Daniel 11:9 cpdv — And the king of the South will enter into the kingdom, and will return to his own land.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Daniel 11:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 11 — Context

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And after the end of years, they will form a federation, and the daughter of the king of the South will come to the king of the North to make friendship, but she will not obtain the strength of arms, neither will her offspring stand firm, and she will be handed over, along with those who brought her, her young men, and those who comforted her in these times.

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And a transplant from the germination of her roots will stand up, and he will come with an army, and will enter into the province of the king of the North, and he will abuse them, and will hold it fast.

8

And, in addition, he will carry away captive into Egypt their gods, and their graven images, and likewise their precious vessels of gold and silver. He will prevail against the king of the North.

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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.

12

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 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 11:9 say?
Daniel 11:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the king of the South will enter into the kingdom, and will return to his own land. ”
Where is Daniel 11:9 in the Bible?
Daniel 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read Daniel 11:9 in?
Daniel 11:9 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 11:9?
Daniel 11:9 reads (CPDV): “And the king of the South will enter into the kingdom, and will return to his own land. ” 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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