Daniel 11:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Daniel 11:3

1 “Also ^ain the first year of ^bDarius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.)

2 And now I will tell you the truth: Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all; by his strength, through his riches, he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.

3 Then ^aa mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion, and ^bdo according to his will.

4 And when he has arisen, ^ahis kingdom shall be broken up and divided toward the four winds of heaven, but not among his posterity ^bnor according to his dominion with which he ruled; for his kingdom shall be uprooted, even for others besides these.

Warring Kings of North and South

5 “Also the king of the South shall become strong, as well as one of his princes; and he shall gain power over him and have dominion. His dominion shall be a great dominion.

6 And at the end of some years they shall join forces, for the daughter of the king of the South shall go to the king of the North to make an agreement; but she shall not retain the power of her¹ authority, and neither he nor his² authority shall stand; but she shall be given up, with those who brought her, and with him who begot her, and with him who strengthened her in those times.

7 But from a branch of her roots one shall arise in his place, who shall come with an army, enter the fortress of the king of the North, and deal with them and prevail.

Verse Comparison: Daniel 11:3

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American Standard Version
And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.

Amplified® Bible
Then a mighty [warlike, threatening] king shall arise who shall rule with great dominion and do according to his [own] will.

Contemporary English Version
Then a mighty king will come to power and will be able to do whatever he pleases.

Darby English Version
And a mighty king shall stand up that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.

Good News Bible
"Then a heroic king will appear. He will rule over a huge empire and do whatever he wants.

King James Version
And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.

New American Standard Bible
"And a mighty king will arise, and he will rule with great authority and do as he pleases.

New International Version
Then a mighty king will appear, who will rule with great power and do as he pleases.

New King James Version
Then a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"And a mighty king will arise, and he will rule with great authority and do as he pleases.

Revised Standard Version
Then a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion and do according to his will.

Young's Literal Translation
And a mighty king hath stood, and he hath ruled a great dominion, and hath done according to his will;

New English Translation
Then a powerful king¹ will arise, exercising great authority and doing as he pleases.

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