 6413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, an escaped portion</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/11-42.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 11:42 He shall stretch forth his hand also (Dan. 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