What is the meaning of Daniel 11:39? He will attack the strongest fortresses Daniel pictures a final ruler who turns his military power against the most secure, heavily defended places. • Daniel 7:23-24 shows the same king “devouring the whole earth, trampling it down, and crushing it.” • Revelation 13:4 echoes the awe the world feels: “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?”. • The “strongest fortresses” points to every human defense—cities, alliances, even nuclear-level deterrents—crumbling before him. God lets this happen to expose the emptiness of earthly security (Psalm 20:7). with the help of a foreign god Verse 38 already called this deity “a god his fathers did not know.” The king’s victories come through demonic empowerment rather than mere human genius. • 2 Thessalonians 2:9 says the lawless one arrives “by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder.” • Revelation 13:15 shows the beast’s image granted “breath” so it can speak—supernatural backing that deceives the nations. • The phrase warns believers not to ascribe success solely to technology or politics; unseen spiritual forces are at work (Ephesians 6:12). and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him Loyalty brings reward. The king creates a culture of flattery and favoritism: • Revelation 13:16-17 connects economic privilege to allegiance: no one buys or sells without the beast’s mark. • John 12:43 reminds us how easily people “loved praise from men more than praise from God.” • Proverbs 29:25 contrasts this: “The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts the LORD is set securely on high”. By elevating his supporters, the ruler consolidates power and deepens dependence. making them rulers over many and distributing the land for a price He reshapes political maps and property rights for profit and control. • Daniel 11:24 earlier noted he “will distribute plunder, loot, and riches among his followers.” • Daniel 8:24 foretells that he “will destroy mighty men and the holy people,” then seize what they possessed. • Micah 2:1-2 condemns those “who covet fields and seize them,” a pattern repeated here on a global scale. Practical implications: – Positions go to the highest bidder or the most compliant. – Land—symbol of heritage and promise—is reduced to a commodity, reversing God’s design in Leviticus 25:23 that “the land is Mine.” summary Daniel 11:39 sketches an end-time tyrant who storms earth’s defenses, empowered by a god of war, rewarding devotees and selling influence for land and power. The verse stands as a sober reminder that human strength, wealth, and alliances cannot save; only steadfast faith in the Lord Jesus Christ will endure when earthly fortresses fall. |
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