Daniel 11:2
Now I will tell you the truth. Three kings will arise in Persia, and a fourth will be far richer than all the others. When he has gained power through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.
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1In the first year of Darius the Mede, I myself came to support and protect Michael.
Cross References
Ezra 4:6Then at the beginning of Ahasuerus' + 4:6 Also known as Xerxes . reign they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
Ezra 4:24So the work on the house of God in Jerusalem stopped until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Psalms 73:6Pride adorns them like a necklace around their neck; 1 violence clothes them like a robe. 1
Daniel 7:5Then there was a second animal, like a bear, and it was bending over; it had three ribs between its teeth in its mouth. It was told, 'Get up and devour many people.'
Daniel 8:26The vision about the evenings and mornings that has been told is true. But seal up the vision, for it refers to many days in the future.”
Daniel 10:20He said, “Do you know why I have come to you? I will soon return to fight against the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece will 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 →