Daniel 11:1

Daniel 11:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.
• New International Version (NIV)And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I took my stand to support and protect him.)
• English Standard Version (ESV)"And as for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“Also in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.)

Context of Daniel 11:1

“Also I, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I (Gabriel) arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him. 2And now I will tell you the truth. Behold, three more kings are going to arise in Persia. Then a fourth will become far richer than all of them. When he becomes strong through his riches he will stir up the whole empire against the realm of Greece. 3Then a mighty [warlike, threatening] king will arise who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases.

Daniel 11:1 word by word

וַאֲנִי֙ בִּשְׁנַ֣ת אַחַ֔ת לְדָרְיָ֖וֶשׁ הַמָּדִ֑י עָמְדִ֛י לְמַחֲזִ֥יק וּלְמָע֖וֹז לֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Also I in the firstאֶחָד'echâd · oneH259
• yearשָׁנָהshâneh shânâh · yearH8141
• of Dariusדָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁdâreyâvêsh · DariusH1867
• the Medeמָדָאָהmâday · MedeH4075
• I, stoodעֹ֫מֶד‛ômed · postH5977
• to confirmחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: strengthenH2388
• and to strengthenמָעוֹזmâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz mâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz · securityH4581

Cross-references for Daniel 11:1

• Daniel 5:31So Darius the Mede received the kingdom; he was about the age of sixty-two.
• Daniel 9:1In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of Median descent, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans—
• Daniel 10:18Then the one (Gabriel) whose appearance was like that of a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.
• Acts 14:22strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”

Commentaries on Daniel 11:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1In the first year of Darius the Mede - This is a continuation of the preceding discourse. Bp. Newton, who is ever judicious and instructing, remarks: It is the usual method of the Holy Spirit to make the latter prophecies explanatory of the former; and thus revelation "is a shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." The four great empires shown to Nebuchadnezzar, under the symbol of a great image, were again more particularly…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Also I - I the angel. He alludes here to what he had done on a former occasion to promote the interests of the Hebrew people, and to secure those arrangements which were necessary for their welfare - particularly in the favorable disposition of Darius the Mede toward them. In the first year of Darius the Mede - See the notes at Daniel 5:31. He does not here state the things contemplated or done by Darius in which he had confirmed or strengthened him, but…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The vision of the Scriptures of truth. Verses 1-30 The angel shows Daniel the succession of the Persian and Grecian empires. The kings of Egypt and Syria are noticed: Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. From Dn 11:5-30, is generally considered to relate to the events which came to pass during the continuance of these governments; and from Dn 11:21, to relate to Antiochus Epiphanes, who was a cruel and violent persecutor of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Darius the Mede: See study note on Daniel 5:31. Darius's first year was likely 539 BC.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-45Conflicts between the Kings of the South and of the North, the Ptolemies and Seleucidæ: Antiochus Epiphanes. 1. I--the angel (Da 10:18). first year of Darius--Cyaxares II; the year of the conquest of Babylon (Da 5:31). Cyrus, who wielded the real power, though in name subordinate to Darius, in that year promulgated the edict for the restoration of the Jews, which Daniel was at the time praying for (Da 9:1, 2, 21, 23). stood--implying promptness in helping…Read the comment

Topics related to Daniel 11:1

• Medes
• Persia

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Commentaries on Daniel 11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings