Kings of the North and South: Wars and Persecution

Daniel 11:2-35

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
2 And now I will tell you the truth: behold, three more kings shall arise for Persia, and a fourth shall be richer than them all; and by his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.

Dan.11.2 - Details

Original Text

ועתה אמת אגיד לך הנה־ עוד שלשה מלכים עמדים לפרס והרביעי יעשיר עשר־ גדול מכל וכחזקתו בעשרו יעיר הכל את מלכות יון׃

Morphology

  • ועתה: CONJ
  • אמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אגיד: VERB,qal,impf,1,sg
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • הנה: PART
  • עוד: ADV
  • שלשה: NUM,m
  • מלכים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • עמדים: VERB,qal,part,3,m,pl
  • לפרס: PREP
  • והרביעי: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg,def,ord
  • יעשיר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • עשר: NUM,card,m,sg,cons
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • מכל: PREP
  • וכחזקתו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בעשרו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יעיר: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,sg
  • הכל: PRON,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • מלכות: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יון: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.8:3-4 (thematic): Vision of the ram (Medo‑Persia) and the goat (Greece) — the same succession of Persian rulers followed by the Greek kingdom that 11:2 describes.
  • Dan.8:20-22 (quotation): The angelic interpretation identifying the ram as the Medes and Persians and noting four kingdoms from Greece parallels 11:2's mention of Persian kings and the rise of the Greek realm.
  • Dan.10:20–11:1 (structural): Contextual link: the angel announces he must explain what will happen, introducing the detailed sequence of kings and kingdoms that begins in 11:2.
  • Dan.11:3 (verbal): Immediate continuation — describes the 'mighty king' arising from the fourth (Grecian) power, developing the outcome hinted at in 11:2.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And now I will tell you the truth: Behold, three more kings shall rise up for Persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than they all; and by his riches he shall stir up all against the kingdom of Greece.
  • And now I will tell you the truth: Behold—three kings shall arise for Persia, and a fourth shall be far richer than them all. By his wealth he shall stir up all against the kingdom of Greece.
3 A mighty king shall arise, and he shall rule with great dominion, and shall do according to his will.

Dan.11.3 - Details

Original Text

ועמד מלך גבור ומשל ממשל רב ועשה כרצונו׃

Morphology

  • ועמד: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • גבור: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ומשל: CONJ+PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • ממשל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg
  • ועשה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • כרצונו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.11.36 (verbal): Uses the same language and idea — the king ‘does according to his will’ (ויעש כרצונו), echoing the autonomous, domineering rule described in 11:3.
  • Dan.8.23 (verbal): Another Daniel passage about a powerful, ruthless king in the latter time ('a king of fierce countenance') who rises with great power; parallels the portrait of a mighty ruler who rules with strong dominion.
  • Dan.7.8 (thematic): The little horn/king in Daniel 7 rises to prominence and asserts authority over others, thematically paralleling a single mighty ruler who establishes dominant rule as in 11:3.
  • Rev.13:5-7 (allusion): The beast is granted authority to act and to wage war and to conquer, reflecting the apocalyptic motif of a dominant, self-willed ruler who exercises vast dominion like the king of Dan. 11:3.
  • 2 Thess.2:3-4 (allusion): The ‘man of lawlessness’ who exalts himself and claims authority echoes the motif of a lone, powerful ruler acting according to his own will and asserting oppressive dominion found in Daniel 11:3.

Alternative generated candidates

  • A mighty king shall arise and rule with great dominion and do according to his will.
  • A mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion and do as he wills.
4 But when he has arisen, his kingdom shall be broken and divided toward the four winds of heaven, and not to his posterity, nor in the dominion with which he ruled; for his kingdom shall be uprooted and given to others besides these.

Dan.11.4 - Details

Original Text

וכעמדו תשבר מלכותו ותחץ לארבע רוחות השמים ולא לאחריתו ולא כמשלו אשר משל כי תנתש מלכותו ולאחרים מלבד־ אלה׃

Morphology

  • וכעמדו: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • תשבר: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • מלכותו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3ms
  • ותחץ: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לארבע: PREP+NUM,f,pl
  • רוחות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • השמים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ולא: CONJ
  • לאחריתו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+3ms
  • ולא: CONJ
  • כמשלו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • משל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • תנתש: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • מלכותו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3ms
  • ולאחרים: CONJ+PREP+ADJ,m,pl
  • מלבד: PREP
  • אלה: DEM,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Daniel 8:8 (verbal): Describes the male goat’s great horn being broken and four notable ones standing up toward the four winds—same language of a single power being broken and divided into four.
  • Daniel 8:22 (verbal): Explicitly interprets the broken horn as Greece and states that four kingdoms shall stand up in its place—parallels the meaning of the division in Dan 11:4.
  • Daniel 7:6 (thematic): The leopard with four wings and four heads symbolizes swift conquest followed by division into four—echoes the motif of one empire splitting into four parts.
  • Daniel 11:3 (structural): The immediately preceding verse introduces the ‘mighty king’ whose kingdom is described as broken in 11:4—direct narrative continuation and context.
  • Daniel 2:40-41 (thematic): Daniel’s vision of successive empires and the later divided/toe-like mixed kingdom thematically parallels the idea of a ruler’s realm failing to continue intact and being divided.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But when he is risen his kingdom shall be broken and divided toward the four winds of heaven, and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled; for his kingdom shall be plucked up and given to others besides them.
  • But when he has grown strong, his kingdom shall be broken and divided toward the four winds of heaven; it shall not go to his posterity nor be equal to his rule, for his dominion shall be plucked up and given to others besides them.
5 The king of the South shall become strong, and one of his princes shall be strong over him; and he shall become greater than he and rule; his dominion shall be a great dominion.

Dan.11.5 - Details

Original Text

ויחזק מלך־ הנגב ומן־ שריו ויחזק עליו ומשל ממשל רב ממשלתו׃

Morphology

  • ויחזק: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • שריו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss3m
  • ויחזק: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • עליו: PREP,3,m,sg
  • ומשל: CONJ+PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • ממשל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg
  • ממשלתו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:3 (verbal): Immediate context: uses similar language about a 'mighty king' who rules with great dominion—parallels the theme of ascending royal power in v.5.
  • Daniel 11:4 (structural): Continues the succession motif: describes the end of one dominion and the rise of others—structurally parallels the transfer and contest of power in v.5.
  • Daniel 8:8-9 (thematic): Uses horn imagery of one element becoming 'very great' and another arising to challenge it; thematically parallels the rise of a subordinate who surpasses the king.
  • 1 Kings 1:5-9 (thematic): Adonijah, a royal prince, exalts himself and gains followers in an attempt to supplant David's chosen successor—a parallel case of a prince rising in influence relative to the reigning king.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then the king of the South shall grow strong, and one of his princes shall gain strength over him and shall become ruler; his authority shall be great.
  • The king of the South shall grow strong, and one of his princes shall grow stronger than he and shall rule; his dominion shall be a great dominion.
6 And at the end of some years they shall make an agreement; and the daughter of the king of the South shall come to the king of the North to make a league. But she shall not retain the power of her dowry, nor shall he and his seed stand; she and her attendants, even he who fathered her and he who strengthened her in those times, shall be given up.

Dan.11.6 - Details

Original Text

ולקץ שנים יתחברו ובת מלך־ הנגב תבוא אל־ מלך הצפון לעשות מישרים ולא־ תעצר כוח הזרוע ולא יעמד וזרעו ותנתן היא ומביאיה והילדה ומחזקה בעתים׃

Morphology

  • ולקץ: CONJ+PREP
  • שנים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יתחברו: VERB,hitpael,imprf,3,m,pl
  • ובת: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • תבוא: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הצפון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf
  • מישרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • תעצר: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • כוח: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הזרוע: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יעמד: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • וזרעו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+prsuf:3,m,sg
  • ותנתן: VERB,qal,imprf,3,f,sg
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • ומביאיה: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • והילדה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ומחזקה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בעתים: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:7 (structural): Immediate literary continuation: the same sequence of a southern princess brought to the king of the north and the political consequences is elaborated in the next verse, showing the prophetic pattern of alliance, loss of power, and reversal.
  • 2 Samuel 3:6-21 (thematic): Abner’s seizure of Saul’s concubine and his subsequent covenant with David illustrate marriage/concubinage as a political claim and the use of personal relations to form alliances — similar motif of a woman used to secure political advantage and the shifting control that follows.
  • 1 Kings 11:1-8 (thematic): Solomon’s foreign wives (political marriages) lead to foreign influence and loss of proper rule; parallels the idea that marriages to foreign princesses are political maneuvers that affect royal power and loyalty.
  • Ezekiel 23:1-11 (allusion): The allegory of two sisters (Aholah and Aholibah) depicts Israel and Judah entering sexual/political liaisons with foreign powers; like Daniel 11:6 it portrays women used in interstate alliances and the resulting political subjugation and disgrace.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And at the end of some years they shall make a league: the daughter of the king of the South shall come to the king of the North to make an agreement. But she shall not retain the power of her arm, nor shall he stand, nor his seed; and she shall be given up—she and those who brought her and her child and the one who strengthened her in those times.
  • And at the appointed time they shall join together. The daughter of the king of the South shall come to the king of the North to make an agreement; but she shall not retain the strength of her arm, nor shall he or his offspring stand. She shall be given up, with her attendants and he who begot her and he who supported her in those times.
7 One from his own roots shall rise up like him and shall come into the army; he shall enter the fortress of the king of the North and shall deal with them and shall prevail.

Dan.11.7 - Details

Original Text

ועמד מנצר שרשיה כנו ויבא אל־ החיל ויבא במעוז מלך הצפון ועשה בהם והחזיק׃

Morphology

  • ועמד: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מנצר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שרשיה: NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,3,f,sg
  • כנו: PREP
  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • החיל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • במעוז: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הצפון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ועשה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • והחזיק: VERB,hif,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:8 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation of the same sequence of rising rulers and military incursions; echoes the language of a leader coming upon fortified positions and exercising control.
  • Daniel 11:5 (thematic): Earlier verse framing the ongoing rivalry between the 'king of the north' and 'king of the south'—the broader theme of competing kings seizing territory and influence that this verse continues.
  • 2 Samuel 5:6-8 (verbal): David's capture of the stronghold of Zion—'took the stronghold' and established his rule—parallels the motif and language of entering a fortress and holding it (seizure and occupation of a fortified place).
  • Ezekiel 38:15 (thematic): Prophetic depiction of an invader coming 'from the north' against the land; shares the thematic motif of a northern power advancing into and occupying target territory.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And one that proceeds from his seed shall arise like him and shall come to the army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the North and shall deal with them and prevail.
  • One from her own people shall arise in his place, shall come against the army and enter the fortress of the king of the North; he shall deal with them and prevail.
8 Also their gods, with their molten images, with their incense and their precious vessels of silver and gold, shall be carried into Egypt as captives; and he shall stand for years between the king of the North and the king of the South.

Dan.11.8 - Details

Original Text

וגם א‍להיהם עם־ נסכיהם עם־ כלי חמדתם כסף וזהב בשבי יבא מצרים והוא שנים יעמד ממלך הצפון׃

Morphology

  • וגם: CONJ
  • א: PRT
  • להיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,prsuf:3,m,pl
  • עם: PREP
  • נסכיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,3,m,pl
  • עם: PREP
  • כלי: NOUN,m,pl,const
  • חמדתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
  • כסף: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וזהב: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בשבי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יבא: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • מצרים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • שנים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יעמד: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • ממלך: VERB,qal,inf
  • הצפון: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 12:9 (thematic): Shishak (an Egyptian king) carries off the treasures of the house of the LORD and the king's house to Egypt — a direct parallel in which valuable ritual/royal objects are taken into Egypt as spoils.
  • 1 Samuel 5:1-2 (thematic): The Philistines seize the ark of the LORD and set it in Dagon's temple — an earlier Israelite example of a deity/holy object being captured and held by a foreign power.
  • Isaiah 46:1-2 (verbal): Bel and Nebo are pictured as bowing and being borne on beasts — similar language and imagery of idols being carried away, underscoring the humiliation and mobility of false gods.
  • Psalm 115:4-8 (thematic): Idols described as silver and gold, made by human hands and incapable of speech or action — echoes Daniel's mention of 'silver and gold' vessels and the impotent status of captured idols.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Also their gods with their images and their precious vessels of silver and gold shall be carried off to Egypt as plunder; and he shall refrain for some years from the king of the North.
  • Their gods and their metal images and their valuables of silver and gold shall be carried into Egypt as booty; they shall be for a time under the rule of the king of the North.
9 Then the king of the South shall come into his kingdom, and shall return to his own land.

Dan.11.9 - Details

Original Text

ובא במלכות מלך הנגב ושב אל־ אדמתו׃

Morphology

  • ובא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • במלכות: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ושב: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • אדמתו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:5 (thematic): Introduces the figure called the 'king of the south' and sets up the same north–south rivalry that underlies v.9's movement into the southern realm.
  • Daniel 11:25 (thematic): Describes a military advance 'against the king of the south'—thematively related to v.9's incursion into the southern territory and subsequent movements.
  • Daniel 11:29 (verbal): Speaks of returning 'to his own land' (or 'at the time appointed he shall return'), echoing v.9's language about coming into the south and then returning home.
  • Daniel 8:9 (allusion): The little horn's advance 'toward the south' in the earlier vision alludes to the same southward movement of a Hellenistic ruler depicted in Dan 11:9.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then he shall come into the realm of the king of the South, and return to his own land.
  • Then the king of the North shall come into the realm and return to his own land.
10 His sons shall stir up strife, and assemble a multitude of great forces; and one shall come, overflow, pass through, and return, and shall stir up strife even to his fortress.

Dan.11.10 - Details

Original Text

ובניו יתגרו ואספו המון חילים רבים ובא בוא ושטף ועבר וישב ויתגרה עד־ מעזו׃

Morphology

  • ובניו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יתגרו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • ואספו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • המון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • חילים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ובא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בוא: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • ושטף: VERB,qal,impf,3,sg
  • ועבר: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ויתגרה: VERB,qal,impf,3,fs
  • עד: PREP
  • מעזו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+SUFF:3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.11.14 (thematic): Same chapter & context: describes many rising up against the king of the south and martial mobilization—parallels the sons gathering a great host and renewed conflict.
  • Dan.11.40 (thematic): Later verse in the chapter depicting large-scale military action at the time of the end (chariots, horsemen, ships) — parallels the motif of massive forces assembling and overwhelming action.
  • Dan.8.7-8 (allusion): The ram and goat vision portrays sudden military assault, overthrow, and the rise of successors who press onward—an earlier Daniel image of aggressive advance and succession echoed in 11:10’s language of coming, overflowing, and passing through.
  • Dan.7.24 (structural): Vision of ten horns (kings) and a later horn arising: structural parallel to the theme of successive rulers/sons stirring up and continuing hostilities in Daniel’s royal succession schema.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But his sons shall stir up strife and gather a multitude of great forces; one shall come and overflow and pass through; and again he shall return and be stirred up even to his fortress.
  • His sons shall muster a multitude and gather a great host; and one shall come and overflow and pass through, and advance even to his fortified stronghold.
11 The king of the South shall be provoked and shall go out and fight with the king of the North; he shall set forth a great multitude, but that multitude shall be delivered into his hand.

Dan.11.11 - Details

Original Text

ויתמרמר מלך הנגב ויצא ונלחם עמו עם־ מלך הצפון והעמיד המון רב ונתן ההמון בידו׃

Morphology

  • ויתמרמר: VERB,hitpael,impf,3,m,sg
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויצא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • ונלחם: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,pl
  • עמו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הצפון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והעמיד: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,sg
  • המון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg
  • ונתן: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ההמון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בידו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.11.13 (verbal): Uses near-identical language about the king of the south raising a great army and attacking the king of the north—closely parallel report of the southern king's military muster and action.
  • Dan.11.8-9 (thematic): These verses describe earlier movements, gains and reversals between the same kings (south's advance, temporary success, and subsequent retreat/loss), thematically linked to the combat and prize in 11:11.
  • Dan.8.23-25 (thematic): The vision of a fierce, deceitful ruler who arises and wages destructive warfare echoes the broader theme of Hellenistic power struggles and ruthless kingship that underlies the north–south conflicts in chapter 11.
  • 1 Maccabees 1:16–17 (allusion): Historical account of Seleucid (northern) incursions into Egypt (the southern Hellenistic realm) — provides historical background for the north vs. south warfare that Daniel's vision symbolically depicts.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then the king of the South shall be stirred up and go forth and fight with him, even with the king of the North; and he shall set forth a great multitude, but the multitude shall be given into his hand.
  • Then the king of the South shall be provoked to anger; he shall go out and fight with him, with the king of the North, and shall set out a great host; and the multitude shall be given into his hand.
12 He shall lift up his face with pride, and cast down tens of thousands, yet he shall not prevail.

Dan.11.12 - Details

Original Text

ונשא ההמון ורם לבבו והפיל רבאות ולא יעוז׃

Morphology

  • ונשא: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ההמון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ורם: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg
  • לבבו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss:3,m,sg
  • והפיל: VERB,hifil,perf,3,m,sg
  • רבאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יעוז: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.8.25 (verbal): Uses similar language of self-exaltation and boasting by a hostile power and the theme that his greatness brings about his undoing (pride and lack of real help).
  • Dan.11.36 (verbal): Directly parallels the motif of a ruler who 'exalts and magnifies himself' above all — same vocabulary of arrogance and self-exaltation in the Daniel narrative.
  • Ps.2:1-3 (thematic): Depicts peoples and rulers rising together in arrogant opposition — a collective, boastful uprising that echoes 'the multitude' lifting itself up.
  • Prov.16:18 (thematic): Summarizes the moral principle behind the verse: pride/exaltation precedes downfall — connecting arrogance of the many with impending failure.
  • Isa.10:12 (thematic): God judges a proud, exalted power (the Assyrian) for its haughty heart and look — parallels the theme of arrogant multitudes being brought low.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the multitude shall be carried away; his heart shall be exalted, and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.
  • When the multitude is carried away, his heart shall be exalted, and he shall cast down tens of thousands; yet he shall not stand, for plots are devised against him.
13 Then the king of the North shall return and set forth a greater multitude than the former; and in those times he shall come on with a great army and much wealth.

Dan.11.13 - Details

Original Text

ושב מלך הצפון והעמיד המון רב מן־ הראשון ולקץ העתים שנים יבוא בוא בחיל גדול וברכוש רב׃

Morphology

  • ושב: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הצפון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והעמיד: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,sg
  • המון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg
  • מן: PREP
  • הראשון: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ולקץ: CONJ+PREP
  • העתים: DET+NOUN,f,pl,def
  • שנים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יבוא: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בוא: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • בחיל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • וברכוש: PREP
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:29-30 (verbal): Same episode in the narrative: the king of the north 'returns' after some years and makes incursions with a large force; wording and sequence echo 11:13.
  • Daniel 11:40-45 (thematic): Continuation and culmination of the north–south conflict motif: the northern ruler musters forces and wages broad campaigns in the latter days.
  • Daniel 8:23-25 (allusion): Prophetic depiction of a fierce, latter-time ruler who rises with great power and military success—echoes the characterization of the north's repeated musterings and campaigns.
  • Ezekiel 38:4-6 (thematic): Gog, coming from the north, assembles a vast host to invade Israel; parallels the image of a northern leader gathering a great army for assault.
  • Zechariah 14:2 (thematic): Foreign nations are gathered to besiege Jerusalem and plunder it—similar motif of many peoples/armies coming against the land in a concentrated campaign.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then the king of the North shall return and set forth a greater multitude than the former; and at the end of times he shall come with a great army and much wealth.
  • Then the king of the North shall return and set up a multitude greater than the former; and at the appointed time he shall come with a great army and with much wealth.
14 In those times many shall rise up against the king of the South; and the violent among your people shall lift themselves up to establish the vision, but they shall stumble.

Dan.11.14 - Details

Original Text

ובעתים ההם רבים יעמדו על־ מלך הנגב ובני ׀ פריצי עמך ינשאו להעמיד חזון ונכשלו׃

Morphology

  • ובעתים: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ההם: PRON,dem,m,pl
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • יעמדו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • על: PREP
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ובני: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • פריצי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • עמך: NOUN,m,sg,suff-2m
  • ינשאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • להעמיד: PREP+VERB,hif,inf
  • חזון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ונכשלו: CONJ+VERB,nifal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Dan.11.25 (verbal): Like v.14, v.25 describes forces rising against the king of the south—both passages picture military action stirred up against that ruler and continue the same sequence of conflicts.
  • Dan.11.21 (thematic): Earlier in the chapter a 'contemptible' or opportunistic figure gains power by intrigue; this parallels v.14's 'robbers of thy people' who exalt themselves to establish a vision but ultimately fail.
  • Dan.8.25 (verbal): Daniel 8:25 portrays a proud antagonist who prospers by deception and is destined to be broken—echoing v.14's motif of self-exalting agents seeking to establish a course of action yet ending in collapse.
  • Hab.2.2-3 (thematic): Habakkuk's instruction to 'write the vision' and the theme of a divinely appointed vision that will come to pass contrasts human attempts to 'establish' a vision; it highlights the prophetic/eschatological framework behind v.14's reference to establishing a vision and the ultimate fulfillment beyond human scheming.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And in those times many shall rise up against the king of the South; the violent among your people shall lift themselves up to support the vision, yet they shall stumble.
  • In those times many shall rise against the king of the South. Men of violent temper among your own people shall lift themselves up to establish the vision, but they shall fail.
15 The king of the North shall come and throw up siegeworks and take a fortified city; the forces of the South shall not withstand, neither their chosen people, nor is there strength to stand.

Dan.11.15 - Details

Original Text

ויבא מלך הצפון וישפך סוללה ולכד עיר מבצרות וזרעות הנגב לא יעמדו ועם מבחריו ואין כח לעמד׃

Morphology

  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הצפון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וישפך: CONJ+VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • סוללה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולכד: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עיר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מבצרות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וזרעות: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • יעמדו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ועם: CONJ+PREP
  • מבחריו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
  • ואין: CONJ+PART,exist
  • כח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לעמד: VERB,qal,inf

Parallels

  • Dan.11.40 (structural): Same Daniel cycle of conflict between 'king of the north' and 'king of the south'—later/eschatological restatement of the northward/southward offensives and mutual inability to sustain resistance.
  • Dan.8.9-10 (verbal): The vision‑language of a rising power advancing 'toward the south' and growing strong—echoes the image of a northern ruler expanding his reach and overwhelming southern forces.
  • 2 Kings 18:13 (thematic): Sennacherib, king of Assyria (from the north), comes against and takes fortified cities—parallel motif of a powerful northern king besieging and capturing walled towns.
  • Isaiah 10:5-7 (thematic): Assyria depicted as the northern instrument of conquest who advances into and takes hold of nations—similar theological/prophetic portrayal of a northern monarch overrunning fortified regions.
  • Habakkuk 1:6 (thematic): The Chaldeans are pictured as a swift, powerful nation set over lands not their own, seizing possessions—comparable motif of an overpowering foreign force that leaves the local defenders with no strength to stand.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the king of the North shall come and cast up a ramp and take a fortified city; the forces of the South shall not stand, neither shall there be strength in his chosen people.
  • And the king of the North shall come and build siegeworks and take a fortified city; the forces of the South shall not withstand, neither his chosen troops, for there is no strength to stand.
16 He shall do according to his will; none shall stand before him. He shall establish himself in the land of splendour, and it shall be consumed by his hand.

Dan.11.16 - Details

Original Text

ויעש הבא אליו כרצונו ואין עומד לפניו ויעמד בארץ־ הצבי וכלה בידו׃

Morphology

  • ויעש: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • הבא: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כרצונו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ואין: CONJ+PART,exist
  • עומד: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg
  • לפניו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ויעמד: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • הצבי: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וכלה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בידו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.11.36 (verbal): Uses the same formula—'he shall do according to his will'—to describe a proud ruler acting with autonomous authority; a direct verbal/structural echo within Daniel's account of the king's behavior.
  • Rev.13:4-7 (thematic): The beast is granted broad authority and none can make war with him; parallels the motif of a dominant leader who acts unchecked over lands and peoples.
  • Isa.10:5-7 (thematic): Assyria portrayed as God's instrument yet boasting and acting proudly—an invading power that carries out its own will and appears to stand unopposed, echoing the conqueror motif in Daniel 11:16.
  • Hab.1:6-11 (thematic): The rise of the Chaldeans as a swift, ruthless force who 'do according to their own will' and are feared by nations—parallels the image of an unstoppable military power acting with impunity.
  • Dan.4:30 (thematic): Nebuchadnezzar's boastful exaltation ('Is not this great Babylon... I will be like the Most High') reflects the theme of a ruler exalting himself and acting arrogantly—an internal Daniel parallel to the pride and self-will in 11:16.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He who comes against him shall do according to his will, and none shall stand before him; he shall stand in the glorious land and destroy many.
  • He who comes against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him. He shall take his stand in the Glorious Land, and there his power shall be consumed.
17 He shall set his face to come with the full might of his kingdom; he shall give her the daughter of women to corrupt her—but she shall not stand, nor shall he have her.

Dan.11.17 - Details

Original Text

וישם ׀ פניו לבוא בתקף כל־ מלכותו וישרים עמו ועשה ובת הנשים יתן־ לו להשחיתה ולא תעמד ולא־ לו תהיה׃

Morphology

  • וישם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • פניו: NOUN,m,pl,cons+3,m,sg
  • לבוא: VERB,qal,inf
  • בתקף: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כל: DET
  • מלכותו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3ms
  • וישרים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • עמו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ועשה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ובת: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הנשים: NOUN,f,pl,def
  • יתן: VERB,qal,imperf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • להשחיתה: VERB,hiphil,inf,3,f,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • תעמד: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • תהיה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.11.6 (verbal): Repeats the same motif and near-verbatim phrase 'give him the daughter of women'—an earlier instance of a royal marriage used as a political/diplomatic device with destructive consequences.
  • Dan.8.25 (thematic): Describes a powerful, crafty ruler who prospers by guile and brings ruin—parallels the portrait of a king using force and intrigue to attain his ends.
  • 1 Kgs.16:31 (thematic): Ahab's marriage to Jezebel (a foreign princess) introduces idolatry and political/religious ruin—illustrates the theme of a royal marriage causing corruption and downfall.
  • Ezra 9:1-2 (thematic): Reports the problem of Israelites marrying foreign women who lead the community into sin—parallel concern about foreign marriages producing harmful consequences for a polity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom; he shall do what he wills, and he will give a daughter of women to corrupt it—but she shall not endure, and she shall not be for him.
  • He shall set his face to come with the might of his whole kingdom; he shall act and give him the daughter of women to ruin the kingdom. But she shall not stand, and she shall not be his.
18 He shall set his face to come against the coasts and capture many; he shall make himself arrogant and do outrage, then shall return to his own land.

Dan.11.18 - Details

Original Text

וישם ׀ פניו לאיים ולכד רבים והשבית קצין חרפתו לו בלתי חרפתו ישיב לו׃

Morphology

  • וישם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • פניו: NOUN,m,pl,cons+3,m,sg
  • לאיים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ולכד: VERB,qal,impf,3,ms
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • והשבית: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • קצין: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חרפתו: NOUN,f,sg,abs,3,ms
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • בלתי: NEG
  • חרפתו: NOUN,f,sg,abs,3,ms
  • ישיב: VERB,hifil,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Daniel 8:24 (thematic): Both describe a powerful ruler who inflicts great destruction on peoples (including the holy/saints) and carries out violent conquests—parallel theme of a conquering, devastating king.
  • Daniel 11:36–37 (structural): Later verses in the same Daniel 11 section continue the portrait of an arrogant king who pursues his own will and exalts himself against gods—part of the same composite characterization and narrative sequence.
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3–4 (allusion): The 'man of lawlessness' who exalts himself against God and opposes the holy ones echoes Daniel’s depiction of a ruler who attacks and humiliates God's people and sets himself against the divine.
  • Isaiah 10:5–7 (thematic): Isaiah’s account of the Assyrian conqueror—sent to devastate nations but proud and destructive—parallels the motif of a fierce ruler who captures many and brings ruin to peoples.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He shall turn his face to the coasts and take many; he shall also set his heart against the strongholds, and a commander shall shame him, so that shame shall return to him.
  • He shall set his face toward the fortresses of his own land; he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found.
19 He shall turn his face back to the fortresses of his land; he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.

Dan.11.19 - Details

Original Text

וישב פניו למעוזי ארצו ונכשל ונפל ולא ימצא׃

Morphology

  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • פניו: NOUN,m,pl,cons+3,m,sg
  • למעוזי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • ארצו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3,ms
  • ונכשל: VERB,nip,impf,3,m,sg
  • ונפל: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • ימצא: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.8.25 (verbal): Both passages describe the ruler's sudden collapse and end — Daniel 8:25 speaks of the prince being broken/perishing (not by human hand), echoing 'he stumbled and fell' and the sense of helplessness.
  • Dan.11.4 (structural): Earlier verse in the same chapter describing the breaking up and end of a kingdom; thematically linked as part of the pattern of conquests followed by sudden disintegration and downfall of rulers.
  • Ezek.21:26 (thematic): Ezekiel's oracle about removing the crown and casting down the prince parallels the motif of a ruler's abrupt overthrow and loss of power — a prophetic image of downfall like Daniel's 'stumbled and fell'.
  • Prov.16:18 (thematic): The proverb 'Pride goes before destruction' resonates with Daniel's depiction of a proud ruler turning to his stronghold only to stumble and find no help — a moral-theological explanation for sudden collapse.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then he shall turn his face to his own land and shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found.
  • Then he shall turn back to the fortresses of his land and be shaken and fall—none to help him.
20 And in his place shall arise one contemptible, one who will not be given the honor of the kingdom; he shall come in a time of ease and seize the kingdom by flattery. In a little while he shall be destroyed, neither by anger nor by war.

Dan.11.20 - Details

Original Text

ועמד על־ כנו מעביר נוגש הדר מלכות ובימים אחדים ישבר ולא באפים ולא במלחמה׃

Morphology

  • ועמד: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כנו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעביר: VERB,hif,ptc,m,sg
  • נוגש: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg
  • הדר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלכות: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובימים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אחדים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ישבר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • באפים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • במלחמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.11.21 (structural): Immediate literary continuation describing the same 'contemptible person' who seizes the kingdom by flatteries—closely parallel language and narrative role.
  • Dan.11.22 (verbal): Follows directly and repeats the theme of the usurper's swift downfall 'within a few days' and being broken without battle—echoes the fate predicted in 11:20.
  • Dan.8.23-25 (allusion): Describes a fierce, deceitful ruler who succeeds by craft and causes great destruction but is ultimately broken—shares verbal motifs (craft, success, sudden downfall) and likely refers to the same type of oppressor.
  • Dan.7.24-26 (thematic): The vision of horns and a boastful little horn that subdues and persecutes before being judged parallels the motif of a usurping, contemptible ruler who rises by intrigue and is later destroyed.
  • 2 Thess.2.3-4 (thematic): The New Testament portrayal of the 'man of lawlessness' who exalts himself and comes by deceptive means echoes the theme of an illegitimate, boastful ruler who attains power through deceit and faces ultimate divine judgment.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And in his place shall arise one who will put an end to the reproachful splendor of the kingdom; and within a few days he shall be broken—neither by anger nor by battle.
  • And there shall arise in his place a contemptible one who shall not be given the honor of the throne; he shall come in without honor and shall seize the kingdom by intrigue.
21 A vile person shall stand up in his place; they will not give him the glory of the kingdom, yet he shall come in peaceably and obtain the kingdom by intrigue.

Dan.11.21 - Details

Original Text

ועמד על־ כנו נבזה ולא־ נתנו עליו הוד מלכות ובא בשלוה והחזיק מלכות בחלקלקות׃

Morphology

  • ועמד: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כנו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נבזה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • נתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • עליו: PREP,3,m,sg
  • הוד: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • מלכות: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בשלוה: PREP,3,m,sg
  • והחזיק: VERB,hif,perf,3,m,sg
  • מלכות: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בחלקלקות: PREP

Parallels

  • Daniel 8:23-25 (verbal): Describes a later, cunning ruler in the 'latter time' who uses policy/peace and deceit to prosper and destroy—language and motifs (a contemptible/impious ruler who gains power by craft and 'peace') closely mirror 11:21.
  • Daniel 7:8 (thematic): The 'little horn' motif: a presumptuous, emergent power that rises illegitimately, speaks boastfully and persecutes the saints—parallels the character and illegitimate ascent of the 'vile person' in 11:21.
  • Daniel 11:20 (structural): Immediate context within the same chapter: 11:20 describes an earlier king removed and his end, setting the stage for 11:21's appearance of a 'contemptible' successor who attains kingship without rightful honor.
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 (thematic): Paul's description of the 'man of lawlessness' who exalts himself and comes with deception to assert authority echoes Daniel's portrait of an illegitimate, boastful ruler who gains power by deceitful means.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then there shall stand up in his place a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of the kingdom; but he shall come in peaceably and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
  • Armies shall be swept away before him and broken, yes—both a prince of the covenant.
22 The overflow of his forces shall sweep away before him and shall break them; and also the prince of the covenant shall be broken.

Dan.11.22 - Details

Original Text

וזרעות השטף ישטפו מלפניו וישברו וגם נגיד ברית׃

Morphology

  • וזרעות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • השטף: DEF+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ישטפו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • מלפניו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • וישברו: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • וגם: CONJ
  • נגיד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.9:26-27 (allusion): Both passages speak of a 'prince' in relation to a covenant and violence—Daniel's motif of a covenant-prince who brings or breaks treaties ties 11:22 to the earlier Daniel tradition about a coming/prince and covenant.
  • Isa.8:7-8 (verbal): Uses flood/river imagery of forces sweeping forward and overflowing; parallels Daniel's image of forces being swept away before a power (זרעות השטף — arms/streams of the flood).
  • Isa.59:19 (verbal): Speaks of the enemy coming 'like a flood'—same motif of inundating attack and divine or political response as in the sweeping imagery of Dan 11:22.
  • 2 Sam.5:20 (thematic): Describes victory imagery of God 'bursting through' enemies like water; thematically parallels the depiction of military forces overwhelmed or broken as by flood-like power.

Alternative generated candidates

  • With the flood of his forces they shall be swept away before him and shall be broken; and also the prince of the covenant shall be broken.
  • And the host of his flood shall be swept away before him, and both the prince of the covenant shall be broken.
23 After an alliance is made with him he shall work deceitfully; he shall ascend and become strong with a few.

Dan.11.23 - Details

Original Text

ומן־ התחברות אליו יעשה מרמה ועלה ועצם במעט־ גוי׃

Morphology

  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • התחברות: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יעשה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • מרמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ועלה: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • ועצם: NOUN,m,sg,abs,pref:wa
  • במעט: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גוי: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.8.25 (verbal): Both verses speak of the ruler’s success achieved by deceit/cunning—language about acting craftily and prospering through treachery parallels the ’work deceitfully’ of 11:23.
  • Dan.11.21 (structural): Earlier description of the same actor: a ‘vile person’ who gains power by intrigue—parallels 11:23’s theme of rise to strength through deception after a pact.
  • Dan.9.27 (thematic): Speaks of a pact/covenant that is then violated (mid-week breaking/abomination); thematically parallels the motif of making a league/covenant and then acting treacherously in 11:23.
  • Dan.11.32 (thematic): Describes corruption and seduction of people by flatteries/deceit—connects with 11:23’s depiction of gaining strength through deceptive means and small loyal following.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And by his craft he shall do deceit and shall become strong with a small people.
  • After an alliance is made he shall work deceitfully; he shall go up and become strong with a small people.
24 He shall come into the richest provinces by peace and do what his fathers and the fathers of his fathers did not do—scatter plunder and spoil and devise plans against fortresses—but it shall be for a time.

Dan.11.24 - Details

Original Text

בשלוה ובמשמני מדינה יבוא ועשה אשר לא־ עשו אבתיו ואבות אבתיו בזה ושלל ורכוש להם יבזור ועל מבצרים יחשב מחשבתיו ועד־ עת׃

Morphology

  • בשלוה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובמשמני: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,gen
  • מדינה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יבוא: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ועשה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • עשו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אבתיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,3s
  • ואבות: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אבתיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,3s
  • בזה: PREP+DEM
  • ושלל: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ורכוש: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • יבזור: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • מבצרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • יחשב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • מחשבתיו: NOUN,f,pl,suff
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • עת: NOUN,f,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Dan.11.21 (structural): Immediate context: introduces the 'vile person' who gains power by peaceful means — same figure and narrative frame as v.24 (seizing authority by intrigue rather than open war).
  • Dan.11.25 (thematic): Continues the same episode: describes stirring up power and using force/strategy against the south and strongholds, echoing v.24's plotting against fortresses and distribution of plunder.
  • Dan.8.25 (verbal): Shares key language and motif (rendered in many translations as 'by peace shall destroy many' and stressing craft/policy and self-exaltation), paralleling v.24's emphasis on peaceful seizure, deceitful tactics, and plunder.
  • 2 Thess.2:3-4 (thematic): NT parallel: the 'man of lawlessness' who exalts himself and comes by deception — thematically similar to Daniel's ruler who attains power by guile, behaves unlike his predecessors, and seeks domination and spoil.

Alternative generated candidates

  • In peace he shall enter and gain power through smooth words; he shall even do what his fathers and forefathers did not do—scatter plunder and spoil, and devise plans against fortified places—but only for a time.
  • He shall enter peaceably—even into the richest provinces—and do what his fathers and forefathers did not do: he shall distribute plunder, spoil, and riches to those who support him, and shall devise plans against the strongholds—but only for a time.
25 He shall stir up his power and courage against the king of the South with a great army; the king of the South shall raise a mighty and very great army, yet it shall not stand, for they shall devise plots against him.

Dan.11.25 - Details

Original Text

ויער כחו ולבבו על־ מלך הנגב בחיל גדול ומלך הנגב יתגרה למלחמה בחיל־ גדול ועצום עד־ מאד ולא יעמד כי־ יחשבו עליו מחשבות׃

Morphology

  • ויער: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • כחו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+SUFF:3,m,sg
  • ולבבו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • על: PREP
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בחיל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ומלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הנגב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • יתגרה: VERB,hitpael,impf,3,m,sg
  • למלחמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בחיל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ועצום: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • מאד: ADV
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יעמד: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • יחשבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • עליו: PREP,3,m,sg
  • מחשבות: NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:11 (verbal): Same episode repeated: the king of the south is enraged and goes out with a great army to fight—close verbal and narrative parallel within the chapter describing the same north–south military clash.
  • Daniel 8:23-25 (thematic): Describes a powerful, crafty ruler who acts with great military power, prospers by intrigue, and defeats the mighty—shares language and themes of power, deception, and decisive warfare.
  • Revelation 13:7 (allusion): The beast is granted authority to make war and overcome (the saints); parallels the motif of a dominant ruler conducting successful, destructive campaigns through force and craft.
  • 1 Maccabees 1:10-11 (thematic): Historical depiction of Hellenistic royal aggression (Antiochus-era campaigns) that echoes Daniel’s portrayal of large-scale conflicts between 'north' and 'south' rulers and their mighty armies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When his power and heart have been set against the king of the South, he shall use a great and mighty army; the king of the South shall stir up a great force for war, but it shall not stand; for schemes are devised against him.
  • He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South with a great army; the king of the South shall muster a great and mighty army, but it shall not stand, for schemes shall be devised against it.
26 Those who eat his bread shall break him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down dead.

Dan.11.26 - Details

Original Text

ואכלי פת־ בגו ישברוהו וחילו ישטוף ונפלו חללים רבים׃

Morphology

  • ואכלי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בגו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ישברוהו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • וחילו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • ישטוף: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • ונפלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • חללים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.11.25 (structural): Immediate context: the preceding verses describe the military maneuvers and confrontations that lead into v.26’s report of forces being shattered and heavy casualties.
  • Dan.11.31 (verbal): Same chapter’s later description of the ruler’s military power being broken (׳ישברו׳/׳יתבקעו׳ themes); both verses portray defeat and the collapse of his forces.
  • Dan.8.25 (verbal): Uses the language of a powerful antagonist who causes great destruction but is ultimately 'broken' (׳ישבר׳/׳נשבר׳); parallels the motif of many being slain and the leader’s downfall.
  • Rev.19:19-21 (thematic): Apocalyptic counterpart: the beast and his armies are captured/killed and many are slain — a New Testament depiction of the decisive defeat of an hostile ruler and his forces.
  • 2 Thess.2:8 (thematic): Speaks of the ultimate destruction of the 'man of lawlessness' by the Lord — a New Testament parallel to the fate of the arrogant military leader who is broken and whose followers fall.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Those who eat at his table will break him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall slain.
  • Those who eat as a delicacy within his camp shall break him; his army shall be swept away and many shall fall slain.
27 And both kings shall scheme to do evil, and shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper, for still the end is at the appointed time.

Dan.11.27 - Details

Original Text

ושניהם המלכים לבבם למרע ועל־ שלחן אחד כזב ידברו ולא תצלח כי־ עוד קץ למועד׃

Morphology

  • ושניהם: PRON,3,m,pl
  • המלכים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • לבבם: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3mp
  • למרע: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • שלחן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחד: NUM,card,m,sg
  • כזב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ידברו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ולא: CONJ
  • תצלח: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • עוד: ADV
  • קץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • למועד: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Isaiah 8:10 (verbal): Both texts depict rulers or counselors devising plans and then state that those counsels will be brought to nothing (language of counsel/word not prospering).
  • Psalm 2:1-3 (thematic): Kings and rulers taking counsel together to act against a higher authority — a parallel motif of conspiratorial royal intent.
  • Daniel 8:25 (verbal): Similar imagery of a deceitful or blasphemous ruler using lying words and cunning; both verses focus on deceptive speech as a royal tactic.
  • Daniel 11:35 (structural): Shares the chapter's eschatological timetable language (the idea of an appointed time/end) and the theme of events culminating at the foretold time.
  • Acts 4:26-28 (allusion): NT citation of the motif (from Psalm 2) of rulers plotting together; echoes the New Testament's use of conspiratorial royal activity to underscore divine sovereignty over such plans.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the two kings' hearts shall be bent on evil, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper, for yet the end is at the appointed time.
  • And both kings' hearts shall be to do evil, and they shall speak lies at the same table; but it shall not prosper, for the end is yet for the appointed time.
28 Then he shall return to his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; he shall act, and return to his own land.

Dan.11.28 - Details

Original Text

וישב ארצו ברכוש גדול ולבבו על־ ברית קדש ועשה ושב לארצו׃

Morphology

  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ארצו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3,ms
  • ברכוש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ולבבו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • על: PREP
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • קדש: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ועשה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ושב: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • לארצו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Dan.11.31 (verbal): Closely connected context: this verse describes foreign forces profaning the sanctuary and breaking the 'holy covenant,' echoing the language and action (attack on the covenant/temple) of 11:28.
  • Dan.11.36 (thematic): Both verses portray a willful ruler acting according to his own intent against religious/political norms—11:28's hostile heart toward the 'holy covenant' parallels 11:36's autonomous, self‑willed king.
  • Dan.7.25 (thematic): Daniel's vision of a persecuting horn that speaks against the Most High and oppresses the saints parallels 11:28's hostile posture toward the covenant and aggressive exploits against God's people.
  • Dan.8.25 (thematic): Describes a blustering, successful persecutor who prospers for a time and attacks the sacred order—paralleling 11:28's return with great riches and hostile action toward the holy covenant.
  • 2 Thess.2:3-4 (allusion): The New Testament depiction of the 'man of lawlessness' who opposes and exalts himself over God echoes Daniel's portrayal of an arrogant ruler acting against the covenant and sacred worship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then he shall return to his land with great riches, and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; he shall do exploits, and return to his own land.
  • Then he shall return to his land with great wealth, and his heart shall be set against the holy covenant; he shall act and return to his own land.
29 At the appointed time he shall return and come toward the South, but it shall not be as before, nor as after.

Dan.11.29 - Details

Original Text

למועד ישוב ובא בנגב ולא־ תהיה כראשנה וכאחרנה׃

Morphology

  • למועד: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישוב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ובא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בנגב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • תהיה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,f,sg
  • כראשנה: ADV
  • וכאחרנה: CONJ+PREP+ADJ,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:27 (verbal): Explicitly uses the language of an ‘appointed time’ (delay of the end); part of the same narrative unit describing the kings’ actions and the timing referred to in 11:29.
  • Daniel 11:30 (structural): Immediate continuation that explains the reason for the king’s return (ships of Kittim) and describes his change of course and fury, directly relating to 11:29’s note that his movement will not be like before.
  • Daniel 11:25 (thematic): Earlier depiction of campaigns by sea and movements to the south—parallels the military shifts and alternating successes and setbacks reflected in 11:29.
  • Daniel 11:40 (thematic): A later prophecy of the king’s action against southern/coastal regions in the ‘latter time’; echoes the motif of southern campaigns and the altered character of his actions implied by 11:29.

Alternative generated candidates

  • At the appointed time he shall return and come toward the south; but it shall not be as it was before or as it will be afterward.
  • At the appointed time he shall return and come into the South, but it shall not be as the former or as the latter.
30 Ships of Kittim shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved and return, and shall have wrath against the holy covenant; he shall act and return, and shall set himself against those who forsake the holy covenant.

Dan.11.30 - Details

Original Text

ובאו בו ציים כתים ונכאה ושב וזעם על־ ברית־ קודש ועשה ושב ויבן על־ עזבי ברית קדש׃

Morphology

  • ובאו: VERB,qal,imp,2,mp
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ציים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ונכאה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ושב: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • וזעם: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • קודש: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ועשה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ושב: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • ויבן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • עזבי: VERB,qal,ptcp,3,m,pl
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • קדש: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.11.31 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same episode: describes profaning the sanctuary and taking away the daily sacrifice, directly expanding 11:30’s hostility toward the ‘holy covenant.’
  • Dan.9.27 (verbal): Speaks of making and then breaking a covenant and causing sacrifice to cease; shares key language and the theme of violation of the covenant and temple worship.
  • Dan.8.11-12 (allusion): The ‘little horn’ opposes the host and stops the daily sacrifice—visionary language and motifs that parallel the ruler enraged against the holy covenant in 11:30.
  • 1 Maccabees 1:11-16 (thematic): Historical account of Antiochus IV’s plundering and profaning of the Jerusalem sanctuary and abolition of proper worship—an historical fulfilment/parallel to Daniel’s depiction of temple desecration.
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 (thematic): Paul’s portrayal of a lawless figure who exalts himself against God and takes his seat in God’s temple echoes the motif of a ruler opposing God and profaning the sanctuary.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For ships of Kittim shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved and shall return, and shall be roused against the holy covenant and shall act; then he shall turn back and show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant.
  • For ships from Cyprus shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved and return and become furious against the holy covenant; he shall act and return and set himself against those who abandon the holy covenant.
31 Forces from him shall stand up and profane the sanctuary fortress; they shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.

Dan.11.31 - Details

Original Text

וזרעים ממנו יעמדו וחללו המקדש המעוז והסירו התמיד ונתנו השקוץ משומם׃

Morphology

  • וזרעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ממנו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יעמדו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • וחללו: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • המקדש: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • המעוז: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והסירו: VERB,qal,imp,2,pl
  • התמיד: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ונתנו: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • השקוץ: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • משומם: ADJ,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.8:11-13 (verbal): Uses the same imagery of a power that exalts itself, stops the continual (daily) sacrifice, and causes a ‘transgression/desolation’—a near-verbatim thematic and verbal parallel within Daniel.
  • Dan.9:27 (verbal): Speaks of one who in the middle of a week will put an end to sacrifice and offering—same verbal motif of cessation of the daily/regular sacrifice found in 11:31.
  • Dan.12:11 (structural): Repeats the formula linking removal of the daily sacrifice with the setting up of the abomination that makes desolate and supplies the chronological framework (days), showing continuity of the motif in the book's structure.
  • Matt.24:15 (quotation): Jesus explicitly cites the ‘abomination of desolation’ language and warns his hearers to recognize it—an explicit New Testament quotation/allusion to Daniel’s imagery (commonly traced to 11:31/12:11).
  • 1 Maccabees 1:54 (allusion): Describes Antiochus IV’s ritual desecration of the Jerusalem altar and cessation of Jewish sacrifice—an historical episode often read as the real-world realization of Daniel’s ‘abomination’ and removal of the daily sacrifice.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Forces shall stand up from him, and shall profane the sanctuary fortress; they shall take away the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination that makes desolate.
  • Forces from him shall appear and profane the sanctuary, the fortress, and shall take away the regular burnt offering; they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.
32 Those who act wickedly against the covenant shall be bribed with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and shall do exploits.

Dan.11.32 - Details

Original Text

ומרשיעי ברית יחניף בחלקות ועם ידעי אלהיו יחזקו ועשו׃

Morphology

  • ומרשיעי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יחניף: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,sg
  • בחלקות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ועם: CONJ+PREP
  • ידעי: ADJ,ptcp,qal,m,pl,abs
  • אלהיו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יחזקו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ועשו: VERB,qal,impv,2,pl

Parallels

  • Daniel 11:33 (structural): Immediate continuation/parallel within the same prophecy: repeats and expands the theme that those who know God will be strengthened and will carry out heroic deeds.
  • Daniel 12:3 (thematic): Promises reward for the wise and those who lead others to righteousness—like Daniel 11:32’s promise that the God‑knowing will be strengthened and honored.
  • Hebrews 11:33-34 (thematic): Describes the heroes of faith who, through knowing/trusting God, accomplished great exploits (conquered kingdoms, shut mouths of lions), echoing Daniel’s motif of strength and deeds.
  • 1 Chronicles 12:32 (thematic): Speaks of men who ‘had understanding of the times’ and knew what Israel should do—parallels Daniel’s association of right knowledge/insight with effective action on behalf of God.
  • Acts 4:13 (thematic): The apostles’ boldness and effective witness (despite being unlettered) is attributed to their association with Jesus/knowledge of God, resonating with the idea that those who know God are strengthened.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the wicked who act against the covenant shall be corrupted by smooth talk; but the people who know their God shall be strong and act.
  • And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall flatter with smooth words; but the people who know their God shall be strong and do mighty acts.
33 And the wise among the people shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by sword and flame, by captivity and plunder, for many days.

Dan.11.33 - Details

Original Text

ומשכילי עם יבינו לרבים ונכשלו בחרב ובלהבה בשבי ובבזה ימים׃

Morphology

  • ומשכילי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,const
  • עם: PREP
  • יבינו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • לרבים: PREP+ADJ,m,pl
  • ונכשלו: CONJ+VERB,niphal,perf,3,m,pl
  • בחרב: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובלהבה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בשבי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ובבזה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ימים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.11.34-35 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same oracle: repeats the motif of the wise instructing many, being tested and persecuted, and specifies their purification and the prolonged suffering ('many days').
  • Dan.12.3 (verbal): Eschatological parallel: 'the wise shall shine... and those who turn many to righteousness' echoes Dan 11:33's 'the wise of the people shall make many understand' and the theme of reward for those who instruct others.
  • Hebrews 11:35-38 (thematic): Lists faithful who suffered torture, execution, destitution and persecution—close thematic parallel to 'they shall fall by sword and by flame, by captivity and by spoil' as the fate of the faithful.
  • Matthew 5:10-12 (thematic): Beatitude promising blessing for those persecuted for righteousness' sake and describing enduring reproach and suffering—parallels Daniel's depiction of sufferers who witness/teach despite persecution.
  • Revelation 13:7 (thematic): The beast is granted authority to make war on the saints and to conquer them—an apocalyptic echo of prolonged persecution ('many days') and violent opposition to the faithful.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the wise among the people shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder for many days.
  • Those of the people who are wise shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by sword and flame, by captivity and plunder.
34 When they stumble, there shall be help for them a little while; many shall join themselves to them in hypocrisy.

Dan.11.34 - Details

Original Text

ובהכשלם יעזרו עזר מעט ונלוו עליהם רבים בחלקלקות׃

Morphology

  • ובהכשלם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • יעזרו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • עזר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מעט: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ונלוו: VERB,hitp,perf,3,pl
  • עליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • בחלקלקות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.8.25 (verbal): Same Daniel tradition about a wicked ruler using craft and deceit to prosper and to mislead many—language of cunning and causing many to be led astray parallels ‘many shall join with them by flattery.’
  • 2 Thess.2:9-12 (thematic): The lawless one works by Satanic power and deception so that many are deceived; thematically parallels the idea of widespread deception and people being drawn in by false help or persuasion.
  • Rev.13:11-14 (thematic): The second beast performs signs and deceives the inhabitants of the earth so that many follow and are led into idolatry—parallels the motif of ‘help’ or signs that draw many to join by deception and flattery.
  • Jer.6:14 (thematic): Prophets and leaders give superficial consolation—‘peace, peace’—when there is no peace; echoes the idea of a little or false help and deceptive assurances that enable wrongdoing and draw people in.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When they fall they shall be aided with a little help; many shall join themselves to them by deceit.
  • When they fall, some help shall be given to them—so that many will join with them in flattery; nevertheless some shall escape with their own strength.
35 And some of the wise shall stumble, that they may be refined, purified and made white, until the time of the end—for it is yet for an appointed time.

Dan.11.35 - Details

Original Text

ומן־ המשכילים יכשלו לצרוף בהם ולברר וללבן עד־ עת קץ כי־ עוד למועד׃

Morphology

  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • המשכילים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • יכשלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • לצרוף: INF,piel
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ולברר: CONJ+INF,piel
  • וללבן: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • עת: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • קץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • עוד: ADV
  • למועד: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Dan.11.33 (structural): Immediate literary parallel in the same pericope: 11:33–35 treats the fate of the 'wise' (חכמים), describing their instruction of others and their suffering/stumbling—11:33 provides the context of persecution that 11:35 explains as a process of refinement.
  • Dan.12.10 (verbal): Closely echoes the language and theme—'many shall be purified, made white and refined'—linking the motif of testing and purification of the righteous to the eschatological 'time of the end' language.
  • Malachi 3:2–3 (thematic): Uses the image of a refiner’s fire and purifier to describe God’s action toward the priests/people, paralleling Daniel’s motif of purification/ refining to remove impurity before an appointed time.
  • Zechariah 13:9 (thematic): Speaks of refining and testing Israel—'I will bring them through the fire' and divide the refined—resonates with Daniel’s idea of suffering/stumbling as a purgative process that produces a purified remnant.
  • 1 Peter 1:7 (allusion): New Testament parallel in imagery and purpose: faith is 'tested by fire' so that it may result in praise/glory at Christ’s revelation—echoes Daniel’s theme of trials refining the faithful until the appointed eschatological time.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And some of the wise shall stumble, to refine them, to purify and make them white until the time of the end; for it is yet an appointed time.
  • And from among the wise some shall stumble, that they may be refined, purified, and made white until the time of the end; for it is yet for an appointed time.

And now I will tell you the truth: behold, three more kings shall arise for Persia, and a fourth shall be richer than them all; and by his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.

A mighty king shall arise, and he shall rule with great dominion, and shall do according to his will. But when he has arisen, his kingdom shall be broken and divided toward the four winds of heaven, and not to his posterity, nor in the dominion with which he ruled; for his kingdom shall be uprooted and given to others besides these.

The king of the South shall become strong, and one of his princes shall be strong over him; and he shall become greater than he and rule; his dominion shall be a great dominion. And at the end of some years they shall make an agreement; and the daughter of the king of the South shall come to the king of the North to make a league. But she shall not retain the power of her dowry, nor shall he and his seed stand; she and her attendants, even he who fathered her and he who strengthened her in those times, shall be given up.

One from his own roots shall rise up like him and shall come into the army; he shall enter the fortress of the king of the North and shall deal with them and shall prevail.

Also their gods, with their molten images, with their incense and their precious vessels of silver and gold, shall be carried into Egypt as captives; and he shall stand for years between the king of the North and the king of the South.

Then the king of the South shall come into his kingdom, and shall return to his own land.

His sons shall stir up strife, and assemble a multitude of great forces; and one shall come, overflow, pass through, and return, and shall stir up strife even to his fortress.

The king of the South shall be provoked and shall go out and fight with the king of the North; he shall set forth a great multitude, but that multitude shall be delivered into his hand.

He shall lift up his face with pride, and cast down tens of thousands, yet he shall not prevail.

Then the king of the North shall return and set forth a greater multitude than the former; and in those times he shall come on with a great army and much wealth.

In those times many shall rise up against the king of the South; and the violent among your people shall lift themselves up to establish the vision, but they shall stumble.

The king of the North shall come and throw up siegeworks and take a fortified city; the forces of the South shall not withstand, neither their chosen people, nor is there strength to stand.

He shall do according to his will; none shall stand before him. He shall establish himself in the land of splendour, and it shall be consumed by his hand.

He shall set his face to come with the full might of his kingdom; he shall give her the daughter of women to corrupt her—but she shall not stand, nor shall he have her.

He shall set his face to come against the coasts and capture many; he shall make himself arrogant and do outrage, then shall return to his own land.

He shall turn his face back to the fortresses of his land; he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. And in his place shall arise one contemptible, one who will not be given the honor of the kingdom; he shall come in a time of ease and seize the kingdom by flattery. In a little while he shall be destroyed, neither by anger nor by war.

A vile person shall stand up in his place; they will not give him the glory of the kingdom, yet he shall come in peaceably and obtain the kingdom by intrigue.

The overflow of his forces shall sweep away before him and shall break them; and also the prince of the covenant shall be broken.

After an alliance is made with him he shall work deceitfully; he shall ascend and become strong with a few.

He shall come into the richest provinces by peace and do what his fathers and the fathers of his fathers did not do—scatter plunder and spoil and devise plans against fortresses—but it shall be for a time.

He shall stir up his power and courage against the king of the South with a great army; the king of the South shall raise a mighty and very great army, yet it shall not stand, for they shall devise plots against him.

Those who eat his bread shall break him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down dead. And both kings shall scheme to do evil, and shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper, for still the end is at the appointed time.

Then he shall return to his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; he shall act, and return to his own land.

At the appointed time he shall return and come toward the South, but it shall not be as before, nor as after.

Ships of Kittim shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved and return, and shall have wrath against the holy covenant; he shall act and return, and shall set himself against those who forsake the holy covenant.

Forces from him shall stand up and profane the sanctuary fortress; they shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.

Those who act wickedly against the covenant shall be bribed with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and shall do exploits. And the wise among the people shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by sword and flame, by captivity and plunder, for many days.

When they stumble, there shall be help for them a little while; many shall join themselves to them in hypocrisy. And some of the wise shall stumble, that they may be refined, purified and made white, until the time of the end—for it is yet for an appointed time.