Daniel 11:11 In a rage, the king of the South will march out to fight the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be delivered into the hand of his enemy.

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New International Version
“Then the king of the South will march out in a rage and fight against the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be defeated.

New Living Translation
“Then, in a rage, the king of the south will rally against the vast forces assembled by the king of the north and will defeat them.

English Standard Version
Then the king of the south, moved with rage, shall come out and fight against the king of the north. And he shall raise a great multitude, but it shall be given into his hand.

Berean Standard Bible
In a rage, the king of the South will march out to fight the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be delivered into the hand of his enemy.

King James Bible
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: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.

New King James Version
“And the king of the South shall be moved with rage, and go out and fight with him, with the king of the North, who shall muster a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into the hand of his enemy.

New American Standard Bible
And the king of the South will be enraged and go out and fight with the king of the North. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be handed over to the former.

NASB 1995
“The king of the South will be enraged and go forth and fight with the king of the North. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former.

NASB 1977
“And the king of the South will be enraged and go forth and fight with the king of the North. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the king of the South will be enraged and go forth and fight with the king of the North. Then the latter will cause a great multitude to stand, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former.

Amplified Bible
The king of the South (Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt) will be enraged and go out and fight with the king of the North (Antiochus III the Great); and the Syrian king will raise a great multitude (army), but the multitude shall be given into the hand of the Egyptian king.

Christian Standard Bible
Infuriated, the king of the South will march out to fight with the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but they will be handed over to his enemy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Infuriated, the king of the South will march out to fight with the king of the North who will raise a large army but they will be handed over to his enemy.

American Standard Version
And the king of the south shall be moved with anger, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north; and he shall set forth a great multitude, and the multitude shall be given into his hand.

Contemporary English Version
But this will make the king of the south angry, and he will defeat this large army from the north.

English Revised Version
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: and he shall set forth a great multitude, and the multitude shall be given into his hand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The southern king will be outraged. He will go to fight the northern king, who will raise a large army that will fall into the southern king's hands.

Good News Translation
In his anger the king of Egypt will go to war against the king of Syria and capture his huge army.

International Standard Version
"'The southern king will fly into a rage and march out to fight the northern king. He'll gather a large army, but that army will be handed over to him.

Majority Standard Bible
In a rage, the king of the South will march out to fight the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be delivered into the hand of his enemy.

NET Bible
"Then the king of the south will be enraged and will march out to fight against the king of the north, who will also muster a large army, but that army will be delivered into his hand.

New Heart English Bible
The king of the south shall be moved with rage and shall come forth and fight against him, even with the king of the north; and he shall raise a great multitude, and the multitude shall be given into his hand.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the king of the south shall be moved with wrath, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.

World English Bible
“The king of the south will be moved with anger and will come out and fight with him, even with the king of the north. He will send out a great multitude, and the multitude will be given into his hand.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the king of the south becomes embittered, and has gone forth and fought with him, with the king of the north, and has caused a great multitude to stand, and the multitude has been given into his hand,

Young's Literal Translation
And the king of the south doth become embittered, and hath gone forth and fought with him, with the king of the north, and hath caused a great multitude to stand, and the multitude hath been given into his hand,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king of the south shall be exasperated, and shall come forth and war with him, with the king of the north: and he caused a great multitude to stand, and the multitude was given into his hand.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king of the south being provoked shall go forth, and shall fight against the king of the north, and shall prepare an exceeding great multitude, and a multitude shall be given into his hand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the king of the South, having being challenged, will go forth and will fight against the king of the North, and he will prepare an exceedingly great multitude, and a multitude will be given into his hand.

New American Bible
The king of the south, enraged, shall go out to fight against the king of the north, who shall field a great host, but the host shall be given into his hand.

New Revised Standard Version
Moved with rage, the king of the south shall go out and do battle against the king of the north, who shall muster a great multitude, which shall, however, be defeated by his enemy.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the king of the south shall be enraged, and shall come forth to fight with the king of the north; and the king of the north shall raise a great army, but the army shall be given into his enemy's hand.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King of the south shall be enraged and he shall go out. He shall meet the King of the north and he shall raise a great army, and that army shall be given into his hand

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
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; and he shall set forth a great multitude, but the multitude shall be given into his hand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king of the south shall be greatly enraged, and shall come forth, and shall war with the king of the north: and he shall raise a great multitude; but the multitude shall be delivered into his hand.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Kings of the South and North
…10But his sons will stir up strife and assemble a great army, which will advance forcefully, sweeping through like a flood, and will again carry the battle as far as his fortress. 11In a rage, the king of the South will march out to fight the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but it will be delivered into the hand of his enemy. 12When the army is carried off, the king of the South will be proud in heart and will cast down tens of thousands, but he will not triumph.…

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Cross References

Revelation 16:14
These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.

Matthew 24:6-7
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Revelation 19:19
Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.

Isaiah 41:11-12
Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.

Jeremiah 46:10
For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.

Ezekiel 38:18-23
Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. / In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. ...

Zechariah 14:2-3
For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.

2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.

Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Isaiah 10:24-27
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did. / For in just a little while My fury against you will subside, and My anger will turn to their destruction.” / And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt. ...

Joel 3:9-14
Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! / Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ / Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. ...

Revelation 11:7
When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.

Isaiah 31:8-9
“Then Assyria will fall, but not by the sword of man; a sword will devour them, but not one made by mortals. They will flee before the sword, and their young men will be put to forced labor. / Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard,” declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 50:41-42
Behold, an army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are stirred up from the ends of the earth. / They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon.

1 Thessalonians 5:3
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

Treasury of Scripture

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: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.

the king of the south.

Daniel 11:5,9
And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion…

moved.

Daniel 11:44
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.

Daniel 8:7
And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.

Psalm 76:10
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

the multitude.

Daniel 11:10
But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be stirred up, even to his fortress.

Daniel 2:38
And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold.

1 Kings 20:13,28
And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD…

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Daniel 11

1. The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia.
5. Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north.
30. The invasion and tyranny of the Romans.

Berean Study Bible

In a rage
The phrase "in a rage" suggests a state of intense anger and emotional upheaval. The Hebrew root word here is "חֵמָה" (chemah), which conveys a sense of fury or wrath. This emotional state is significant as it indicates the king of the South's motivation is not just political but deeply personal. Historically, this reflects the intense animosity and rivalry between the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires, which were often driven by personal vendettas and longstanding enmities.

the king of the South
This phrase refers to the ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, which was based in Egypt. The term "South" is geographically relative to the land of Israel, which serves as a central point in biblical prophecy. The Ptolemaic dynasty was known for its wealth and influence, and its kings often engaged in conflicts with the Seleucid Empire to the north. This historical context underscores the ongoing struggle for dominance in the region.

will march out to fight
The action of marching out to fight indicates a deliberate and strategic military campaign. The Hebrew verb "יָצָא" (yatsa) implies a going forth with purpose. This reflects the historical reality of the frequent military campaigns between these two powers, as they sought to expand their territories and influence. The phrase suggests a proactive and aggressive stance by the king of the South.

against the king of the North
The "king of the North" refers to the ruler of the Seleucid Empire, which was based in the region of Syria. The term "North" is again relative to Israel. The Seleucid kings were known for their military prowess and ambition, often clashing with the Ptolemaic rulers. This phrase highlights the geopolitical tension and the struggle for supremacy in the ancient Near East.

who will raise a great multitude
The phrase "raise a great multitude" indicates the king of the North's ability to muster a large army. The Hebrew word "הָמוֹן" (hamon) suggests a vast number, emphasizing the scale and power of the military force. Historically, the Seleucid Empire had access to vast resources and manpower, enabling it to field large armies. This reflects the formidable challenge faced by the king of the South.

but that multitude will be delivered into his hand
The phrase "will be delivered into his hand" signifies a divinely orchestrated victory for the king of the South. The Hebrew verb "נָתַן" (natan) means to give or deliver, implying that the outcome is determined by a higher power. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations. Despite the overwhelming odds, the king of the South is granted victory, illustrating the principle that divine providence can overturn human expectations and power dynamics.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(11) And the king.--The ambiguity of this verse is very great. "He" may refer to either king; so that while some commentators see in the words an account of the successes of Ptolemy against Antiochus in the battle of Raphia (B.C. 217)--the "multitude" being the army of Antiochus, which was severely defeated at that place--others infer that the northern king is represented as defeating his rival. Evidently the words "with the king of the north" are added, as in Exodus 2:6, for the sake of clearness. This makes it most probable that the first of the two interpretations just given is correct, and that "he" refers to the northern king, "his hand" to the hand of the southern king. This is supported by Daniel 11:12, where we read of the conduct of the southern king after his victory.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 11. - 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: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand. The LXX. differs a little from the Massoretic, "And the King of Egypt shall be much embittered and enraged, and shall come forth and fight with the king of the north; and he shall set forth (στήσει) a great multitude, and the multitude shall be betrayed into his hands." Theodotion, like this, differs from the Massoretic by inserting, "the king of the north," without the pronoun, as do all the other versions. Ptolemy. usually slothful and lethargic, was at length roused, and placed an army of seventy-five thousand men in the field. Against this Antiochus opposed the slightly superior army of seventy-eight thousand The two armies engaged at Raphia, and Antiochus sustained a severe defeat, losing no less than ten thousand men. The multitude commanded by Antiochus was given into the hands of Ptolemy Pifilopator. This seems the only interpretation which is consistent with facts.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

In a rage,
וְיִתְמַרְמַר֙ (wə·yiṯ·mar·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4843: To be, bitter

the king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of the South
הַנֶּ֔גֶב (han·ne·ḡeḇ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

will march out
וְיָצָ֕א (wə·yā·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

to fight
וְנִלְחַ֥ם (wə·nil·ḥam)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

the king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of the North,
הַצָּפ֑וֹן (haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

who will raise
וְהֶעֱמִיד֙ (wə·he·‘ĕ·mîḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

a large
רָ֔ב (rāḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

army,
הָמ֣וֹן (hā·mō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth

but it
הֶהָמ֖וֹן (he·hā·mō·wn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth

will be given over
וְנִתַּ֥ן (wə·nit·tan)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to the hand of his [enemy].
בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ (bə·yā·ḏōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

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OT Prophets: Daniel 11:11 The king of the south shall be (Dan. Da Dn)