Daniel 11:40

Authorized King James Version

And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבְעֵ֣ת

H6256

And at the time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

קֵ֗ץ

H7093

of the end

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

יִתְנַגַּ֤ח

H5055

push

to butt with the horns; figuratively, to war against

עִמּוֹ֙

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

at him and the king

a king

הַנֶּ֔גֶב

H5045

of the south

the south (from its drought); specifically, the negeb or southern district of judah, occasionally, egypt (as south to palestine)

וְיִשְׂתָּעֵ֨ר

H8175

shall come against him like a whirlwind

to storm; by implication, to shiver, i.e., fear

עָלָ֜יו

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

at him and the king

a king

#10

הַצָּפ֗וֹן

H6828

of the north

properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)

#11

בְּרֶ֙כֶב֙

H7393

with chariots

a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone

#12

וּבְפָ֣רָשִׁ֔ים

H6571

and with horsemen

a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e., (collectively) cavalry

#13

וּבָאֳנִיּ֖וֹת

H591

ships

a ship

#14

רַבּ֑וֹת

H7227

and with many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#15

וּבָ֥א

H935

and he shall enter

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#16

בַאֲרָצ֖וֹת

H776

into the countries

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#17

וְשָׁטַ֥ף

H7857

and shall overflow

to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer

#18

וְעָבָֽר׃

H5674

and pass over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

Analysis

Within the broader context of Daniel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Daniel.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Daniel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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