The Kings of the South and the North
Daniel 11:32 "And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do [exploits]."
but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits] A reference to the exploits of the Jews under the Maccabees (Dan. 11:32-33; 1Macc. and 2Macc.).
The people of God shall become even stronger, because of this persecution. Some of the priests had been influenced wrongly by the flatteries.
Antiochus promised apostate Jews (those who… violated the covenant; cf. Dan. 11:30) great reward if they would set aside the God of Israel and worship Zeus, the god of Greece. Many in Israel were persuaded by his promises (flattery) and worshiped the false god. However, a small remnant remained faithful to God, refusing to engage in those abominable practices. Antiochus IV died insane in Persia in 163 b.c. (Cf. see Antiochus in Dan. 8:23-25.)
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