Daniel 11:15

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

So the king of the North will come and build siege ramps and capture a fortified city. The forces of the South will not stand; even their best troops will have no strength to resist.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to withstand.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So the king of the north shall come, and build a siege mound, and take the fortified city: and the forces of the south shall not withstand him, neither his chosen people, nor shall there be any strength to withstand.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to withstand.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So the king{H4428} of the north{H6828} shall come,{H935} and cast up{H8210} a mound,{H5550} and take{H3920} a well-fortified{H4013} city:{H5892} and the forces{H2220} of the south{H5045} shall not stand,{H5975} neither his chosen{H4005} people,{H5971} neither shall there be any strength{H3581} to stand.{H5975}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    So the king{H4428} of the north{H6828} shall come{H935}{(H8799)}, and cast up{H8210}{(H8799)} a mount{H5550}, and take{H3920}{(H8804)} the most fenced{H4013} cities{H5892}: and the arms{H2220} of the south{H5045} shall not withstand{H5975}{(H8799)}, neither his chosen{H4005} people{H5971}, neither shall there be any strength{H3581} to withstand{H5975}{(H8800)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    So the kinge of the north shall come to laye sege, and to take the stroge fensed cities: And the power of the of ye south shal not be able to abyde him, & the best men of the people shall not be so stronge, as to resist him.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So the King of the North shall come, and cast vp a mount, and take the strong citie: and the armes of the South shall not resist, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to withstand.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    So the kyng of the north shal come & cast vp amount, & take the strong cities: and the armes of the south shall not resist, neither his chosen people, neither shal there be any strength to withstand.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither his chosen people, neither [shall there be any] strength to withstand.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mound, and take a well-fortified city: and the forces of the south shall not stand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to stand.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `And the king of the north cometh in, and poureth out a mount, and hath captured fenced cities; and the arms of the south do not stand, nor the people of his choice, yea, there is no power to stand.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mound, and take a well-fortified city: and the forces of the south shall not stand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to stand.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mound, and take a well-fortified city: and the forces of the south shall not stand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to stand.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So the king of the north will come, and put up earthworks and take a well-armed town: and the forces of the king of the south will make an attempt to keep their position, even the best of his army, but they will not have strength to do so.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mound, and take a well-fortified city: and the forces of the south shall not stand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to stand.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then the king of the north will advance and will build siege mounds and capture a well-fortified city. The forces of the south will not prevail, not even his finest contingents. They will have no strength to prevail.

Referenced Verses

  • Jer 6:6 : 6 For this is what the Lord of Hosts says: Cut down trees and build a siege ramp against Jerusalem. This city must be punished; it is filled with oppression.
  • Ezek 4:2 : 2 Build siege works against it, construct a ramp, set up camps around it, and place battering rams against it all around.
  • Ezek 17:17 : 17 Pharaoh and his mighty army and great company will not help him in battle, when mounds are heaped up and siege walls are built to destroy many people.
  • Dan 8:7 : 7 I saw it attack the ram furiously, striking it and breaking its two horns. The ram was powerless to stand against it; the goat knocked it to the ground and trampled on it, and no one could rescue the ram from its power.
  • Dan 11:6 : 6 After some years, they will form an alliance. The daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to make an agreement, but she will not retain her power, and neither will the king nor his power endure. She, her escort, her child, and the one who supported her will all be surrendered during those times.
  • Jer 33:4 : 4 For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says about the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah that have been torn down to defend against the siege ramps and the sword:
  • Jer 52:4 : 4 In the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, came with his entire army against Jerusalem. They encamped around it and built siege works all around it.
  • Josh 1:5 : 5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will never leave you nor abandon you.
  • Prov 21:30-31 : 30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel that can stand against the LORD. 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the LORD.
  • Jer 5:10 : 10 Go up among her rows and destroy them, but do not completely finish them off. Remove her branches, for they do not belong to the Lord.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    16 The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to withstand him. He will establish himself in the Glorious Land, and it will be completely under his control.

    17 He will set his face to come with the power of his whole kingdom, making agreements, and will give a daughter of women in marriage to destroy it. But his plan will not succeed or help him.

    18 Then he will turn his attention to the coastlands and will capture many. However, a commander will put an end to his arrogance and will repay him for his scorn.

    19 Afterward, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall and not be found again.

    20 In his place, one will arise who will send out a tax collector to maintain the royal splendor. In a short time, he will be destroyed, though not by anger or in battle.

  • Dan 11:22-26
    5 verses
    82%

    22 Then the armed forces shall be swept away before him and broken, including the prince of the covenant.

    23 After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully. He will rise to power with only a few people.

    24 Entering peacefully into the richest parts of the province, he will do what neither his ancestors nor their ancestors ever did: he will distribute plunder, loot, and wealth among his followers. He will devise plans 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. The king of the South will prepare for battle with a great and mighty army, but he will not stand, for plots will be devised against him.

    26 Those who eat from his provisions will destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain.

  • Dan 11:4-14
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    82%

    4 But as soon as he has risen, his kingdom will be broken apart and divided toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants and will not have the same authority he ruled with, for his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others.

    5 Then the king of the South will grow strong, but one of his officials will become even stronger than him and will rule with great power over his own dominion.

    6 After some years, they will form an alliance. The daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to make an agreement, but she will not retain her power, and neither will the king nor his power endure. She, her escort, her child, and the one who supported her will all be surrendered during those times.

    7 Out of her family line, someone will arise to take her place. He will attack the forces and enter the stronghold of the king of the North. He will fight against them and prevail.

    8 He will also carry off their gods, their metal images, and their precious articles of silver and gold into Egypt. For some years, he will refrain from attacking the king of the North.

    9 Then the king of the North will invade the realm of the king of the South but will return to his own land.

    10 His sons will prepare for war and assemble a great army. They will sweep through, overflow, and pass on to launch attacks and stir up conflicts as far as the enemy's fortress.

    11 Then the king of the South will be enraged and will march out to fight against the king of the North. The king of the North will raise a large army, but it will be handed over to the king of the South.

    12 When the army is captured, the king's heart will become proud. Though he will overthrow tens of thousands, he will not remain strong.

    13 The king of the North will return and raise a greater army than before. After several years, he will come again with a large army and much equipment.

    14 During those times, many will rise up against the king of the South. Violent men among your own people will rise up to fulfill the vision, but they will fall.

  • Dan 11:39-42
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    39 He will deal with strongholds using a foreign god. He will honor those who acknowledge him, giving them authority over many people and distributing land for a price.

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    42 He will extend his power over many lands, and the land of Egypt will not escape.

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    28 The king of the North will return to his land with great wealth, but his heart will be set against the holy covenant. He will take action and then return to his own land.

    29 At the appointed time, he will invade the South again, but this time it will not be as it was before.

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    31 Forces from him will rise up and desecrate the sanctuary fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation.

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    44 But reports from the east and the north will trouble him, and he will set out with great fury to destroy and annihilate many.

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    2 verses
    74%

    8 'Your villages in the countryside will be killed by the sword, and he will build siege walls against you, raise a siege ramp against you, and set up a shield wall against you.'

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  • Jer 1:15
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    15 For I am summoning all the clans and kingdoms of the north,' declares the LORD. 'They will come, and each will set up his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, around all her walls, and against all the cities of Judah.

  • Ezek 17:17
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    17 Pharaoh and his mighty army and great company will not help him in battle, when mounds are heaped up and siege walls are built to destroy many people.

  • Jer 6:22
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    22 This is what the Lord says: 'Look, a people is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth.

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    1 See, on the mountains, the feet of the one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows, for the wicked one will never again pass through you; he is completely cut off.

  • Ezek 4:2
    72%

    2 Build siege works against it, construct a ramp, set up camps around it, and place battering rams against it all around.

  • Amos 3:11
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    11 Therefore, this is what the Lord God says: "An enemy will surround the land, bring down your strength, and plunder your fortresses."

  • Isa 25:12
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    12 He will demolish the high fortress of your walls, bring it down to the ground, to the very dust.

  • Ezek 38:15
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    15 You will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding on horses, a great assembly and a mighty army.

  • Nah 2:5
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    5 The chariots race wildly through the streets; they rush back and forth in the squares. Their appearance is like torches, and they dart about like lightning.

  • Jer 50:41
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    41 Behold, a people is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth.

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    14 Draw water for the siege, strengthen your fortresses. Go into the clay and tread the mortar; take hold of the brick mold.

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    11 I will remove sorceries from your hand, and you will have no more soothsayers.

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    2 For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem for battle, and the city will be captured, the houses will be plundered, and the women violated. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be cut off from the city.

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    9 He flashes destruction upon the mighty and brings ruin upon the fortified city.