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New King James Version
Daniel 11:9
"Also the king of the North shall come to the kingdom of the king of the South, but shall return to his own land.
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Christian Standard Bible®
who will enter the kingdom of the king of the South and then return to his own land.
who will enter the kingdom of the king of the South and then return to his own land.
Hebrew Names Version
He shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
He shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
King James Version
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land.
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into 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.
Then the latter shall come into the realm 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.
"Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land.
New Century Version
Next, the king of the North will attack the king of the South, but he will be beaten back to his own country.
Next, the king of the North will attack the king of the South, but he will be beaten back to his own country.
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].
"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].
Geneva Bible (1587)
So the King of ye South shall come into his kingdome, and shall returne into his owne land.
So the King of ye South shall come into his kingdome, and shall returne into his owne land.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land.
"Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will 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.
who will invade the realm of the king of the South and then return to 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.
the king of the north will invade the southern kingdom, but he will be forced back to his own country.
Complete Jewish Bible
"Afterwards, the king of the north will invade the kingdom of the king of the south, but he will retire to his own land.
"Afterwards, the king of the north will invade the kingdom of the king of the south, but he will retire to his own land.
Darby Translation
and [the same] shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but shall return into his own land.
and [the same] shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but shall return into his own land.
Easy-to-Read Version
The northern king will attack the southern kingdom. But he will lose, and then he will go back to his own country.
The northern king will attack the southern kingdom. But he will lose, and then he will go back to his own country.
George Lamsa Translation
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.
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.
Good News Translation
the king of Syria will invade Egypt, but he will be forced to retreat.
the king of Syria will invade Egypt, but he will be forced to retreat.
Lexham English Bible
And then he will come into the kingdom of the king of the south, but he will return to his land.
And then he will come into the kingdom of the king of the south, but he will return to his land.
Literal Translation
And the king of the south will come into his kingdom and will return to his own land.
And the king of the south will come into his kingdom and will return to his own land.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And when he is come into ye kynges realme of ye south, he shal be fayne to turne agayne in to his owne londe.
And when he is come into ye kynges realme of ye south, he shal be fayne to turne agayne in to his owne londe.
American Standard Version
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
Bible in Basic English
And he will come into the kingdom of the king of the south, but he will go back to his land.
And he will come into the kingdom of the king of the south, but he will go back to his land.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he shall come into the kingdom of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
And he shall come into the kingdom of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
King James Version (1611)
So the King of the South shall come into his kingdome, and shall returne into his owne land.
So the King of the South shall come into his kingdome, and shall returne into his owne land.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
So the kyng of the south shall come into his kyngdome, and shall returne into his owne lande.
So the kyng of the south shall come into his kyngdome, and shall returne into his owne lande.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he shall enter into the kingdom of the king of the south, and shall return to his own land.
And he shall enter into the kingdom of the king of the south, and shall return to his own land.
English Revised Version
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
World English Bible
He shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
He shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and the kyng of the south schal entre in to the rewme, and schal turne ayen to his lond.
and the kyng of the south schal entre in to the rewme, and schal turne ayen to his lond.
Update Bible Version
And he shall come into the realm of the king of the south, but he shall return into his own land.
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.
So the king of the south shall come into [his] kingdom, and shall return into his own land.
New English Translation
Then the king of the north will advance against the empire of the king of the south, but will withdraw to his own land.
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 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.
"Later the king of the north will invade the realm of the king of the south but will soon return to his own land.
New Life Bible
Then the king of the North will go to fight against the king of the South, but will return to his own land.
Then the king of the North will go to fight against the king of the South, but will return to his own land.
New Revised Standard
then the latter shall invade the realm of the king of the south, but will return to his own land.
then the latter shall invade the realm of the king of the south, but will return to his own land.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
so will the king of the south, enter into the kingdom, and then return unto his own soil.
so will the king of the south, enter into the kingdom, and then return unto his own soil.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king of the south shall enter into the kingdom, and shall return to his own land.
And the king of the south shall enter into the kingdom, and shall return to his own land.
Revised Standard Version
Then the latter shall come into the realm of the king of the south but shall return into his own land.
Then the latter shall come into the realm of the king of the south but shall return into 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;
`And the king of the south hath come into the kingdom, and turned back unto his own land;
THE MESSAGE
"‘And I, in my turn, have been helping him out as best I can ever since the first year in the reign of Darius the Mede.' "‘But now let me tell you the truth of how things stand: Three more kings of Persia will show up, and then a fourth will become richer than all of them. When he senses that he is powerful enough as a result of his wealth, he will go to war against the entire kingdom of Greece. "‘Then a powerful king will show up and take over a huge territory and run things just as he pleases. But at the height of his power, with everything seemingly under control, his kingdom will split into four parts, like the four points of the compass. But his heirs won't get in on it. There will be no continuity with his kingship. Others will tear it to pieces and grab whatever they can get for themselves. "‘Next the king of the south will grow strong, but one of his princes will grow stronger than he and rule an even larger territory. After a few years, the two of them will make a pact, and the daughter of the king of the south will marry the king of the north to cement the peace agreement. But her influence will weaken and her child will not survive. She and her servants, her child, and her husband will be betrayed. "‘Sometime later a member of the royal family will show up and take over. He will take command of his army and invade the defenses of the king of the north and win a resounding victory. He will load up their tin gods and all the gold and silver trinkets that go with them and cart them off to Egypt. Eventually, the king of the north will recover and invade the country of the king of the south, but unsuccessfully. He will have to retreat.
"‘And I, in my turn, have been helping him out as best I can ever since the first year in the reign of Darius the Mede.' "‘But now let me tell you the truth of how things stand: Three more kings of Persia will show up, and then a fourth will become richer than all of them. When he senses that he is powerful enough as a result of his wealth, he will go to war against the entire kingdom of Greece. "‘Then a powerful king will show up and take over a huge territory and run things just as he pleases. But at the height of his power, with everything seemingly under control, his kingdom will split into four parts, like the four points of the compass. But his heirs won't get in on it. There will be no continuity with his kingship. Others will tear it to pieces and grab whatever they can get for themselves. "‘Next the king of the south will grow strong, but one of his princes will grow stronger than he and rule an even larger territory. After a few years, the two of them will make a pact, and the daughter of the king of the south will marry the king of the north to cement the peace agreement. But her influence will weaken and her child will not survive. She and her servants, her child, and her husband will be betrayed. "‘Sometime later a member of the royal family will show up and take over. He will take command of his army and invade the defenses of the king of the north and win a resounding victory. He will load up their tin gods and all the gold and silver trinkets that go with them and cart them off to Egypt. Eventually, the king of the north will recover and invade the country of the king of the south, but unsuccessfully. He will have to retreat.
Contextual Overview
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 her authority, and neither he nor his authority [fn] 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. 8 And he shall also carry their gods captive to Egypt, with their princes [fn] and their precious articles of silver and gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the North. 9 "Also the king of the North shall come to the kingdom of the king of the South, but shall return to his own land. 10 However his sons shall stir up strife, and assemble a multitude of great forces; and one shall certainly come and overwhelm and pass through; then he shall return to his fortress and stir up strife. 11 "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. 12 When he has taken away the multitude, his heart will be lifted up; and he will cast down tens of thousands, but he will not prevail. 13 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. 14 "Now in those times many shall rise up against the king of the South. Also, violent men [fn] of your people shall exalt themselves in fulfillment of the vision, but they shall fall.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Daniel 11:5 - the king Daniel 11:11 - the king of the south Zechariah 6:6 - toward Revelation 17:14 - shall make
Cross-References
Genesis 10:5
From these the coastland peoples of the Gentiles were separated into their lands, everyone according to his language, according to their families, into their nations.
From these the coastland peoples of the Gentiles were separated into their lands, everyone according to his language, according to their families, into their nations.
Genesis 10:10
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
Genesis 10:20
These were the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands and in their nations.
These were the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands and in their nations.
Genesis 10:25
To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.
To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.
Genesis 11:1
Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.
Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.
Genesis 11:14
Salah lived thirty years, and begot Eber.
Salah lived thirty years, and begot Eber.
Genesis 11:31
And Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot, the son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram's wife, and they went out with them from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to the land of Canaan; and they came to Haran and dwelt there.
And Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot, the son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram's wife, and they went out with them from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to the land of Canaan; and they came to Haran and dwelt there.
Genesis 11:32
So the days of Terah were two hundred and five years, and Terah died in Haran.
So the days of Terah were two hundred and five years, and Terah died in Haran.
Acts 17:26
And He has made from one blood [fn] every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,
And He has made from one blood [fn] every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,
1 Corinthians 14:23
Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind?
Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind?
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom,.... Into his own kingdom, the kingdom of Egypt; or into the kingdom of Syria, the kingdom of Seleucus, and conquer great part of it, and ravage and spoil it:
and shall return into his own land; the land of Egypt; he shall go and come with ease, and as he pleases, none to hinder him; and come back with a great spoil, as before related: Cocceius renders it, and something "shall come in the kingdom of the king of the south, and he shall return to his own land"; and thinks this refers to the sedition raised there, before mentioned, which obliged him to return sooner than he intended. The Septuagint and Arabic versions render it, "and he shall enter into the kingdom of the king of the south, and he shall return to his own land": that is, Seleucus should attempt to enter into the kingdom of Ptolemy king of Egypt, in revenge of his having entered into his country and spoiled it; but shall be obliged to return to his own land without any success: and so Justin e says, that he fitted out a great fleet, which was destroyed by a violent storm; and after this he raised a great army to recover his dominion, but was defeated by Ptolemy, and fled in great terror and trembling to Antioch; and this suits well with what follows.
e Ut supra, (Justin, l. 27.) c. 2.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom - That is, into the kingdom of the north, or the kingdom of Syria. This verse seems to be a summary of what had been said about his invading Syria. He would come, on account of the wrongs done to his sister, into the kingdom of the north, and would then return again to his own land.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Daniel 11:9. So the king of the south — Ptolemy Euergetes -
Shall come into his kingdom — That of Seleucus Callinicus.
And shall return — Having heard that a sedition had taken place in Egypt, Ptolemy Euergetes was obliged to return speedily in order to repress it; else he had wholly destroyed the kingdom of Callinicus.
