37 And he will show no regard for the [a]gods of his fathers or for the [b]desire of women, nor will he show regard for any other god; for he will boast against them all. 38 But [c]instead he will honor a god of fortresses, a god whom his fathers did not know; he will honor him with gold, silver, precious stones, and treasures. 39 And he will take action against the strongest of fortresses with the help of a foreign god; he will give great honor to [d]those who acknowledge him and will make them rulers over the many, and will parcel out land for a price.

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  1. Daniel 11:37 Or God
  2. Daniel 11:37 Or darling of
  3. Daniel 11:38 Lit in his place
  4. Daniel 11:39 Lit the one who acknowledges

37 He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. 38 Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his ancestors he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts. 39 He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him. He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price.[a]

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  1. Daniel 11:39 Or land for a reward