Daniel 11:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him.”
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What Does Daniel 11:25 Mean?
The deceiver now gathers his power and courage for a great campaign against the southern king, who answers with a vast and mighty army of his own. Yet the southern king cannot stand, not for lack of strength but because of devices, schemes and betrayals, plotted against him. He is defeated less by the sword than by treachery from within.
An army strong enough on the field can still fall to conspiracy behind it. The verse exposes how often great power is undone not by a stronger enemy but by deceit among one's own. It is a sober reminder that outward strength is no guard against inward corruption. The kingdom that endures is the one whose foundation is truth, for what is built on lies cannot finally stand.
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What does Daniel 11:25 mean?
He will lead a great army against the king of the south, who will field a mighty force in return but will not stand, undone by plots against him.