Daniel 11:6

Authorized King James Version

And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּלְקֵ֤ץ

H7093

And in the end

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

שָׁנִים֙

H8141

of years

a year (as a revolution of time)

יִתְחַבָּ֔רוּ

H2266

they shall join themselves together

to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate

וּבַ֣ת

H1323

daughter

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

for the king's

a king

הַנֶּ֗גֶב

H5045

of the south

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

וּמְבִיאֶ֙יהָ֙

H935

and they that brought

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

for the king's

a king

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הַצָּפ֔וֹן

H6828

of the north

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

#11

לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת

H6213

to make

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#12

מֵישָׁרִ֑ים

H4339

an agreement

evenness, i.e., (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e., (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adv

#13

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#14

תַעְצֹ֞ר

H6113

but she shall not retain

to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble

#15

כּ֣וֹחַ

H3581

the power

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)

#16

וּזְרֹע֔וֹ

H2220

nor his arm

the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force

#17

וְלֹ֤א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#18

יַעֲמֹד֙

H5975

neither shall he stand

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

#19

וּזְרֹע֔וֹ

H2220

nor his arm

the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force

#20

וְתִנָּתֵ֨ן

H5414

but she shall be given up

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#21

הִ֤יא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#22

וּמְבִיאֶ֙יהָ֙

H935

and they that brought

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

#23

וְהַיֹּ֣לְדָ֔הּ

H3205

her and he that begat

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

#24

וּמַחֲזִקָ֖הּ

H2388

her and he that strengthened

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

#25

בָּעִתִּֽים׃

H6256

her in these times

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Daniel chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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