Daniel 11:3 net — Then a powerful king will arise, exercising great authority and doing as he pleases.

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"Then a powerful king will arise, exercising great authority and doing as he pleases."

— Daniel 11:3, NET Bible

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Daniel 11 — Context

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And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood to strengthen him and to provide protection for him.)

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Now I will tell you the truth.The Angel Gives a Message to Daniel“Three more kings will arise for Persia. Then a fourth king will be unusually rich, more so than all who preceded him. When he has amassed power through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.

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Then a powerful king will arise, exercising great authority and doing as he pleases.

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Shortly after his rise to power, his kingdom will be broken up and distributed toward the four winds of the sky– but not to his posterity or with the authority he exercised, for his kingdom will be uprooted and distributed to others besides these.

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“Then the king of the south and one of his subordinates will grow strong. His subordinate will resist him and will rule a kingdom greater than his.

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After some years have passed, they will form an alliance. Then the daughter of the king of the south will come to the king of the north to make an agreement, but she will not retain her power, nor will he continue in his strength. She, together with the one who brought her, her child, and her benefactor will all be delivered over at that time.

Daniel 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 11:3 say?
Daniel 11:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Then a powerful king will arise, exercising great authority and doing as he pleases.”
Where is Daniel 11:3 in the Bible?
Daniel 11:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 11, verse 3.
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 11:3.
What translation should I read Daniel 11:3 in?
Daniel 11:3 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 11:3?
Daniel 11:3 reads (NET): “Then a powerful king will arise, exercising great authority and doing as he pleases.” 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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