Daniel 11:17 meaning and explanation
He will resolve to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and will reach an agreement with the king of the South. He will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom, but his plan will not succeed or help him.
Daniel 11:17, Berean Standard Bible
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The speaker is the angel interpreting Daniel's vision, describing the long struggle between the kings of the North and South, the Seleucid and Ptolemaic empires that followed Alexander. Here the northern king comes with his full strength and makes terms with the southern king, sealing the agreement by giving a daughter in marriage.
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