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.
Note Hebrew of Javan
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.
“Now I will show you the truth. Behold, three more kings will stand up in Persia. The fourth will be far richer than all of them. When he has grown strong through his riches, he will stir up all against the realm of Greece.
And now will I show thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and when he is waxed strong through his riches, he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- will I.
- Daniel 8:26; Daniel 10:1, 21; Proverbs 22:21; Amos 3:7; John 10:35; John 18:37, 38; Revelation 21:5
- three
- These were, Cambyses, son of Cyrus; Smerdis the Magian imposter; and Darius Hystaspes.
- Ezra 4:5, 6
- far
- Psalm 73:6, 7
- stir
- Herodotus says the army of Xerxes consisted of 5,283,220 men, besides the Carthaginians, consisting of 300,000 men, and 200 ships.
- Daniel 11:25; Daniel 7:5; Daniel 8:4