What is the meaning of Daniel 11:43? He will gain control • In the flow of Daniel 11, the pronoun “he” points back to the “king of the North” (Daniel 11:40). Historically this fits Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who swept south toward Egypt after earlier victories (Daniel 11:22–25). • Prophetically the verse foreshadows the final world ruler who will repeat Antiochus’s pattern on a larger scale (2 Thessalonians 2:3–4; Revelation 13:4–7). • God’s Word shows that such authority is never self-generated; it is allowed by the Lord for His purposes (Romans 13:1; Daniel 4:17). of the treasures of gold and silver • The phrase stresses the conqueror’s reach into Egypt’s famed wealth. Like Solomon’s hoarded riches (1 Kings 10:21) and Nebuchadnezzar’s plunder of Jerusalem’s temple vessels (2 Kings 24:13), Egypt’s stores now change hands. • The literal seizure of precious metals underscores total domination—economic as well as military (Genesis 47:14–17). • Scripture repeatedly warns how fleeting material treasure is when nations rebel against God (Proverbs 11:4; James 5:1–3). and over all the riches of Egypt • Egypt was long celebrated for grain, gemstones, spices, and trade routes (Genesis 12:10; Ezekiel 27:7). Daniel foresees every category of that prosperity falling under the invader’s control. • Verse 42 already predicted the land’s subjection: “He will extend his power over the lands, and not even the land of Egypt will escape”. Verse 43 specifies the spoils that prove it. • The prophecy mirrors earlier warnings that Egypt’s idols and resources would fail her (Isaiah 19:1–4; Ezekiel 30:4). and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him • Libya lies west of Egypt, Cush (modern Sudan/Ethiopia) to the south. Both historically provided mercenary troops and trade alliances (Nahum 3:9; Jeremiah 46:9). • Their “submission” shows the conqueror’s sphere widening beyond Egypt, echoing Ezekiel 30:4-5, where Libyans and Cushites collapse with Egypt. • Just as Pharaoh once pursued Israel into the sea and was overthrown (Exodus 14:26-28), so these allies now bow to a different oppressor—reminding us that trust in human power is futile (Psalm 20:7). summary Daniel 11:43 foretells a northern ruler who will: • seize Egypt’s gold, silver, and every form of wealth, • place the entire economy of the land under his command, and • compel neighboring Libya and Cush to yield as vassals. Historically Antiochus IV foreshadowed this dominion; prophetically the verse previews the future Antichrist’s global reach. In both fulfillments the message is clear: earthly power and riches are transient, but God’s sovereignty stands unchallenged, assuring His people that every empire’s rise and fall unfolds within His perfect plan. |
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