Daniel 11:26 nasb — "Those who eat his choice food will destroy him, and his army will overflow, but many will fall down slain.

NASB

""Those who eat his choice food will destroy him, and his army will overflow, but many will fall down slain."

— Daniel 11:26, NASB

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Daniel 11 — Context

23

"After an alliance is made with him he will practice deception, and he will go up and gain power with a small force of people.

24

"In a time of tranquility he will enter the richest parts of the realm, and he will accomplish what his fathers never did, nor his ancestors; he will distribute plunder, booty and possessions among them, and he will devise his schemes against strongholds, but only for a time.

25

"He will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South with a large army; so the king of the South will mobilize an extremely large and mighty army for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him.

26

"Those who eat his choice food will destroy him, and his army will overflow, but many will fall down slain.

27

"As for both kings, their hearts will be intent on evil, and they will speak lies to each other at the same table; but it will not succeed, for the end is still to come at the appointed time.

28

"Then he will return to his land with much plunder; but his heart will be set against the holy covenant, and he will take action and then return to his own land.

29

"At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but this last time it will not turn out the way it did before.

Daniel 11:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 11:26 say?
Daniel 11:26 in the NASB reads: “"Those who eat his choice food will destroy him, and his army will overflow, but many will fall down slain.”
Where is Daniel 11:26 in the Bible?
Daniel 11:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 11, verse 26.
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 11:26.
What translation should I read Daniel 11:26 in?
Daniel 11:26 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 11:26?
Daniel 11:26 reads (NASB): “"Those who eat his choice food will destroy him, and his army will overflow, but many will fall down slain.” 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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