Daniel 11:23-25

Expanded Bible

²³ Many nations will make ·agreements [alliances] with ·that cruel and hated ruler [^Lhim], but he will lie to them. He will gain much power, but only a few people will support him. ²⁴ The richest ·areas [or people of a province] will feel safe, but ·that cruel and hated ruler [^Lhe] will attack them. He will succeed where his ·ancestors [^Lfathers and father’s fathers] did not. He will ·rob the countries he defeats and will give those things to his followers [^Lscatter spoil, plunder, and goods to them]. He will plan ·to defeat and destroy strong cities [^Lagainst strongholds], ·but he will be successful for only a short time [^Luntil a time].

²⁵ “·That very cruel and hated ruler [^LHe] will have a large army that he will use to stir up his strength and ·courage [^Lheart]. He will attack the king of the South [^Cthe Seleucid king Ptolemy VI]. The king of the South will gather a large and very powerful army and prepare for war. But ·the people who are against him will make secret plans, and the king of the South will be defeated [^Lhe will not stand/endure because of the plans they planned against him].