Daniel 11:2
and now, I declare to you truth: Behold, yet three kings are standing for Persia, and the fourth becomes far richer than all, and according to his strength by his riches he stirs up the whole, with the kingdom of Javan.
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In Context
3And a mighty king has stood, and he has ruled a great dominion, and has done according to his will;
Cross References
Ezra 4:6And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the commencement of his reign, they have written an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem;
Ezra 4:24then ceased the service of the house of God that [is] in Jerusalem, and it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Psalms 73:6Therefore pride has encircled them, || Violence covers them as a dress.
Daniel 7:5And behold, another beast, a second, like to a bear, and to the same authority it has been raised, and three ribs [are] in its mouth, between its teeth, and thus they are saying to it, Rise, consume much flesh.
Daniel 8:26And the appearance of the evening and of the morning, that is told, is true; and you, hide the vision, for [it is] after many days.
Daniel 10:20And he says, Have you known why I have come to you? And now I return to fight with the head of Persia; indeed, I am going forth, and behold, the head of Javan has come;
Matthew Henry on Daniel 11:2-5
Ruin of the Persian Monarchy. ( b. c. 534.) 1 Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him. 2 And now will I show thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia. 3 And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will. 4 And when he shall stand up, his kingdom… Read the whole commentary →