Daniel 11:21

“And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.”

"And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries." - Daniel 11:21
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What does Daniel 11:21 mean?

Daniel 11:21 (KJV) reads: "And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries." This verse is taken from the book of Daniel, a prophetic book in the Old…

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The Allure of the Vile: A Cautionary Reflection on Daniel 11:21

In the complex tapestry of biblical prophecy, the verse from Daniel 11:21 serves as a somber reminder of the rise of leaders who entice through charm yet harbor malice within. The King James Version phrases it poignantly: "And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom…

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A Prayer for Discernment in Times of Deception

O Great and Sovereign Lord, We come before You with humble hearts, recognizing the profound complexities of the world we live in, as portrayed in Your Word. Your Scriptures, particularly in Daniel 11:21, bring to light the struggles we face in distinguishing the true intentions…

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Daniel 11:21 - "And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries."
Daniel 1:21 - "And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus."
Daniel 6:21 - "Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever."
Daniel 1:11 - "Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,"
Daniel 6:11 - "Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God."
"And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus." - Daniel 1:21
"Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever." - Daniel 6:21
"Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God." - Daniel 6:11
"Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God." - Daniel 6:11
"Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah," - Daniel 1:11
Daniel 7:21 - "I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;"
Daniel 8:21 - "And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king."
"Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God." - Daniel 6:11
Daniel 3:21 - "Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace."
Daniel 10:21 - "But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince."
Daniel 3:11 - "And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace."
Daniel 11:29 - "At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter."
Daniel 11:1 - "Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him."
Daniel 11:9 - "So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land."
Daniel 11:3 - "And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will."
Daniel 11:42 - "He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape."
Daniel 11:22 - "And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the covenant."
Daniel 11:34 - "Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries."
Daniel 4:11 - "The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth:"
Daniel 10:11 - "And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling."
Habakkuk 2:1-3
Luke 2:1-20
Daniel 11:11 - "And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand."
Daniel 11:19 - "Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found."