Daniel 11:29

Daniel 11:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.
• New International Version (NIV)“At the appointed time he will invade the South again, but this time the outcome will be different from what it was before.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"At the time appointed he shall return and come into the south, but it shall not be this time as it was before.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“At the appointed time he shall return and go toward the south; but it shall not be like the former or the latter.

Context of Daniel 11:29

27And as for both of these kings, their hearts will be set on doing evil; they will speak lies over the same table, but it will not succeed, for the end is yet to come at the appointed time. 28Then he (Antiochus IV Epiphanes) will return to his land with great treasure (plunder); and his heart will be set against the holy covenant, and he will take action and return to his own land (Syria). “At the time appointed [by God] he will return and come into the South, but this last time will not be successful as were the previous invasions [of Egypt]. 30For ships of Cyprus [in Roman hands] will come against him; therefore he will be discouraged and turn back [to Israel] and carry out his rage against the holy covenant and take action; so he will return and show favoritism toward those [Jews] who abandon (break) the holy covenant [with God]. 31Armed forces of his will arise [in Jerusalem] and defile and desecrate the sanctuary, the [spiritual] stronghold, and will do away with the regular sacrifice [that is, the daily burnt offering]; and they will set up [a pagan altar in the sanctuary which is] the abomination of desolation.

Daniel 11:29 word by word

לַמּוֹעֵ֥ד יָשׁ֖וּב וּבָ֣א בַנֶּ֑גֶב וְלֹֽא־תִהְיֶ֥ה כָרִאשֹׁנָ֖ה וְכָאַחֲרֹנָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• At the time appointedמוֹעֵדmô‛êd mô‛êd mô‛âdâh · meeting: time appointedH4150
• he shall returnשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725
• and comeבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• toward the southנֶ֫גֶבnegeb · southH5045
• but it shall not be as the formerרִאשׁוֹןri'shôn ri'shôn · first: previousH7223
• or as the latterאַחֲרוֹן'achăryôn 'achărôn · lastH314

Cross-references for Daniel 11:29

• Daniel 8:19He said, “Behold, I am going to let you know what will happen during the final time of the indignation and wrath [of God upon the ungodly], for it concerns the appointed time of the end.
• Daniel 10:1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar; and the message was true and it referred to great conflict (warfare, misery). And he understood the message and had an understanding of the vision.
• Isaiah 14:31Howl, O gate; cry, O city! Melt away, O Philistia, all of you; For smoke comes out of the north, And there is no straggler in his ranks and no one stands detached [in Hezekiah’s battalions].
• Acts 17:26And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands and territories.
• Galatians 4:2but he is under [the authority of] guardians and household administrators or managers until the date set by his father [when he is of legal age].
• Daniel 11:23After an alliance is made with him he will work deceitfully, and he will go up and gain power with a small force of people.

Commentaries on Daniel 11:29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29At the time appointed he shall return - Finding that his treachery was detected, and that the two brothers had united their counsel and strength for their mutual support, he threw off the mask; and having collected a great army early in the spring, he passed through Coelesyria; entered Egypt; and the inhabitants of Memphis having submitted to him, he came by easy marches to Alexandria. But, says the prophet, "it shall not be as the former or as the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29At the time appointed - In the purposes of God. See the notes at Daniel 11:27. That is, at the time when God shall design to accomplish his own purposes in regard to him. The idea is, that there was a definite period in the Divine Mind in which all this was to be done, and that when this should occur Antiochus would return again to invade Egypt. He shall return, and come toward the south - With an intention of invading Egypt. The occasion of this invasion…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 29-35Antiochus IV invaded the south (Egypt) again (see Polybius, Histories 29.1). The warships from western coastlands refer to the Romans. The Roman general Popilius Laenas drew a circle in the sand, made Antiochus stand inside it, and forced him to decide whether to return home or prepare for war with Rome before leaving the circle. Fearing the Roman fleet, Antiochus chose to withdraw and return home. He then took out his anger and humiliation on the Jews…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. At the time appointed--"the time" spoken of in Da 11:27. return--his second open invasion of Egypt. Ptolemy Philometer, suspecting Antiochus' designs with Physcon, hired mercenaries from Greece. Whereupon Antiochus advanced with a fleet and an army, demanding the cession to him of Cyprus, Pelusium, and the country adjoining the Pelusiac mouth of the Nile. it shall not be as the former--not successful as the former expedition. Popilius Loenas, the…Read the comment

In the dictionaries

• Antiochus
• Forecast
• Obtain
• Push
• Seal
• Alexandria
• Daniel, Book of
• Ptolemy
• forsake, forsaken, leave

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