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New International Version
He will determine to come with the might of his entire kingdom and will make an alliance with the king of the South. And he will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom, but his plans will not succeed or help him.

New Living Translation
He will make plans to come with the might of his entire kingdom and will form an alliance with the king of the south. He will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom from within, but his plan will fail.

English Standard Version
He shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and he shall bring terms of an agreement and perform them. He shall give him the daughter of women to destroy the kingdom, but it shall not stand or be to his advantage.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not standon his side, neither be for him.

New King James Version
“He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do. And he shall give him the daughter of women to destroy it; but she shall not standwith him, or be for him.

New American Standard Bible
And he will set his mind on coming with the power of his entire kingdom, bringing with him a proposal of peace which he will put into effect; he will also give him the daughter of women to ruin it. But she will not take a standfor him or be on his side.

NASB 1995
“He will set his face to come with the power of his whole kingdom, bringing with him a proposal of peace which he will put into effect; he will also give him the daughter of women to ruin it. But she will not take a stand for him or be on his side.

NASB 1977
“And he will set his face to come with the power of his whole kingdom, bringing with him a proposal of peace which he will put into effect; he will also give him the daughter of women to ruin it. But she will not take a standfor him or be on his side.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he will set his face to come with the authority of his whole kingdom, bringing with him an equitable proposal which he will put into effect; he will also give him the daughter of women to destroy it. But she will not take a standfor him or be on his side.

Amplified Bible
He will be determined to come with the power of his entire kingdom, and propose equitable conditionsand terms of peace, which he will put into effect [by making an agreement with the king of the South]. He will also give him his daughter (Cleopatra I),in an attempt to overthrow the kingdom, but it will not succeed or be to his advantage.

Christian Standard Bible
He will resolve to come with the force of his whole kingdom and will reach an agreement with him. He will give him a daughter in marriage to destroy it, but she will not stand with him or support him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will resolve to come with the force of his whole kingdom and will reach an agreement with him. He will give him a daughter in marriage to destroy it, but she will not stand with him or support him.

American Standard Version
And he shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and with him equitable conditions; and he shall perform them: and he shall give him the daughter of women, to corrupt her; but she shall not stand, neither be for him.

Contemporary English Version
In fact, he will decide to invade the south with his entire army. Then he will attempt to make peace by giving the king of the south a bride from the northern kingdom, but this won't be successful.

English Revised Version
And he shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; and he shall do his pleasure: and he shall give him the daughter of women, to corrupt her; but she shall not stand, neither be for him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Then the northern king will decide to invade with the power of his entire kingdom, and some decent men will invade with him. He will give the southern king his daughter as a wife in order to destroy the southern kingdom. But this will not succeed or help him.

Good News Translation
"The king of Syria will plan an expedition, using his whole army. Then, in order to destroy his enemy's kingdom, he will make an alliance with him and offer him his daughter in marriage; but his plan will not succeed.

International Standard Version
He'll decide to come with the full power of his kingdom, bringing with him an alliance that he'll implement. He'll give him a daughter in marriage to overthrow it, but it won't succeed or work out for him.

NET Bible
His intention will be to come with the strength of his entire kingdom, and he will form alliances. He will give the king of the south a daughter in marriage in order to destroy the kingdom, but it will not turn out to his advantage.

New Heart English Bible
He shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and will reach an agreement with him which he shall put into effect. And he shall give him a daughter of women to send destruction on him; but it will not last or be to his advantage.

Webster's Bible Translation
He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
He will set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and with him equitable conditions. He will perform them. He will give him the daughter of women, to destroy the kingdom, but she will not stand, and won’t be for him.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And he sets his face to go in with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; and he has worked, and the daughter of women he gives to him, to corrupt her; and she does not stand, nor is for him.

Young's Literal Translation
And he setteth his face to go in with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; and he hath wrought, and the daughter of women he giveth to him, to corrupt her; and she doth not stand, nor is for him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he shall set up his face to come with the power of all his kingdom, and the upright with him; and he did: and he will give to him the daughter of women, to corrupt her: and she shall not stand, and shall not be for him.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall set his face to come to possess all his kingdom, and he shall make upright conditions with him: and he shall give him a daughter of women, to overthrow it: and she shall not stand, neither shall she be for him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he will set his face to strive to hold his entire kingdom, and he will make fair conditions with him. And he will give him a daughter among women, so as to overthrow it. But she will not stand, neither will she be for him.

New American Bible
He shall resolve to come with the entire strength of his kingdom. He shall make an alliance with him and give him a daughter in marriage in order to destroy him, but this shall not stand.

New Revised Standard Version
He shall set his mind to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and he shall bring terms of peace and perform them. In order to destroy the kingdom, he shall give him a woman in marriage; but it shall not succeed or be to his advantage.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then he shall set his face to invade the fortified places of all kingdoms, and all the people who are with him shall advance; and a daughter of men shall be given to him so that she might destroy him, but it shall not prosper, nor shall he take her to himself.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he shall set his face to enter all kingdoms by force, and everyone with him shall pass through, and a daughter of men shall be given to him for his destruction, and she will not be established and she will not be his

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, but shall make an agreement with him; and he shall give him the daughter of women, to destroy it; but it shall not stand, neither be for him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall set his face to come in with the force of his whole kingdom, and shall cause everything to prosper with him: and he shall give him the daughter of women to corrupt her: but she shall not continue, neither be on his side.

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Audio Bible

Context

Kings of the South and North
…16The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand.17He 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.18Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many of them. But a commander will put an end to his reproach and will turn it back upon him.…

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Cross References

Revelation 17:12-14
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

Ezekiel 26:7-14
For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops. / He will slaughter the villages of your mainland with the sword; he will set up siege works against you, build a ramp to your walls, and raise his shields against you. / He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes. ...

2 Thessalonians 2:8-10
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. / The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Jeremiah 27:6-7
So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. / All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him.

1 John 4:3
and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time.

Isaiah 10:5-6
Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.

Matthew 24:15
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),

2 Kings 24:7
Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, because the king of Babylon had taken all his territory, from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River.

Revelation 13:1-2
Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.

Isaiah 14:24-27
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. / I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.” / This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations. ...

Mark 13:14
So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Treasury of Scripture

He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him.

He shall also.

set.

Daniel 11:19
Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.

2 Kings 12:17
Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 20:3
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

upright ones.

Daniel 9:26
And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereofshall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Psalm 56:9
When I cryunto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for Godis for me.

Ezekiel 17:17
Neither shall Pharaoh withhis mighty army and great company make for him in the war, by casting up mounts, and building forts, to cut off many persons:

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Daniel 11

1.The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia.
5.Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north.
30.The invasion and tyranny of the Romans.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

He will resolve to come with the strength of his whole kingdom
This phrase indicates a determined and strategic move by a powerful ruler, likely referring to a king from the North, traditionally understood as the Seleucid Empire. The "strength of his whole kingdom" suggests a full mobilization of resources and military might, reflecting the historical context of Hellenistic power struggles following the division of Alexander the Great's empire. This aligns with the historical actions of Antiochus III, who sought to expand his influence over the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.

and will reach an agreement with the king of the South
The "king of the South" is typically identified as the ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt. The agreement mentioned here is a political alliance, often sealed through marriage, a common practice in ancient diplomacy to secure peace or strengthen ties between rival powers. This reflects the historical peace treaty between Antiochus III and Ptolemy V, which included a marriage alliance.

He will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom
This refers to the historical event where Antiochus III gave his daughter, Cleopatra I, in marriage to Ptolemy V. The intention behind this marriage was to gain influence over Egypt and eventually control it. This tactic of using marriage to achieve political ends is well-documented in ancient history and reflects the cunning strategies employed by rulers to expand their power.

but his plan will not succeed or help him
Despite the strategic marriage, Antiochus III's plan to control Egypt through his daughter did not succeed. Cleopatra I remained loyal to her husband and the Ptolemaic Kingdom rather than siding with her father. This outcome highlights the limitations of political alliances based on marriage and the unpredictable nature of human loyalty. It also serves as a reminder of the sovereignty of God over human affairs, as seen throughout the book of Daniel, where human plans often fail in the face of divine will.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The King of the North
This refers to a ruler from the Seleucid Empire, historically identified as Antiochus III, who sought to expand his influence and power.

2.The King of the South
This is typically understood as the ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt, with whom Antiochus III sought to make an alliance.

3.The Daughter
Historically, this is believed to be Cleopatra I, the daughter of Antiochus III, who was given in marriage to Ptolemy V of Egypt as part of a political strategy.

4.Marriage Alliance
A common political strategy in ancient times, where marriages were used to secure alliances and peace between rival kingdoms.

5.Failed Strategy
Despite the marriage alliance, the plan to destroy or control the kingdom through this union did not succeed.

Teaching Points

The Limits of Human Schemes
Human plans, no matter how well-crafted, are ultimately subject to God's sovereign will. We should seek God's guidance in our plans and trust in His ultimate purpose.

The Role of Political Alliances
While political alliances can be beneficial, they should not be relied upon as the ultimate source of security. Our trust should be in God, not in human institutions or agreements.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
This passage reminds us that God is in control of the rise and fall of nations. We can find peace in knowing that God’s purposes will prevail, even when political situations seem uncertain.

The Importance of Integrity in Relationships
The use of marriage as a political tool in this passage serves as a caution against manipulating relationships for personal gain. We are called to integrity and sincerity in our relationships.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Daniel 11:17?

2.How does Daniel 11:17 demonstrate God's sovereignty over political alliances and conflicts?

3.What lessons can we learn from the "daughter of women" in Daniel 11:17?

4.How does Daniel 11:17 connect with God's promises in other Scriptures?

5.How can we apply the themes of Daniel 11:17 in today's political climate?

6.What does Daniel 11:17 teach about the futility of human plans against God's will?

7.What does Daniel 11:17 reveal about God's sovereignty in historical events?

8.How does Daniel 11:17 relate to the prophecy of the coming Messiah?

9.What historical events are referenced in Daniel 11:17?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 11?

11.What is the beast described in Revelation?

12.What does the Bible say about the King of the South?

13.Who holds the title King of the North?

14.What defines the Kingdom of God in Christianity?

What Does Daniel 11:17 Mean

He will resolve to come with the strength of his whole kingdom

• Daniel records a northern king mustering every available resource—exactly what Antiochus III (“the Great”) did after earlier skirmishes with Egypt.

• He moved armies, allies, and finances to press a decisive campaign (cf.Daniel 8:9-11; 1 Maccabees 1:16-17).

• Long before these events (c. 200 BC), God declared them, proving His rule over nations (Isaiah 46:9-10;2 Chronicles 20:6).

• For believers today, the verse reminds us that no earthly power stands outside God’s foreknowledge or control (Psalm 33:10-11).

and will reach an agreement with the king of the South

• After victory at Panium (200 BC), Antiochus offered peace to young Ptolemy V of Egypt (“the South”), appearing conciliatory while securing Syria and Palestine (Daniel 11:6 repeats the pattern).

• Political compromises often mask deeper ambitions; Scripture warns that apparent peace can be deceptive (1 Thessalonians 5:3;Psalm 55:20-21).

• Yet even treaties serve God’s timetable, positioning kingdoms exactly as He foretold (Proverbs 21:1).

He will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom

• Antiochus sent his daughter Cleopatra I to marry Ptolemy, expecting her loyalty would give him influence in Alexandria.

• The plan: create a Trojan-horse queen who would favor Syria’s interests, weakening Egypt from within (cf.Esther 2:17; 8:3-6 for another royal marriage affecting national destiny).

• Though the scheme looked clever, it ignoredProverbs 19:21—“Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail”.

but his plan will not succeed or help him

• Cleopatra loved her husband and aligned with Egypt, thwarting her father’s hopes; later, Antiochus lost further wars and died in obscurity (Job 5:12;Psalm 33:10).

• God’s word proved infallible: the prophecy specified failure centuries beforehand.

• The outcome illustratesDaniel 2:21—He “removes kings and establishes them”—and reassures believers that hostile plots cannot overturn divine purposes (Romans 8:31).

summary

Daniel 11:17, fulfilled in the intrigues of Antiochus III and Cleopatra I, showcases God’s precise foreknowledge of political maneuvers. The verse moves from massive military resolve, through diplomatic treaty, to a calculated marriage alliance, and ends with the foretold collapse of human scheming. Every detail came to pass exactly as written, encouraging us to trust the God who directs history and whose word never fails.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(17)He shall also.--He has further plans for subduing the dominions of the southern king. He brings together all the forces he can amass, and then attempts by means of a political marriage to establish peace; but this also proves a failure.

Upright ones.--Literally,all that is right; hence the words have been explained, "straightforward pleas". If "persons" are intended, it is not impossible that there may be a hint at the Jews taking the part of the northern king in the contest.

Daughter of women--i.e., a woman. (Comp. the phrase "son of man,"Ezekiel 2:1.) The rest of the verse is obscure. It seems to mean that the consequence of this marriage was the destruction of the woman mentioned. Or it is possible that "her" refers to the southern kingdom. St. Jerome explains it, "ut evertat Ptolem?um sive regnum ejus." This has been supposed to point to the marriage of Ptolemy Epiphanes with Cleopatra, the daughter of Antiochus the Great. However, the language is very general. (Comp.Daniel 11:6.)

But she shall not stand.--These words form an explanatory clause, meaning that the plan will not answer.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 17. -He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him: thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him. The LXX. renders, "And he shall set (give,δώσει) his face to enter upon (ἐπελθεῖν) his work with violence, and he shall make covenants with him, and shall give him a daughter of man to corrupt her, but she shall not obey, neither shall it be." The translator seems to have had before himמלאכתּו, "work," instead ofמלכותו, "kingdom" - a reading not equal to the Massoretic, andמֵישָׁרִים instead ofוִישׁרִים, in which case the LXX. reading is preferable. Theodotion is like the Massoretic, "And he shall set (τάξει) his face to enter with the strength of all his kingdom, and he shall make all things straight with him, and shall give him a daughter of the women to corrupt her, but she shall not continue on his side, neither be for him." The Peshitta renders, "And he shall set his face to enter with the force of all his kingdom, and all his people shall pass over, and the daughter of men shall be given to him to corrupt her, but she shall not stand, neither be for him." The Vulgate rendering is independent of the other versions, "And he shall set his face that he may come to lay hold of his whole kingdom, and he shall do right things with him, and he shall give to him the daughter of women that he may overturn it, but she shall not stand, neither be for him." The events portrayed here are well known. Antiochus collected all his forces with a view to the conquest of Egypt, then, alarmed by the progress of Rome and the overthrow of Philip of Macedon, he changed his plan. He now endeavoured to get Ptolemy to be his ally, and gave him his daughter Cleopatra to wife, with Coele-Syria as a dowry. His idea was that she would remain always on his side, would be his spy in the court of her husband, and would always lead the policy of Egypt in the lines he wished. His hopes were frustrated. She was not corrupted so as to be false to her husband. In proof of this, when her father's armies were defeated by the Romans, she joined with her husband in sending congratulations to the Senate of Rome.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

He will resolve
וְיָשֵׂ֣ם ׀(wə·yā·śêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760:Put -- to put, place, set

to come
לָב֞וֹא(lā·ḇō·w)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

with the strength
בְּתֹ֧קֶף(bə·ṯō·qep̄)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8633:Power, strength, energy

of his whole
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

kingdom,
מַלְכוּת֛וֹ(mal·ḵū·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4438:Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom

and will reach an agreement
וִישָׁרִ֥ים(wî·šā·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 3477:Straight, right

with [the king of the South].
עִמּ֖וֹ(‘im·mōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

He will give him a daughter
וּבַ֤ת(ū·ḇaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323:A daughter

in marriage
הַנָּשִׁים֙(han·nā·šîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 802:Woman, wife, female

in order to overthrow [the kingdom],
לְהַשְׁחִיתָ֔הּ(lə·haš·ḥî·ṯāh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7843:Perhaps to go to ruin

but [his plan] will not
וְלֹ֥א(wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

succeed
תַעֲמֹ֖ד(ṯa·‘ă·mōḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5975:To stand, in various relations

or help him.
וְלֹא־(wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

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OT Prophets: Daniel 11:17 He shall set his face to come (Dan. Da Dn)