In the time of the end the king of the south will engage with the king of the north in a pushing, and against him the king of the north will storm with chariots and with horsemen and with many ships. Some insightful bible students noticed, the proof lies in the obvious identity that exists between daniels the king of the north in the last days and ezekiels gog of the latter days. In daniel 11 there is the great war with the initial attack by the king of the south and the massive counterattack by the king of the north. In the book of daniel there is a chapter about someone identified as the king of the north. Although it does not actually claim to have been written in the sixth century bce, the book of daniel gives clear internal dates such as the third year of the reign of king jehoiakim, that is, 606 bce. These revelations were recorded in a book called the koran. Ptolemy iv, the king of the south, retaliated daniel 11. The political identities of these two kings have changed as the battle between them continued for the past 2,000 years and down into our day. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation and continues through history culminating with christs kingdom, just as the prophecies daniel 2, 7 and 8 background.
So when the king of the north comes, this is not, this is not excluding the papacy or apostate protestantism. The book covers larely just some of west africa and south africa. To be specific, a demonic spirit called the prince of persia resisted t. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north. These verses speak of the last expedition of the northern king, and of the disappearance of the king of the south. We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. But there is a god in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. It doesnt necessarily mean from extremely southern or northern regions. Three ways to identify the king of the south of bible. The phrase king of the south is found in the bible in only one locationdaniel 11, which is also the chapter containing the most detailed prophecy in the bible. Oct 01, 2000 the book covers larely just some of west africa and south africa.
The book is written at a college level and there are words in there that you may have to have a dictionary at hand to look up the meaning. For a period of fourteen years, there was peace between the ptolemy and the seleucids. Daniel 11 new king james version nkjv warring kings of north and south. Its grand climax at hand, 2 a commentary that applies the societys eschatological i. Nuclear war predicted in revelation a revelation of. While the setting of this prophecy is quite clear the time of the end, understanding who the kings represent is more complicated. In daniel 11 we find an amazing prophecy about two leaders, the kings of the north. Alexander figures prominently throughout the book of daniel, even though. Did the old worldwide church of god wcg teach that there would be another one. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. Part of daniels astonishing prophecy remains to be fulfilled at the time of the end. For some years he will leave the king of the north alone. The political identities of these two kings have changed as the battle between them continued for. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory.
Who is the king of the north mentioned in daniel 11. But when we get to verse 23 and onward, the king of the north and king of the south are now religiopolitical. There are only like 5 african countries covered in the whole book, which was kinda dissapointing. Nov 01, 2018 a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. Daniel 11 who were the kings of the north and south. The major prophecies of the bible in the book of daniel are verified in the book of revelation. The prophecy of daniel 11 stresses what will happen to gods children in the latter days dan 10. It is a triangular war that takes place, and the papacy was never involved in a triangular war in 1798. After many battles described in great detail a contemptible. Daniel 11 nkjv warring kings of north and south bible. He couldnt have, since he died almost two centuries before alexander appeared on the world stage.
The king of the north and the king of the south youtube. The portrait of antiochus, as noticed in the note on daniel 11. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings seethe torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. Both the book of daniel and revelation seem to portray the time of trouble in two phases. The king of the north and king of the south will rise as regional powers alexander figures prominently throughout the book of daniel, even though daniel didnt know his name and never knew him personally. Three ways to identify the king of the south of bible prophecy. Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, the secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king. Is the future king of the south rising up by cogwriter. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible.
The prophecy was given to daniel in the third year of king cyrus of persia daniel 10. In the 1970s many fundamentalist christians believed it would be the european common market. Daniel 11 is one of the most complicated chapters in the bible because it gives such amazingly specific prophecy that was later fulfilled in the. The king of the north and king of the south will rise as. First of all, it is important to note the geographic description which is given. No such invasion of egypt as that mentioned here is mentioned in history.
Of great significance is that whenever they went to battle against each other, the jews got trampled on. While the watchtower claimed as recently as 1993 that the king of the north in verses 4043 is the former communist bloc, 26 the society currently acknowledges that it does not know the identity of the king of the north 27 the king of the south remains the angloamerican world power. Nearly all bible scholars recognize that certain prophecies associated with the king of the north have been fulfilled historically. Daniel 11 nkjv warring kings of north and south bible gateway. They trace with supernatural accuracy the actions of the king of the south, egypt, down through the centuries. The first mention of this ruler is found in verse 5, where we find that the king of the south shall become strong and that his dominion shall be a great dominion. There is not the slightest doubt that egypt is the king of the south. At the end of time, the king of the south merges with the king of the north, because a miracle is what it takes to bring them together. Here the heavenly messenger starts to reveal to daniel future events that are to affect the jews, daniels physical brethren and nation, and eventually christians, daniels spiritual brethren. Chapters 10 through 12 of the book of daniel tells of daniels prophecy concerning the ongoing enmity between the king of the north and the king of the south. Daniel 11, king of the north and the eastern question. As we come to the time of the end spoken of in daniel 11. Since 1994, iran has dominated headlines and destabilized the middle east more than any other power.
Highlights from the book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most intriguing works in the bible, states the holman illustrated bible dictionary. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south. Daniel 11 is a long and detailed prophecy about the dynastic conflicts between these two powers, their respective leaders being referred to as the king of the north and the king of the south. Now remember, the king of the north and the king of the south are really against gods people. A future king of persia will make war on the king of greece, a mighty king will arise and wield power until his empire is broken up and given to others, and finally the king of the south identified in verse 8 as egypt will go to war with the king of the north. If you look on the web, you will find all sorts of theories, most recently that it will be a league of 10 muslim nations. The message begins with persia and moves to alexander of greece in v. Does the bible teach that there will be a future king of the south in daniel 11. But you, daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Daniel 11 niv bible and in the first year of darius the. Aug 07, 2014 chapters 10 through 12 of the book of daniel tells of daniels prophecy concerning the ongoing enmity between the king of the north and the king of the south. The king of the north and king of the south, in verses 1 to verse 22, are strictly political.
These were syria in the north of jerusalem, ruled by the seleucids muslim turks, and egypt in the south, ruled by the ptolemies. Daniel the prophet chapter eleven the king of the north daniel 11. Highlights from the book of daniel watchtower online library. They trace with supernatural accuracy the actions of the king of. The first part of daniel 11 is a clear, straightforward recital of historical events foretold before they occurred. The kings of the north and the south a detailed commentary. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Daniel wrote about a king of the south who would play a pivotal role through history and just. Behold, three more kings will arise in persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all. This is followed by a time of trouble, such as never was daniel 12. The book is written at a college level and there are words in there that you may have to have a. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. Pay attention to daniels prophecy watchman fellowship, inc. By cogwriter does the bible teach that there will be a future king of the south in daniel 11. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible the book of daniel was written in about 164 b. The conflict between the two kings stretches from the. Had the author daniel been an unknown jew of the second century b. So let me tell you who i believe to be the king of the north and the king of the. One of the most intriguing sections of pay attention. The terms king of the north and king of the south were used in daniel 11.
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