Daniel 11:34

Now when they fall, they will be granted a little help, but many will join them insincerely.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The prophet records a vision concerning future political and religious conflicts, specifically addressing the temporary fate of faithful believers who fall by violence. The revelation occurs within a sequential prophecy detailing the rise, fall, and maneuvering of earthly powers.

The words — מְעָ֑ט (me.'At) means "a little," and בַּ/חֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת (ba./cha.lak.la.Kot) translates to "by intrigues" or insincere alliances. These terms specify that external support will be both minimal and politically motivated.

The thread — This warning against deceptive allies parallels Matthew 7:15, Romans 16:18, and Acts 20:29, where false supporters or insincere joiners are explicitly cautioned against.

Why it lands — The text states that fallen believers receive limited aid from those who join insincerely, then demands discernment when evaluating external support to distinguish genuine solidarity from political maneuvering.

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The Hebrew words

וּבְהִכָּ֣שְׁלָ֔םu/v./hi.Ka.she.La/mand/ when/ stumble/ they יֵעָזְר֖וּye.'a.ze.Ruthey will be helped עֵ֣זֶר'E.zerhelp מְעָ֑טme.'Ata little וְנִלְו֧וּve./nil.Vuand/ they will join themselves עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם'a.lei./Hemto/ them רַבִּ֖יםra.Bimmany [people]בַּחֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת׃ba./cha.lak.la.Kotby/ intrigues

King James Version

Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.

Cross-references

Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Romans 16:18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
Acts 20:29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
2 Corinthians 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
Galatians 2:4 This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.
1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
2 Timothy 3:1 But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.
2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
Titus 1:11 who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.