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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 11:35

Purged by trial. I. THE CHURCH NEEDS PURIFICATION . The people "of understanding" are to be purged and made white. These are clearly the people who are "wise unto salvation"—the true Church. 1 . The ends of the gospel are not attained until the Church is completely purified. The first aim is to gather men into the Church by penitence and faith. The second is to perfect them when they are in the Church. The forgiving grace of God does not dispense with the necessity of holiness.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 11:36

And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished; for that that is determined shall be done. The LXX . does not differ greatly from this, "And the king shall do according to his will, and shall be enraged, and be exalted above every god, and against the God of gods shall he speak marvellous things ( ἔξαλλα ) and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 11:36-38

Self. The undue prominence of self is a leading characteristic of all sin, just as all goodness implies self-denial. Where this is allowed, it is shown in every sphere of life. I. IN ACTION , SELF APPEARS AS SELF - WILL . "The king shall do according to his will." This implies the neglect of law and right, of the will of others and of the will of God. It is seen in tyranny, in rebellion against lawful authority, and in the denial of our duty as servants of God. II. IN ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:30

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him - The word rendered Chittim - כתים kı̂ttı̂ym - according to Gesenius, properly means “Cyprians,” so called from a celebrated Phoenician colony in the island of Cyprus. In a wider acceptation the name came to comprehend the islands and coasts of the Mediterranean Sea, especially the northern parts, and therefore stands for the islands and coasts of Greece and the AEgean Sea. See Gesenius, Lexicon, and compare Josephus, “Ant.” b. i. ch. vi. 1. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:31

And arms shall stand on his part - Up to this verse there is a general agreement among commentators, that the reference is to Antiochus Epiphanes. From this verse, however, to the end of the chapter, there is no little diversity of opinion. One portion suppose that the description of Antiochus and his deeds continues still to be the design of the prophet; another, that the Romans are here introduced, and that a part of the predictions in the remainder of this chapter are yet to be fulfilled;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:32

And such as do wickedly against the covenant - That is, among the Jews. They who apostatized, and who became willing to receive the religion of foreigners. There “was” such a party in Jerusalem, and it was numerous. See Jahn, “Heb. Commonwealth,” pp. 258, 259. Compare 1 Macc. 1:52: “Then many of the people were gathered unto them, to wit, every one that forsook the law; and so they committed evils in the land.”Shall he corrupt by flatteries - By flattering promises of his favor, of office, of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:33

And they that under stand among the people - Among the Hebrew people. The allusion is to such as, in those times of so general corruption and apostasy, should have a proper understanding of the law of God and the nature of religion. There were such in the days of Judas Maccabeus, and it is reasonable to suppose that they would endeavor to inculcate just views among the people.Shall instruct many - In the nature of religion; in their duty to their country and to God. See Prideaux, “Con.” iii.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:34

Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help - By small accessions to their forces. The armies of the Maccabees were never “very” numerous; but the idea here is, that when they should be persecuted, there would be accessions to their forces, so that they would be able to prosecute the war. At first the numbers were very few who took up arms, and undertook to defend the institutions of religion, but their numbers increased until they were finally victorious. Those who first... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:35

And some of them understanding shall fall - Some of those who have a correct understanding of religion, and who have joined the army from pure motives. The idea seems to be that on some occasion they would meet with a temporary defeat, in order that the sincerity of the others might be tested, or that it might be seen who adhered to the cause from principle, and who from selfish purposes. If they should not always be successful; if they should be temporarily defeated; if some of the most... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:36

And the king shall do according to his will - Shall be absolute and supreme, and shall accomplish his purposes. This refers, it seems to me, beyond question, to Antiochus Epiphanes, and was exactly fulfilled in him. He accomplished his purposes in regard to the city and temple in the most arbitrary manner, and was, in every respect, an absolute despot. It should be said, however, here, that most Christian interpreters suppose that the allusion here to Antiochus ceases, and that henceforward, it... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 11:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 11:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 11:36-38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 11:36

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