Daniel 11:24 meaning and explanation

In a time of peace, he will invade the richest provinces and do what his fathers and forefathers never did. He will lavish plunder, loot, and wealth on his followers, and he will plot against the strongholds—but only for a time.

Daniel 11:24, Berean Standard Bible

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Daniel 11 is an angel's revelation to Daniel, and most of the chapter describes conflicts between the Seleucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms. The verse describes the rise of a king, widely identified as Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who seizes wealth from prosperous provinces and distributes plunder to gain loyal followers.

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