Daniel 11:33

And those who are wise among the people will be the teachers of the mass of the people: but they will come to their downfall by the sword and by the flame, being made prisoners and undergoing loss for a long time.

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In The King James Version

And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.

In Context

32And those who do evil against the agreement will be turned to sin by his fair words: but the people who have knowledge of their God will be strong and do well.

34Now at the time of their downfall they will have a little help, but numbers will be joined to them in the town, and in their separate heritages.

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Cross References

Isaiah 32:3And the eyes of those who see will not be shut, and those who have hearing will give ear to the word.

Daniel 12:10Till a number are tested and make themselves clean; and the evil-doers will do evil; for not one of the evil-doers will have knowledge; but all will be made clear to those who are wise.

Malachi 2:7For it is right for the priest's lips to keep knowledge, and for men to be waiting for the law from his mouth: for he is the servant sent from the Lord of armies.

Matthew 13:11And he said to them in answer, To you is given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Matthew 20:23They say to him, We are able. He says to them, Truly, you will take of my cup: but to be seated at my right hand and at my left is not for me to give, but it is for those for whom my Father has made it ready.

Matthew 28:20Teaching them to keep all the rules which I have given you: and see, I am ever with you, even to the end of the world.

Matthew Henry on Daniel 11:22-45

The Reign of Antiochus Epiphanes; Cruelty and Impiety of Antiochus; The Death of Antiochus. ( b. c. 534.) 21 And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. 22 And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the covenant. 23 And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become… Read the whole commentary →

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