Daniel Chapter 11 Vs. 16

 The 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. This speaks of Antiochus III the Great who took lasting dominion over Israel.

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... Israel was greatly reduced to poverty through the long wars.

The land of Israel is consumed, as well as Egypt being attacked.




Antiochus then sought to consolidate control over Israel from which he had expelled the Egyptians. The fortified city seems to refer to Sidon which Antiochus captured in 203 b.c. Antiochus III continued his occupation and by 199 had established himself in the Beautiful Land (cf. Dan. 8:9; 11:41).