Daniel 11:9

Study note

Setting — A prophetic narrative directed to Daniel describes the future movements of a ruler engaged in territorial conflict. The account isolates a specific campaign phase before shifting to the actions of the next generation.

The words — The Hebrew verb וּ/בָ֗א (u./Va') translates literally as "and he will go," while וְ/שָׁ֖ב (ve./Shav) means "and he will return." These paired terms establish the precise sequence of advance and retreat.

The thread — The text records a temporary incursion into the king of the South’s realm followed by a withdrawal to the aggressor’s own territory. This pattern continues the Daniel 11 succession narrative by marking a distinct phase of the ongoing struggle between northern and southern powers.

Why it lands — The verse demands attention to the exact sequence of military action, noting that conquest here is temporary and followed by retreat. It requires the reader to track the specific movements of each ruler rather than assuming permanent territorial gain.

Drafted by a language model from the text, its original words and its cross-references, then checked against them. It can still be wrong: open the verse in the app to report it.