- Bible
- Daniel
- Chapter 11
- Verse 39
Daniel 11:39
“Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god,.... Or, "in the strong holds of Mahuzzim" (w) that is, in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thus shall he do in, the most strong holds - Margin, “fortresses of munitions.” The reference is to strongly fortified…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
In the most strong holds with a strange god - Bishop Newton proposed the following translation, after justly finding…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 11:21-45
All this is a prophecy of the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes, the little horn spoken of before (Dan 8:9) a sworn enemy to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And he will do to the fortresses of strongholds with(the help of) a foreign god i.e. will conquer them by his aid. But…