Daniel 11:26

Those closest to him will destroy him. His army will be wiped out—many will fall in battle.

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In The King James Version

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

In Context

25Then he will draw on his strength and courage to gather a large army against the king of the south. The king of the south will prepare for war, fighting back with a large and powerful army, but he will not be successful because of plots made against him.

27The two kings, with evil intentions, will tell each other lies even as they sit together at the same table. But their scheming is pointless—the end will come at the time predicted.

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Cross References

2 Kings 8:14Hazael left Elisha and went to his master, who asked him, “What did Elisha tell you?” Hazael replied, “He told me you would definitely recover.”

Psalms 41:9Even my best friend, the one I trusted, who shared meals with me—even he has turned against me.

Daniel 11:22Great armies will be swept away before him. They will be broken, as well as the prince of the agreement.

Micah 7:5Don't trust a neighbor, don't rely on a friend. Watch what you say even to the one who lies in your arms.

Mark 14:20“It's one of the Twelve, one of you sharing this food with me,” he replied.

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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