How does Daniel 11:18 connect with God's justice throughout the Bible? Daniel 11:18—God Strikes the Proud “Then he will turn his attention to the coastlands and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his insolence and will turn it back upon him.” • The verse shows an overreaching king whose violence comes back on his own head. • God uses a “commander” as His human instrument of judgment. • The punishment matches the crime—classic measure-for-measure justice. Justice Patterns That Echo Across Scripture • Pride invites downfall – Proverbs 16:18—“Pride goes before destruction…” – Isaiah 10:12—Assyria’s arrogance punished. • Violence returns on the violent – Genesis 9:6—blood for blood. – Obadiah 1:15—“As you have done, it will be done to you.” • God raises up rulers and removes them – The “commander” of 11:18 prefigures God’s habit of turning empires on their heads. Sowing and Reaping—A Universal Principle • Galatians 6:7—“God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap.” • 2 Thessalonians 1:6—God repays affliction. • Daniel 11:18 illustrates the same sow-and-reap cycle on a national scale. From Temporal to Final Judgment • Daniel’s historical prophecy proves God’s justice in real time. • Romans 12:19—believers need not avenge; God will. • Acts 17:31—He has set a day to judge the world through Jesus. • Revelation 19:11—Christ rides forth, “in righteousness He judges.” Justice Perfected at the Cross • Romans 3:25-26—God is “just and the justifier” by pouring wrath on sin in Christ. • The same God who toppled the arrogant king of Daniel 11:18 satisfied justice at Calvary and will complete it at the final throne. Key Takeaways for Today • Arrogance still invites God’s opposition; humility allies us with Him. • National and personal wrongs never escape His notice. • Because justice is certain, believers can rest, obey, and testify rather than retaliate. |
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