Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 11:27
27. They shall speak lies at one table After the Egyptians who had plotted against Philometer had placed Physton, his brother, on the throne Antiochus changed front with regard to his captive and joined hands with him in a plan to snatch the Egyptian scepter from the usurper. That they both lied to each other in their professions of mutual trust and pledges of future help there can be no doubt. But how vivid is this description! It sounds as if the writer had been sitting at the table with... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Daniel 11:27
And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.At one table — They shall meet under pretence of peace.But it shall not prosper — For neither shall Antiochus gain Egypt by all his artifice, nor Ptolemy, Syria.At the time appointed — By the Lord, whose purpose and counsel shall stand. read more