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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:15

So the king of the north - Antiochus came to recover Judea. Scopas was sent by Ptolemy to oppose him; but he was defeated near the fountains of Jordan, and was obliged to take refuge in Sidon with ten thousand men. Antiochus pursued and besieged him; and he was obliged by famine to surrender at discretion, and their lives only were spared. Antiochus afterwards besieged several of the fenced cities, and took them; in short, carried all before him; so that the king of the south, Ptolemy, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:6

Verse 6 As to the explanation of the words, the king of the south, we have stated to be the king of Egypt, and that of the north, of Syria. To do right things, means to make mutual peace; he shall not retain the strength of his arm, is, his arm shall not retain its strength; he shall not stand refers to his father Ptolemy, or Antiochus Theos, as we shall afterwards see. And then we must take the ו, vau, negatively, and read, nor his seed, which some translate his arm. She shall be delivered up,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:7

Verse 7 The angel treats here of Ptolemy Euergetes, the third king of Egypt, who succeeded his father Philadelphus. He collected large forces to revenge the insult offered to his sister, and thus carried on the war with Seleucus Callinicus, who had become king after his father’s death. The angel, therefore, now touches shortly on this war, by saying, There shall stand up a shoot from the root of that queen. Very possibly he was younger than his sister Berenice. He says, He shall stand in his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:8

Verse 8 The angel explains more fully what he had already stated briefly, namely, Ptolemy should be the conqueror, and spoil the whole of Syria almost according to his pleasure. Profane writers also shew us the great number of images which were taken away, and how Egypt recovered its gods of silver and gold which it had lost a long time ago. Thus the event proved the truth of the angel’s prophecy. The particle גם gem, is interposed for the sake of amplifying the subject, to inform us of the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:9

Verse 9 This clause belongs to the former verse; as if he had said, Ptolemy shall return by a peaceful march after this hostile invasion of Syria. For he might have some fears lest his enemy should not be completely prostrated. But as he departed as conqueror, the angel announces his safe arrival in his own land. The words “come” and “return” are used emphatically, implying the absence of all harass, fear, and danger. (160) He returned to his kingdom and his own land, since he could not trust... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:10

Verse 10 Here the angel passes to the third war, namely, that which the son of Callinicus stirred up against Ptolemy Philopator. After the death of Euergetes, the two sons of Callinicus united their forces, and endeavored to recover Syria, and especially that part of it of which they had been deprived. When they were already on their expedition, and their forces were on their march, the elder Seleucus died, and his surviving brother was Antiochus, called the Great. Ptolemy, called Philopator,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:12

Verse 12 The angel here marks the close of the war. Had Ptolemy’s valor seconded his good fortune, he might easily have seized upon the whole kingdom of Syria, as profane historians report. But he was so given up to his own lusts, that he willingly entered into treaty with his enemy. On his return to his kingdom he slew his wife Eurydice, and was guilty of other enormities; he suffered a wicked woman, the sister of Agathocles, a victim of his passions, to rule over his kingdom, and lastly, he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:13

Verse 13 Here the angel prophesies of other wars. For he first describes the war which was carried on by Antiochus against the Egyptians, after the death of Philopater, who left as his heir, a little son named Ptolemy Epiphanes. When, therefore, he perceived the land deprived of its king, he drew up an army and invaded Egypt. As the Egyptians had no strength to resist him, an embassy was sent to Rome; and we know how eager the Romans were to become involved in all the business of the world.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:14

Verse 14 He afterwards adds, And in those times many shall stand against the king of the South, or Egypt. The angel hints, that Antiochus the Great would not be his only enemy; and historians inform us of his treaty and alliance with Philip king of Macedon, for carrying on this war. Without doubt, the two kings stirred up the whole of Asia Minor, and they were so unitedly powerful, that many were excited to take part with them. It seemed to be all over with the kingdom of Egypt, and thus the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:15

Verse 15 The angel follows up the same sentiment. He says, When Antiochus the Great shall burst forth, there shall be no valor in the Egyptians to resist him, for he shall take a fortified city. There is a change of number here, for he means fortified cities. For he should recover the cities which he had formerly lost, and should arrive at the city Raphia in Egypt. The explanation follows, The arms of Egypt shall not stand, nor the people of its levies. This relates to Scopas, who was sent... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:15

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