Dan 11:18-21 | TSK | e4.org | he turn He subdued most of the maritime places and isles of the Mediterranean; but, being driven from Europe by the Roman consuls, he took refuge in Antioch; and, in order to raise the tribute they impressed upon him, he attempted to rob the temple of Elymais, and was there slain. the isles ; , ; ; for his own behalf Heb. for him the reproach Heb. his reproach. he shall cause ; ;

‏ Daniel 11:18-21

he turn He subdued most of the maritime places and isles of the Mediterranean; but, being driven from Europe by the Roman consuls, he took refuge in Antioch; and, in order to raise the tribute they impressed upon him, he attempted to rob the temple of Elymais, and was there slain.

the isles Gen 10:4-5; Jer 2:10, Jer 31:10; Ezek 27:6; Zeph 2:11

for his own behalf Heb. for him

the reproach Heb. his reproach.

he shall cause Judg 1:7; Hos 12:14; Matt 7:2

but From the preceding verses in this chapter let us learn:

1. That God, in his providence, sets up one and pulls down another, as he pleases.

2. That this world is full of wars and fightings, which result from the indulgence of the lusts of men.

3. That all the changes and revolutions of states were plainly and perfectly foreseen by the God of heaven.

4. That no word of God can fall to the ground, but what he has declared shall infallibly come to pass.

For the elucidation of the historical parts of Scripture, it is advantageous to notice the writings of heathen authors. Light is thus thrown on many passages of Holy Writ, by shewing the accomplishment of the prophecies therein contained, or customs elucidated, which, in the course of years, or in our more northern latitude, would be to us inexplicable. We have therefore reason to bless God for human learning, by which many have done great service to the readers of His blessed word. Job 20:8; Ps 27:2, Ps 37:36; Jer 46:6; Ezek 26:21

estate or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 11:21 *marg.

a raiser of taxes in the Heb. one that causeth an exactor to pass over the, etc. Seleucus Philopater, who levied on his subjects the tribute imposed on his father, and was poisoned by his treasurer Heliodorus. Deut 15:2-3; 2Kgs 23:35

anger Heb. angers, Prov 30:33

estate or, place, Dan 11:7, Dan 11:20

shall stand Dan 7:8, Dan 8:9, Dan 8:23, Dan 8:25

a vile person Antiochus Epiphanes, called also Epimanes or madman, for his despicable conduct. 1Sam 3:13; Ps 12:8, Ps 15:4; Isa 32:5; Nah 1:14

by flatteries Dan 11:32, Dan 11:34; Judg 9:1-20; 2Sam 15:2-6; Ps 55:21