Daniel 11:13 For the king of the North will raise another army, larger than the first, and after some years he will advance with a great army and many supplies.

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New International Version
For the king of the North will muster another army, larger than the first; and after several years, he will advance with a huge army fully equipped.

New Living Translation
“A few years later the king of the north will return with a fully equipped army far greater than before.

English Standard Version
For the king of the north shall again raise a multitude, greater than the first. And after some years he shall come on with a great army and abundant supplies.

Berean Standard Bible
For the king of the North will raise another army, larger than the first, and after some years he will advance with a great army and many supplies.

King James Bible
For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.

New King James Version
For the king of the North will return and muster a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come at the end of some years with a great army and much equipment.

New American Standard Bible
For the king of the North will again raise a greater multitude than the former, and after an interval of some years he will press on with a great army and much equipment.

NASB 1995
“For the king of the North will again raise a greater multitude than the former, and after an interval of some years he will press on with a great army and much equipment.

NASB 1977
“For the king of the North will again raise a greater multitude than the former, and after an interval of some years he will press on with a great army and much equipment.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the king of the North will again cause a much greater multitude than the former to stand, and at the end of the times of those years, he will keep on coming with a great military force and much equipment.

Amplified Bible
For the king of the North will again raise a multitude (army) greater than the one before, and after several years he will advance with a great army and substantial equipment.

Christian Standard Bible
The king of the North will again raise a multitude larger than the first. After some years he will advance with a great army and many supplies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The king of the North will again raise a multitude larger than the first. After some years he will advance with a great army and many supplies.”

American Standard Version
And the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former; and he shall come on at the end of the times, even of years, with a great army and with much substance.

Contemporary English Version
because the king of the north will gather a larger and more powerful army than ever before. Then in a few years, he will start invading other countries.

English Revised Version
And the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former; and he shall come on at the end of the times, even of years, with a great army and with much substance.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The northern king will return and raise an army larger than the first one. After a few years he will invade with a large army and a lot of equipment.

Good News Translation
"The king of Syria will go back and gather a larger army than he had before. When the proper time comes, he will return with a large, well-equipped army.

International Standard Version
The northern king will return and raise a greater army than before. After a few years, he'll advance with a great force and with a vast amount of armaments.'"

Majority Standard Bible
For the king of the North will raise another army, larger than the first, and after some years he will advance with a great army and many supplies.

NET Bible
For the king of the north will again muster an army, one larger than before. At the end of some years he will advance with a huge army and enormous supplies.

New Heart English Bible
The king of the north shall return, and shall raise a multitude greater than the former; and he shall advance after some years with a great army and with abundant supplies.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.

World English Bible
The king of the north will return, and will send out a multitude greater than the former. He will come on at the end of the times, even of years, with a great army and with abundant supplies.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the king of the north has turned back, and has caused a multitude to stand, greater than the first, and at the end of the times a second time he certainly comes in with a great force, and with much substance;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the king of the north hath turned back, and hath caused a multitude to stand, greater than the first, and at the end of the times a second time he doth certainly come in with a great force, and with much substance;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king of the north turned back and caused a great multitude to stand above the former, and at the end of times, years, coming he shall come with great strength and with much property.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For the king of the north shall return and shall prepare a multitude much greater than before: and in the end of times and years, be shall come in haste with a great army, and much riches.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the king of the North will change strategy and will prepare a multitude much greater than before, and at the end of times and years, he will rush forward with a great army and exceedingly great resources.

New American Bible
For the king of the north shall raise another army, greater than before; after some years he shall attack with this large army and great resources.

New Revised Standard Version
For the king of the north shall again raise a multitude, larger than the former, and after some years he shall advance with a great army and abundant supplies.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For the king of the north shall return and raise an army twice the size of the former, and shall come after certain years with a great army and with a strong cavalry.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King of the north shall return, and he shall raise an army that is larger than the first, and to the end time he will come twice with a great army and with mighty horsemen

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the king of the north shall again set forth a multitude, greater than the former; and he shall come on at the end of the times, even of years, with a great army and with much substance.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the king of the north shall return, and bring a multitude greater than the former, and at the end of the times of years an invading army shall come with a great force, and with much substance.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Kings of the South and North
…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. 13For the king of the North will raise another army, larger than the first, and after some years he will advance with a great army and many supplies. 14In those times many will rise up against the king of the South. Violent ones among your own people will exalt themselves in fulfillment of the vision, but they will fail.…

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Cross References

Daniel 8:23-25
In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne. / His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people. / Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands.

Daniel 7:21-22
As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, / until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.

Revelation 13:7
Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

Revelation 17:12-14
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / 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.”

Daniel 9:26-27
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. / And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”

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.

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.

Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

Matthew 24:15-16
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Revelation 12:17
And the dragon was enraged at the woman and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea.

Ezekiel 38:9
You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land.

Isaiah 10:5-7
Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. / But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations.

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.

Zechariah 14:2
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.

Treasury of Scripture

For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.

the king.

Daniel 11:6,7
And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times…

after certain years.

Daniel 4:16
Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.

Daniel 12:7
And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.

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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

For the king of the North
This phrase refers to a ruler from the northern territories relative to Israel, historically understood as the Seleucid Empire. The "king of the North" is a recurring figure in Daniel's prophecies, representing a succession of rulers. The Hebrew term for "king" is "melek," which denotes a sovereign or ruler, emphasizing authority and power. The geographical designation "North" is significant in biblical prophecy, often symbolizing a place of threat or invasion, as seen in other prophetic books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel.

will raise a greater multitude than the first
The phrase indicates a strategic military buildup. The Hebrew word for "raise" is "amad," meaning to stand or establish, suggesting deliberate preparation and mobilization. The "greater multitude" implies a larger and more formidable force than previously assembled. Historically, this reflects the ongoing conflicts between the Seleucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms, where each sought to outdo the other in military strength. This escalation is a reminder of the transient nature of earthly power and the futility of human ambition without divine guidance.

and after some years
This phrase suggests a period of waiting or delay, indicating that prophetic fulfillment often unfolds over time. The Hebrew word "shanim" for "years" underscores the passage of time, a common theme in biblical prophecy where God's plans are revealed progressively. This waiting period can be seen as a test of faith and patience, reminding believers that God's timing is perfect and His purposes are ultimately for the good of His people.

he will advance with a great army
The word "advance" translates from the Hebrew "bo," meaning to come or go, indicating movement and progression. This military advance signifies a strategic offensive, reflecting the historical campaigns of the Seleucid kings. The "great army" underscores the might and resources at the king's disposal, yet it also serves as a reminder of the limitations of human power in the face of divine sovereignty. In the biblical narrative, true victory is not determined by the size of an army but by the will of God.

and many supplies
The phrase highlights the logistical preparations necessary for sustained military campaigns. The Hebrew term "rekush" for "supplies" refers to goods, equipment, or provisions, emphasizing the importance of preparation and resource management. Historically, this reflects the extensive planning required for ancient warfare. Spiritually, it serves as a metaphor for the believer's need to be equipped with spiritual resources—faith, prayer, and the Word of God—to face life's battles.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13) Shall return.--In this and the next two verses the causes are mentioned to which the failure of the southern king was due. He returns some years after his defeat to take revenge, and brings with him a larger army than he had on the previous occasion.

Much riches--i.e., all that is necessary for the maintenance of a large army; literally, anything acquired. This has been explained of the invasion of Egypt by Antiochus and Philip of Macedon, some thirteen or fourteen years after the battle of Raphia, when Ptolemy Epiphanes, a mere child, had succeeded his father, Philopator. On the hypothesis that these chapters refer to this period, it is surprising that there should be no allusion to the religious persecutions to which the Jews in Egypt had been subjected by Ptolemy Philopator, who, after his victory at Raphia, attempted to enter the Holy Place, as is mentioned in the Third Book of Maccabees. It should be remembered that the Jews suffered considerably from both parties during the whole of this period; but though the prophecy is supposed to have been written for their comfort and encouragement at this very juncture, yet not a word is said which bears allusion to them.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. - For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches. The LXX. does not differ essentially from this, only πόλεως comes in unnecessarily by a blunder - the less to be understood, as there seems no word which can have occasioned the misreading, unless it is simply a blunder of hearing for πολλήν; but against this is the fact that Paulus Tellensis has medeenatha. There is also the limitation of the period after which the king of the north will return to "one year" (καιροῦ ἐνιαυτοῦ), "a period of a year." Theodotion is closer to the Massoretic . The Peshitta is closer than either of the Greek versions, as neither of them attempts to give, "coming he shall come," which it does. The Vulgate is like Theodotion. The reference here is to the second expedition against Egypt, undertaken by Antiochus after the death of Philopator. After his victory at Raphia, Ptolemy resumed his life of self-indulgence. Antiochus endeavoured to build up his empire by curbing the Parthians; then, after an interval of fourteen years, he once more invaded the territories of the Egyptian monarch. This second invasion resulted in Antiochus gaining possession of all Palestine.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

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

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

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

another
וְשָׁב֙ (wə·šāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

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

larger
רַ֖ב (raḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

than
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the first,
הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

and after
וּלְקֵ֨ץ (ū·lə·qêṣ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7093: An extremity, after

some years
שָׁנִים֙ (šā·nîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8141: A year

he will advance
יָ֣בוֹא (yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

with a great
גָּד֖וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

army
בְּחַ֥יִל (bə·ḥa·yil)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

and many
רָֽב׃ (rāḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

supplies.
וּבִרְכ֥וּשׁ (ū·ḇir·ḵūš)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7399: Property, goods

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