Daniel 11:2

Now then, I will tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. By the power of his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The prophetic voice addresses its recipient immediately after claiming to have strengthened Darius the Mede and immediately before describing a coming powerful ruler. The disclosure occurs at a moment of historical transition, framing the revelation as a direct statement of forthcoming events.

The words — The text highlights אֱמֶת ('e.Met), meaning "truth," and עֹמְדִ֣ים ('o.me.Dim), meaning "[are] about to arise." These terms anchor the prophecy in factual certainty and imminent historical movement.

The thread — The affirmation of prophetic reliability runs parallel to Daniel 8:26, while the political maneuvering around Persian authority connects to Ezra 4:5. The pattern of wealth-fueled military confrontation reappears in Daniel 11:25.

Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to acknowledge that political upheaval is disclosed prior to its occurrence. It demands tracking how material power drives historical conflict without providing comfort or moral judgment.

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.

Cross-references

Ezra 4:5 They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Daniel 8:26 The vision of the evenings and the mornings that has been spoken is true. Now you must seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future.”
Daniel 11:25 And with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him.
Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
Revelation 21:5 And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”
Psalms 73:6 Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.
Proverbs 22:21 to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
Daniel 7:5 Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’
Daniel 8:4 I saw the ram charging toward the west and the north and the south. No animal could stand against him, and there was no deliverance from his power. He did as he pleased and became great.
Daniel 10:20 “Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come.