Verse 14
the king of the south . This would be the third king, Ptolemy V (Epiphanes), a mere child.
the robbers = sons of the oppressors: i.e. apostate Jews, or turbulent men who defied laws and justice.
to establish the vision: i.e. to help to fulfil prophecy, by taking the side of Syria, so as to make Judea independent.
but they shall fall . For they indirectly helped to establish Antiochus. See verses: Daniel 11:16-19 .
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