New International Version After this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own country but will stumble and fall, to be seen no more. New Living Translation He will take refuge in his own fortresses but will stumble and fall and be seen no more. English Standard Version Then he shall turn his face back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found. Berean Standard Bible After this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be no more. Berean Literal Bible And he will turn his face toward the fortress of his own land, and he will stumble and fall, and he will not be found. King James Bible Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. New King James Version Then he shall turn his face toward the fortress of his own land; but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. New American Standard Bible So he will turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and not be found. NASB 1995 “So he will turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be found no more. NASB 1977 “So he will turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be found no more. Legacy Standard Bible So he will turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be found no more. Amplified Bible Then he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land [of Syria], but he will stumble and fall and not be found. Berean Annotated Bible After this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be no more. Christian Standard Bible He will turn his attention back to the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble, fall, and be no more. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will turn his attention back to the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble, fall, and be no more.” American Standard Version Then he shall turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land; but he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found. Contemporary English Version He will retreat to his fortresses in his own country, but on the way he will be defeated and never again be seen. English Revised Version Then he shall turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will turn back toward the fortresses in his own country, but he will stumble, fall, and disappear. Good News Translation The king will return to the fortresses of his own land, but he will be defeated, and that will be the end of him. International Standard Version He'll turn his attention toward the fortresses in his own territory, but he'll stumble and fall, and won't endure. NET Bible He will then turn his attention to the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall, not to be found again. New Heart English Bible Then he shall turn his attention toward the fortresses of his own land, but he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found again. Webster's Bible Translation Then he shall turn his face towards the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be no more. World English Bible Then he will turn his face toward the fortresses of his own land; but he will stumble and fall, and won’t be found. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he turns back his face to the strongholds of his land, and has stumbled and fallen, and is not found. Berean Literal Bible And he will turn his face toward the fortress of his own land, and he will stumble and fall, and he will not be found. Young's Literal Translation And he turneth back his face to the strongholds of his land, and hath stumbled and fallen, and is not found. Smith's Literal Translation And he shall turn back his face to the fortress of his land: and he was weak and he fell, and he shall not be found. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall turn his face to the empire of his own land, and he shall stumble, and fall, and shall not be found. Catholic Public Domain Version And he will turn his face to the empire of his own land, and he will strike, and will overthrow, but he will not succeed. New American Bible He shall turn to the strongholds of his own land, but shall stumble and fall, to be found no more. New Revised Standard Version Then he shall turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he shall turn his face toward the fortified places of the earth; but he shall be overthrown and fall, and shall not be found. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall set his face to the fortress of the land and he shall be overthrown, and he shall fall and he shall not be found OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then he shall turn his face toward the strongholds of his own land; but he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then he shall turn back his face to the strength of his own land: but he shall become weak, and fall, and not be found. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Kings of the South and North…18Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many of them. But a commander will put an end to his reproach and will turn it back upon him. 19After this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and be no more. 20In his place one will arise who will send out a tax collector for the glory of the kingdom; but within a few days he will be destroyed, though not in anger or in battle.… Cross References After this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, 2 Kings 19:36-37 So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. Isaiah 37:36-38 Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 32:21 and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword. but he will stumble and fall Psalm 27:2 When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. Isaiah 8:15 Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” Jeremiah 46:6 “The swift cannot flee, and the warrior cannot escape! In the north by the River Euphrates they stumble and fall. and be no more. Psalm 37:10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. Ezekiel 28:19 All the nations who know you are appalled over you. You have come to a horrible end and will be no more.’” Psalm 104:35 May sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Hallelujah! Isaiah 14:24-27 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. / I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.” / This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations. … Jeremiah 50:31-32 “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. / The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.” Ezekiel 28:2-10 “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! / By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. … Isaiah 10:12-19 So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. / For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” … Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Obadiah 1:3-4 The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 31:8-9 “Then Assyria will fall, but not by the sword of man; a sword will devour them, but not one made by mortals. They will flee before the sword, and their young men will be put to forced labor. / Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard,” declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. but. Job 20:8 He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night. Psalm 27:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Psalm 37:36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Jump to Previous Causing Country Downfall Face Fall Fallen Fort Fortresses Found Places Stopped Strong Strongholds Stumble Stumbled Towards Turn Turned Turneth WayJump to Next Causing Country Downfall Face Fall Fallen Fort Fortresses Found Places Stopped Strong Strongholds Stumble Stumbled Towards Turn Turned Turneth WayDaniel 11 1. The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia.5. Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north. 30. The invasion and tyranny of the Romans. After this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, Defeated by Rome and burdened by heavy tribute, Antiochus III returned east to strengthen and secure his own kingdom. 2Ki 19:36-37 So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew.… but he will stumble and fall Seeking funds to meet his obligations, he attempted to plunder a temple in Elymais and was killed during the resulting uprising. Psa 27:2 When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh,… and be no more. His death in 187 BC ended the reign of the powerful Seleucid ruler and marked the decline of his ambitions. Psa 37:10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more;… Persons / Places / Events 1. The King of the NorthThis passage is part of a prophecy concerning the "king of the North," a ruler who engages in various military campaigns and political maneuvers. Historically, this is often associated with the Seleucid Empire, particularly Antiochus III. 2. Fortresses of His Own Land This refers to the strongholds or fortified cities within the king's own territory. It indicates a retreat or return to a place of perceived safety or power. 3. Stumble and Fall This phrase signifies a downfall or failure. In the context of the prophecy, it suggests a sudden and unexpected end to the king's power or life. Teaching Points The Danger of OverconfidenceThe king's return to his fortresses symbolizes a false sense of security. Believers should be wary of placing confidence in worldly power or achievements, as these can lead to a downfall. The Inevitability of God's Justice The prophecy highlights that no matter how powerful a ruler may seem, God's justice will prevail. This serves as a reminder that God is sovereign over all earthly powers. The Importance of Humility The king's fall serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride. Christians are called to walk humbly with God, recognizing that all power and success come from Him. Trust in God's Sovereignty Even when earthly rulers rise and fall, believers can trust in God's ultimate plan and sovereignty. This encourages faith and reliance on God rather than human leaders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 11:19?2. How does Daniel 11:19 illustrate the consequences of pride and arrogance? 3. What lessons from Daniel 11:19 can we apply to leadership today? 4. How does Daniel 11:19 connect to Proverbs 16:18 about pride's downfall? 5. In what ways can we avoid the mistakes of the king in Daniel 11:19? 6. How does Daniel 11:19 encourage reliance on God rather than personal strength? 7. What historical events does Daniel 11:19 refer to in its prophecy? 8. How does Daniel 11:19 fit into the broader narrative of the Book of Daniel? 9. What is the significance of the "stumble and fall" in Daniel 11:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 11? (19) The fort.--The king of the north is forced to take refuge in his fortresses, and here meets with his end. This is explained of the death of Antiochus the Great at Elymais, where he had profaned a temple.Verse 19. Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land; but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. The versions do not present any occasion for remark. After his defeat, Antiochus was not only compelled to submit to the loss of much of his empire, but was adjudged to pay all the expenses of the war, estimated at eighteen thousand Euboeic talents. Justin relates thus the death of Antiochus: "Meanwhile in Syria King Antiochus, being loaded with heavy tribute after his defeat by the Romans, whether urged by want of money or impelled by avarice, flattering himself that, under the plea of necessity, he might with fair excuse commit sacrilege, assaulted with an armed force by night the temple of Jove (Bel) in Elymais But the attempt having been discovered, there was a concourse of the inhabitants, and he was slain with all his forces." The resemblance here between the fate of Antiochus the Great and that of his son Epiphanes is so striking as to throw suspicion on one or other of them. Daniel 11:19 literally foretells Antiochus III’s retreat to home defenses, his fatal misstep, and his complete removal from power. Each clause unfolds with pinpoint historical fulfillment, showcasing God’s absolute sovereignty over rulers, the certainty of prophetic Scripture, and the inevitable downfall of pride-filled kingdoms. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew After this, he will turn backפָּנָ֔יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face his face וְיָשֵׁ֣ב (wə·yā·šêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to the fortresses לְמָעוּזֵּ֖י (lə·mā·‘ūz·zê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4581: A place or means of safety, protection of his own land, אַרְצ֑וֹ (’ar·ṣōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land but he will stumble וְנִכְשַׁ֥ל (wə·niḵ·šal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3782: To totter, waver, to falter, stumble, faint, fall and fall וְנָפַ֖ל (wə·nā·p̄al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie and be no more. וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Additonal Resources Daniel 11:19 Blue Letter BibleDaniel 11:19 Bible Gateway Daniel 11:19 Bible.com Daniel 11:19 NIV |
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