Daniel 11:12 cpdv — And he will seize a multitude, and his heart will be exalted, and he will cast down many thousands, but he will not pre…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he will seize a multitude, and his heart will be exalted, and he will cast down many thousands, but he will not prevail. "

— Daniel 11:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 11 — Context

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And the king of the South will enter into the kingdom, and will return to his own land.

10

But his sons will be challenged, and they will assemble a multitude of very many forces. And he will arrive rushing and overflowing. And he will be turned back, and he will be enraged, and he will join the battle in his redness.

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And the king of the South, having being challenged, will go forth and will fight against the king of the North, and he will prepare an exceedingly great multitude, and a multitude will be given into his hand.

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And he will seize a multitude, and his heart will be exalted, and he will cast down many thousands, but he will not prevail.

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For the king of the North will change strategy and will prepare a multitude much greater than before, and at the end of times and years, he will rush forward with a great army and exceedingly great resources.

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And in those times, many will rise up against the king of the South. And likewise the sons of the deceivers among your people will extol themselves, so as to fulfill the vision, and they will collapse.

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And the king of the North will arrive and will transport siege works, and he will seize the most fortified cities. And the arms of the South will not withstand him, and his elect will rise up to resist, but the strength will not.

Daniel 11:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 11:12 say?
Daniel 11:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he will seize a multitude, and his heart will be exalted, and he will cast down many thousands, but he will not prevail. ”
Where is Daniel 11:12 in the Bible?
Daniel 11:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 11, verse 12.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 11:12.
What translation should I read Daniel 11:12 in?
Daniel 11:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 11:12?
Daniel 11:12 reads (CPDV): “And he will seize a multitude, and his heart will be exalted, and he will cast down many thousands, but he will not prevail. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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