Daniel 11:17
“He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom,.... Antiochus, having conquered Coelesyria,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He shall also set his face - Antiochus. That is, he shall resolve or determine. To set one’s face in any direction is to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He shall also set his face to enter - Antiochus purposed to have marched his army into Egypt; but he thought it best to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 11:5-20
Here are foretold,
I. The rise and power of two great kingdoms out of the remains of Alexander's conquests, Dan 11:5. 1.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And he shall set his facei.e. purpose, plan (2Ki 12:17; Jer 42:15; Jer 42:17; Jer 44:12) to come with the strength, &c.…
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