“Then one who will cause a tax collector to pass through the kingdom to maintain its glory will stand up in his place; but within few days he shall be destroyed, not in anger, and not in battle.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Daniel 11:20 in context
Daniel 11:17–23
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He will set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and with him equitable conditions. He will perform them. He will give him the daughter of women, to destroy the kingdom, but she will not stand, and won’t be for him.
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After this he will turn his face to the islands, and will take many, but a prince will cause the reproach offered by him to cease. Yes, moreover, he will cause his reproach to turn on him.
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Then he will turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land; but he will stumble and fall, and won’t be found.
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“Then one who will cause a tax collector to pass through the kingdom to maintain its glory will stand up in his place; but within few days he shall be destroyed, not in anger, and not in battle.
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“In his place a contemptible person will stand up, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom; but he will come in time of security, and will obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
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The overwhelming forces will be overwhelmed from before him, and will be broken. Yes, also the prince of the covenant.
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After the treaty made with him he will work deceitfully; for he will come up and will become strong with few people.
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