Daniel's
Rise and Fall of Empires
Kings
of the South and the North
Daniel 11:16 "But
he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and
none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land,
which by his hand shall be consumed."
he that cometh...
This
refers to Antiochus the Great coming against Ptolemy and doing as he
pleased in his conquests.
He
shall stand... Antiochus the Great was helped by the Jews who
supplied him with provisions and assisted him in reducing the
garrison of Scopas in the citadel at Jerusalem. Antiochus showed the
Jews great favor at this time, bringing back the dispersed and
freeing the priests from all tribute.
The glorious land is
speaking of the land of Israel.
which by his hand...
Palestine
was greatly reduced to poverty through the long wars.
The land of Israel
is consumed, as well as Egypt being attacked.
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