Daniel 11:42
New International Version
He will extend his power over many countries; Egypt will not escape.

New Living Translation
He will conquer many countries, and even Egypt will not escape.

English Standard Version
He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Berean Standard Bible
He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.

King James Bible
He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

New King James Version
He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

New American Standard Bible
Then he will reach out with his hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.

NASB 1995
“Then he will stretch out his hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.

NASB 1977
“Then he will stretch out his hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he will send forth his hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape.

Amplified Bible
Then he will stretch out his hand against other countries, but Egypt will not be among the ones which escape.

Christian Standard Bible
He will extend his power against the countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will extend his power against the countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.

American Standard Version
He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries; and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Contemporary English Version
The king of the north will invade many countries, including Egypt,

English Revised Version
He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will use his power against many countries. Even Egypt will not escape.

Good News Translation
When he invades all those countries, even Egypt will not be spared.

International Standard Version
He'll extend his power over other countries, and even the land of Egypt won't escape.

Majority Standard Bible
He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape.

NET Bible
He will extend his power against other lands; the land of Egypt will not escape.

New Heart English Bible
He shall reach out his hand also on other countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Webster's Bible Translation
He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

World English Bible
He will also stretch out his hand on the countries. The land of Egypt won’t escape.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he sends forth his hand on the lands, and the land of Egypt is not for an escape;

Young's Literal Translation
'And he sendeth forth his hand upon the lands, and the land of Egypt is not for an escape;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he shall send forth his hand upon the lands, and the land of Egypt shall not be for escaping.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall lay his hand upon the lands: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he will cast his hand upon the lands, and the land of Egypt will not escape.

New American Bible
He shall extend his power over the land, and not even Egypt shall escape.

New Revised Standard Version
He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He shall stretch forth his hand also against other countries; and the land of Egypt shall not escape from his hands.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall stretch his hand into countries, and the land of Egypt shall not be saved from his hands
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries; and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall stretch forth his hand over the land; and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The King Who Exalts Himself
41He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites. 42He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. 43He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him.…

Cross References
Isaiah 19:4
I will deliver the Egyptians into the hands of a harsh master, and a fierce king will rule over them,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.

Ezekiel 30:4-5
A sword will come against Egypt, and there will be anguish in Cush when the slain fall in Egypt, its wealth is taken away, and its foundations are torn down. / Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword.

Jeremiah 46:25-26
The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. / I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives—of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But after this, Egypt will be inhabited as in days of old, declares the LORD.

Isaiah 31:1
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.

Ezekiel 29:10
therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush.

Isaiah 19:1
This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.

Ezekiel 30:6
For this is what the LORD says: The allies of Egypt will fall, and her proud strength will collapse. From Migdol to Syene they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Lord GOD.

Isaiah 20:4
so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame.

Jeremiah 43:11-13
He will come and strike down the land of Egypt, bringing death to those destined for death, captivity to those destined for captivity, and the sword to those destined for the sword. / I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed. / He will demolish the sacred pillars of the temple of the sun in the land of Egypt, and he will burn down the temples of the gods of Egypt.’”

Ezekiel 29:19
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army.

Revelation 11:8
Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.

Revelation 16:12
And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East.

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.”

Revelation 18:2-3
And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”

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.


Treasury of Scripture

He shall stretch forth his hand also on the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

stretch forth.

Ezekiel 29:14
And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they shall be there a base kingdom.

Zechariah 10:10,11
I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and place shall not be found for them…

Zechariah 14:17
And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.

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He will extend his power
The phrase "He will extend his power" suggests a significant expansion of influence and control. In the Hebrew text, the word for "extend" is "שָׁלַח" (shalach), which means to send out or stretch forth. This implies a deliberate and forceful action, indicating that the ruler in question is actively pursuing dominance. Historically, this can be seen as a reference to the aggressive expansionist policies of empires such as those of Alexander the Great or the Roman Empire. From a scriptural perspective, this reflects the recurring theme of earthly powers seeking to assert their will, often in opposition to God's ultimate sovereignty.

over many countries
The phrase "over many countries" indicates the vast scope of this ruler's ambition. The Hebrew word for "countries" is "אֲרָצוֹת" (aratzot), which can also be translated as "lands" or "territories." This suggests not just political control but also cultural and economic influence. Archaeologically, this aligns with the historical conquests where empires sought to integrate various regions under a single rule, often leading to a blend of cultures and traditions. Biblically, this can be seen as a fulfillment of prophecies concerning the rise and fall of kingdoms, reminding believers of the transient nature of human power compared to God's eternal kingdom.

and not even the land of Egypt
The mention of "the land of Egypt" is significant, as Egypt was historically a powerful and influential nation. The Hebrew term "מִצְרַיִם" (Mitzrayim) refers to Egypt, a land often seen as a symbol of worldly power and wealth in the Bible. Egypt's frequent role as a major player in biblical narratives underscores its importance. This phrase suggests that even a nation as formidable as Egypt will not be immune to the ruler's expansion. Historically, Egypt's strategic location and resources made it a coveted prize for conquering empires, and its mention here highlights the extent of the ruler's reach.

will escape
The phrase "will escape" implies that no nation, regardless of its strength or historical significance, will be able to avoid subjugation. The Hebrew word "פָּלֵט" (palet) means to escape or deliver oneself. This suggests a sense of inevitability and totality in the ruler's conquest. Scripturally, this can be interpreted as a reminder of the futility of relying on earthly powers for security. It serves as a call for believers to place their trust in God, who alone offers true deliverance and refuge. Theologically, it underscores the theme of divine justice and the ultimate accountability of all nations before God.

(42) He shall stretch forth.--He seizes various countries through which he passes, and among them Egypt is especially selected for mention, representing, as it does, the most powerful of them. The king has at last attained his object. He has frequently been partially successful in his attempts (see Daniel 11:12-13; Daniel 11:15; Daniel 11:29), but now Egypt is completely overthrown.

Verse 42. - He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape. The Septuagint rendering is, "And he shall send forth his hand upon the countries, and in the land of Egypt there shall not be a saviour in it." The first part of this verse is marked with an asterisk. Evidently the text before the translators had לָה פְלֵטָה (lah pelaytah), "to her deliverance," and "deliverance" in the abstract became "deliverer" in the concrete. Theodotion renders in a different sense, "And he shall stretch his hand upon the land, and the land of Egypt shall not be for salvation." The idea here is that for the land of Palestine, Egypt shall not be a deliverer. This, probably, is the true reading. The Peshitta agrees with the Massoretic pretty closely, "He shall stretch his hand over the countries, and the land of Egypt shall escape from his hands." The Vulgate has nothing to justify remark. Probably this verse, in the way it is rendered by Theodotion, is a portion of the lost vision of Daniel. The vagueness of "countries" stands in contrast to the definiteness of Edom, Moab, and Ammon, and is thus suspicious. Help was always expected from Egypt in the time when Assyria and Babylonia successively claimed the subjection of the Holy Land.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He will extend
וְיִשְׁלַ֥ח (wə·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

his power
יָד֖וֹ (yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

over [many] countries,
בַּאֲרָצ֑וֹת (ba·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and not even
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

the land
וְאֶ֣רֶץ (wə·’e·reṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Egypt
מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

will escape.
לִפְלֵיטָֽה׃ (lip̄·lê·ṭāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6413: Deliverance, an escaped portion


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