Daniel 11:9
New International Version
Then the king of the North will invade the realm of the king of the South but will retreat to his own country.

New Living Translation
“Later the king of the north will invade the realm of the king of the south but will soon return to his own land.

English Standard Version
Then the latter shall come into the realm of the king of the south but shall return to his own land.

Berean Standard Bible
who will invade the realm of the king of the South and then return to his own land.

King James Bible
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land.

New King James Version
“Also the king of the North shall come to the kingdom of the king of the South, but shall return to his own land.

New American Standard Bible
Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land.

NASB 1995
“Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land.

NASB 1977
“Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the latter will enter the kingdom of the king of the South, but will return to his own land.

Amplified Bible
And the king of the North will come into the realm of the king of the South, but he will retreat to his own country [badly defeated].

Christian Standard Bible
who will enter the kingdom of the king of the South and then return to his own land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
who will enter the kingdom of the king of the South and then return to his own land.”

American Standard Version
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.

Contemporary English Version
the king of the north will invade the southern kingdom, but he will be forced back to his own country.

English Revised Version
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will invade the southern kingdom and return to his own country.

Good News Translation
the king of Syria will invade Egypt, but he will be forced to retreat.

International Standard Version
Then he'll come against the realm of the southern king and then return to his own territory.

Majority Standard Bible
who will invade the realm of the king of the South and then return to his own land.

NET Bible
Then the king of the north will advance against the empire of the king of the south, but will withdraw to his own land.

New Heart English Bible
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.

Webster's Bible Translation
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land.

World English Bible
He will come into the realm of the king of the south, but he will return into his own land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the king of the south has come into the kingdom, and turned back to his own land;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the king of the south hath come into the kingdom, and turned back unto his own land;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king of the south came into his kingdom, and turned back, to his land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king of the south shall enter into the kingdom, and shall return to his own land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the king of the South will enter into the kingdom, and will return to his own land.

New American Bible
Then the latter shall invade the land of the king of the south, and return to his own country.

New Revised Standard Version
then the latter shall invade the realm of the king of the south, but will return to his own land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the king of the south shall invade the fortified cities of the king of the north, but he shall return to his own land.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King of the south will enter by force, and he shall return to his land
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall come into the kingdom of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall enter into the kingdom of the king of the south, and shall return to his own land.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Kings of the South and North
8He will take even their gods captive to Egypt, with their metal images and their precious vessels of silver and gold. For some years he will stay away from the king of the North, 9who will invade the realm of the king of the South and then return to his own land. 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.…

Cross References
Daniel 8:9-12
From one of these horns a little horn emerged and grew extensively toward the south and the east and toward the Beautiful Land. / It grew as high as the host of heaven, and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the earth and trampled them. / It magnified itself, even to the Prince of the host; it removed His daily sacrifice and overthrew the place of His sanctuary. ...

Daniel 7:25
He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.

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 13:5-7
The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. / 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.”

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.

Mark 13:14
So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Luke 21:20-24
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ...

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 11:2-3
But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. / And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”

Revelation 12:6
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where God had prepared a place for her to be nourished for 1,260 days.

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.

Isaiah 14:24-27
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. / I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.” / This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations. ...

Ezekiel 38:10-12
This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. / You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a quiet people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates— / in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’

Jeremiah 50:41-43
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. / The king of Babylon has heard the report, and his hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped him, pain like that of a woman in labor.


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So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land.

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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.














In response
This phrase indicates a reaction or counteraction to a preceding event. In the context of Daniel 11, it suggests a strategic or military response. The Hebrew root here implies a deliberate and calculated action, often seen in the historical conflicts between the Ptolemaic Kingdom (the South) and the Seleucid Empire (the North). This reflects the ongoing struggle for power and dominance in the ancient Near East, a theme prevalent throughout the book of Daniel.

the king of the South
This refers to the ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, which was based in Egypt. Historically, the Ptolemaic dynasty was one of the successor states of Alexander the Great's empire. The "king of the South" is a key figure in the geopolitical landscape of the Hellenistic period, often in conflict with the Seleucid Empire to the north. This phrase highlights the historical reality of the divided Greek empire and the constant power struggles that ensued.

will march out
The phrase suggests a military campaign or expedition. The Hebrew verb used here conveys the idea of going forth with purpose, often in a martial context. This reflects the historical military campaigns undertaken by the Ptolemaic kings as they sought to assert their influence and defend their territories against northern aggression. It underscores the theme of conflict and warfare that is central to this chapter of Daniel.

but will return
This indicates a retreat or withdrawal, suggesting that the campaign was not successful. The Hebrew root can imply a turning back or a change in direction, often due to unforeseen circumstances or overwhelming opposition. Historically, this reflects the ebb and flow of military fortunes in the ancient world, where victories and defeats were common. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human power and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations.

to his own land
This phrase signifies a return to the homeland, in this case, Egypt. It implies a retreat to a place of safety and origin. The historical context here is the Ptolemaic Kingdom's need to regroup and consolidate power after unsuccessful military ventures. It highlights the importance of national boundaries and the concept of a homeland, which were significant in the ancient world. This return can also be seen as a metaphor for the limitations of human ambition and the need for reliance on divine guidance and protection.

(9) The king of the south.--According to the Hebrew text, these words are in the genitive case (so Theod. Jer.), though the English Version is supported by the LXX. In this case the meaning is, "The king of the north shall come into the kingdom of the southern king," and then shall return to his own land--i.e., the north--apparently without gaining any advantage.

Verse 9. - So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land. The Septuagint Version differs less than usual from the Massoretic, "The King of Egypt shall enter into (his) kingdom certain days and return to his land." Theodotion renders, "And he shall enter into the kingdom of the king of the south, and return into his land." The Peshitta differs more, "The king of the south shall enter in strength, and turn to his own land." The Vulgate does not differ from the others. This verse, assuming the king of the south, Ptolemy Euergetes, to be the subject of the verb, merely completes the statements of the previous verse, and seems to describe the triumphant return of Euergetes into Egypt. If we take - which, however, is not so natural - the king of the north as the subject, then the reference may be to the unsuccessful attempts made by Seleucus Callinicus to invade Egypt.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
who will invade
וּבָ֗א (ū·ḇā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the realm
בְּמַלְכוּת֙ (bə·mal·ḵūṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom

of 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

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

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

his own land.
אַדְמָתֽוֹ׃ (’aḏ·mā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land


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