Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The invader will do as he pleases; no one will be able to stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land and will have the power to destroy it. New Living Translation “The king of the north will march onward unopposed; none will be able to stop him. He will pause in the glorious land of Israel, intent on destroying it. English Standard Version But he who comes against him shall do as he wills, and none shall stand before him. And he shall stand in the glorious land, with destruction in his hand. Berean Standard Bible The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. Berean Literal Bible And the one coming against him will do according to his will, and no one will stand before his face; and he will stand in the land of glory, with destruction in his hand. King James Bible But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed. New King James Version But he who comes against him shall do according to his own will, and no one shall stand against him. He shall stand in the Glorious Land with destruction in his power. New American Standard Bible But he who comes against him will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to withstand him; he will also stay for a time in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. NASB 1995 “But he who comes against him will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to withstand him; he will also stay for a time in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. NASB 1977 “But he who comes against him will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to withstand him; he will also stay for a time in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. Legacy Standard Bible But he who comes against him will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to stand in opposition to him; he will also stand for a time in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. Amplified Bible But he (Syria) who comes against him (Egypt) will do exactly as he pleases, and no one will be able to stand against him; he (Antiochus III the Great) will also stay for a time in the Beautiful and Glorious Land [of Israel], with destruction in his hand. Berean Annotated Bible The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. Christian Standard Bible The king of the North who comes against him will do whatever he wants, and no one can oppose him. He will establish himself in the beautiful land with total destruction in his hand. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king of the North who comes against him will do whatever he wants, and no one can oppose him. He will establish himself in the beautiful land with total destruction in his hand. American Standard Version But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him; and he shall stand in the glorious land, and in his hand shall be destruction. Contemporary English Version The king who invaded from the north will do as he pleases, and he will even capture and destroy the holy land. English Revised Version But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, and in his hand shall be destruction. GOD'S WORD® Translation The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to withstand his attack. He will rise to power in the beautiful land and it will be completely under his control. Good News Translation The Syrian invader will do with them as he pleases, without opposition. He will stand in the Promised Land and have it completely in his power. International Standard Version "'However, the one who invades him will do whatever he wants to do. No one will oppose him. He'll establish himself in the Beautiful Land, wielding devastating power. NET Bible The one advancing against him will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to stand before him. He will prevail in the beautiful land, and its annihilation will be within his power. New Heart English Bible But he who comes against him shall do as he pleases, and no one shall be able to withstand him. And he shall stand in the beautiful land, and destruction will be within his power. Webster's Bible Translation But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. World English Bible But he who comes against him will do according to his own will, and no one will stand before him. He will stand in the glorious land, and destruction will be in his hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he who is coming to him does according to his will, and there is none standing before him; and he stands in the desirable land, and [it is] wholly in his hand. Berean Literal Bible And the one coming against him will do according to his will, and no one will stand before his face; and he will stand in the land of glory, with destruction in his hand. Young's Literal Translation And he who is coming unto him doth according to his will, and there is none standing before him; and he standeth in the desirable land, and it is wholly in his hand. Smith's Literal Translation And he coming against him will do according to his will, and none standing before his face: and he shall stand in the land of glory, and it was finished in his hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall come upon him and do according to his pleasure, and there shall be none to stand against his face: and he shall stand in the glorious land, and it shall be consumed by his hand. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he arrives, he will do just as he pleases, and there will be none who stand against his face. And he will stand in the illustrious land, and it will be consumed by his hand. New American Bible The invader shall do as he wills, with no one to withstand him. He shall stop in the glorious land, and it shall all be in his power. New Revised Standard Version But he who comes against him shall take the actions he pleases, and no one shall withstand him. He shall take a position in the beautiful land, and all of it shall be in his power. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he who comes against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him; and he shall invade the land of Israel, and it shall be delivered into his hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he who comes against him shall do according to his pleasure, and there is none who will stand before him, and he shall stand in the land of Israel, and she shall be handed over into his hands OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him; and he shall stand in the beauteous land, and in his hand shall be extermination. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he that comes in against him shall do according to his will, and there is no one to stand before him: and he shall stand in the land of beauty, and it shall be consumed by his hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Kings of the South and North…15Then the king of the North will come, build up a siege ramp, and capture a fortified city. The forces of the South will not stand; even their best troops will not be able to resist. 16The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. 17He will resolve to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and will reach an agreement with the king of the South. He will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom, but his plan will not succeed or help him.… Cross References The invader will do as he pleases, Daniel 8:4 I saw the ram charging toward the west and the north and the south. No animal could stand against him, and there was no deliverance from his power. He did as he pleased and became great. Ecclesiastes 8:3 Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases. 2 Peter 2:10 Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings. and no one will stand against him. Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 11:25 No man will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put the fear and dread of you upon all the land, wherever you set foot, as He has promised you. Esther 9:2 In each of the provinces of King Xerxes, the Jews assembled in their cities to attack those who sought to harm them. No man could withstand them, because the fear of them had fallen upon all peoples. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, Daniel 8:9 From one of these horns a little horn emerged and grew extensively toward the south and the east and toward the Beautiful Land. Ezekiel 20:6 On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands. Psalm 48:2 Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. with destruction in his hand. Daniel 8:25 Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands. Jeremiah 51:20 “You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. Isaiah 10:6 I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. 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. … Isaiah 46:10-11 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. Jeremiah 27:6-7 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. / All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. Ezekiel 29:19-20 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army. / I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his labor, because it was done for Me, declares the Lord GOD. Treasury of Scripture But he that comes against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed. shall do. Daniel 11:3,36 And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will… Daniel 8:4,7 I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great… glorious land. Daniel 11:41,45 He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon… Daniel 8:9 And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land. Isaiah 8:8 And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel. Heb. Jeremiah 3:19 But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. Jump to Previous Able Beauteous Beautiful Beauty Consumed Destruction Establish Extermination Glorious Hand Invader Pleases Pleasure Power Stand Time WithstandJump to Next Able Beauteous Beautiful Beauty Consumed Destruction Establish Extermination Glorious Hand Invader Pleases Pleasure Power Stand Time WithstandDaniel 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. The invader will do as he pleases This phrase suggests a powerful and unchecked force, often interpreted as a king or ruler with significant authority. Historically, this is seen as a reference to Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a Seleucid king known for his aggressive expansion and persecution of the Jewish people. His actions were largely unopposed, reflecting the prophecy's assertion of doing as he pleases. This aligns with the broader theme in Daniel of earthly powers rising and falling under divine sovereignty. and no one will stand against him He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land with destruction in his hand Persons / Places / Events 1. The InvaderThis figure is a powerful ruler or military leader who acts with autonomy and authority, facing no opposition. 2. The Beautiful Land Often interpreted as a reference to Israel, the land promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 3. Destruction in His Hand Symbolizes the power and potential for devastation that the invader holds, indicating a period of turmoil and conflict. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyDespite the invader's apparent power, believers can trust that God remains in control of history and events. Spiritual Vigilance The passage encourages Christians to remain spiritually vigilant, recognizing that earthly powers can rise and fall, but God's kingdom is eternal. Hope in Adversity Even when facing seemingly unstoppable forces, Christians can find hope in God's promises and His ultimate plan for redemption. The Importance of Discernment Understanding the times and recognizing the signs of the age are crucial for believers to navigate challenges with wisdom. Prayer for Protection Encourages believers to pray for protection and guidance, especially for those living in areas of conflict and turmoil. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 11:16?2. How does Daniel 11:16 demonstrate God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms and rulers? 3. What lessons can we learn from the "invader" about God's ultimate authority? 4. How does Daniel 11:16 connect with God's promises in Romans 8:28? 5. How can we apply the concept of divine control in our daily challenges? 6. What does Daniel 11:16 teach about trusting God's plan despite worldly chaos? 7. How does Daniel 11:16 relate to historical events in the ancient Near East? 8. What is the significance of the "invader" mentioned in Daniel 11:16? 9. How does Daniel 11:16 fit into the broader prophecy of Daniel 11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 11? 11. What miracles are described in the Bible? 12. How do claims in Isaiah 4 regarding future restoration align or conflict with other Old Testament prophecies about judgment and destruction? 13. In Deuteronomy 11:22-23, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim that God would 'drive out' nations from the land? 14. What does the Bible say about the King of the South? What Does Daniel 11:16 Mean The invader will do as he pleases“The invader will do as he pleases” pictures a powerful king advancing without restraint. Historically, this aligns with Antiochus III of the Seleucid Empire sweeping southward after defeating the Ptolemies (cf. Daniel 11:13–15). Yet the wording also foreshadows the later “willful king” of 11:36 and anticipates the final antichrist figure who “will do as he pleases” (Revelation 13:4–7). Scripture consistently shows that God sometimes allows a ruthless ruler temporary freedom to accomplish His larger purposes (Habakkuk 1:6–11). • God sets boundaries, but for a season the invader appears unchecked (Job 12:23; Psalm 75:6-7). • His unopposed advance reminds us to trust the Lord’s timetable when evil seems to prevail (Psalm 37:7-13). no one will stand against him This clause underscores the helplessness of opposing forces. After Antiochus III’s decisive victory at Paneas (198 BC), the Ptolemaic resistance crumbled (Daniel 11:15-16). On a broader prophetic level, it previews a future despot before Christ returns—“who can wage war against the beast?” (Revelation 13:4). • Earthly powers falter, but the Lord remains sovereign (Psalm 2:1-6). • Human inability to stop the invader magnifies our need for divine deliverance (2 Thessalonians 2:8). He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land “The Beautiful Land” is a cherished biblical title for Israel (Daniel 8:9; Ezekiel 20:6). Antiochus III’s occupation of Judea fulfilled this line as he stationed garrisons in Jerusalem. Centuries later, Rome repeated the pattern (Luke 21:20-24). Future prophecy points to another desecration of the holy place (Matthew 24:15). • God’s land can be trampled for a time, yet it remains central to His covenant plan (Zechariah 2:10-13). • Believers today watch events in the Middle East through this lens, confident that the Lord will ultimately restore Zion (Isaiah 62:1-7). with destruction in his hand The invader enters not as a benevolent ruler but wielding “destruction.” Antiochus III imposed heavy tribute and later successors desecrated the temple (Daniel 11:31). The phrase also signals the coming “abomination of desolation” (Daniel 9:27), culminating in a final outpouring of wrath before Messiah’s reign (Revelation 19:11-21). • Violence accompanies godless ambition (Psalm 55:20-21). • Even devastation falls under God’s sovereign allowance, paving the way for ultimate judgment and restoration (Isaiah 10:5-12). summary Daniel 11:16 describes a conquering king who advances unchecked, occupies Israel, and brings ruin. Historically fulfilled in Antiochus III, it also previews the pattern of end-time tyranny. The verse reminds us that: • God may permit evil rulers brief dominance. • Human defenses fail, but His overarching plan never does. • Israel’s land remains pivotal in prophecy. • Destruction is temporary; Christ’s victory and restoration are certain. (16) But he that cometh.--We now hear of further proceedings of the northern king. He follows up the vision mentioned in the last verse, enters the glorious land (i.e., Palestine), and commits great ravages in it. The king is described in language which reminds us of Daniel 11:3. He acts just as he pleases after his entrance to the southern kingdom. This has been applied to the conduct of Antiochus the Great, but history does not speak of any acts of destruction committed by him in Palestine. On the contrary, it is recorded of him that he treated the Jews with kindness. (On the "glorious land," see Daniel 8:9.)Which by his hand . . .--Literally, destruction being in his hand. Verse 16. - But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed. The rendering of the Septuagint is quite different, "And he who entereth in shall do to him according to his will, and there shall be none to resist before him, and he shall stand in the province in the place of his will, and all things shall be fulfilled in his hands." Some of the variations may be understood by a slightly different vocalization, but others resist this explanation. Theodotion renders in a way that suggests a text between that used by the Septuagint translator and the Massoretic, "And he who entereth in shall do to him according to his will, and there shall not be one that standeth before him, and he shall stand in the land of Sabei, and it shall be perfected (τελεσθήσεται) by his hand." The Peshitta has, "cometh against him," as in the Massoretic, "the glorious land" is put down directly as "the laud of Israel." The Vulgate renders exactly as our Authorized Version does. But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him.. This is a fair description of the advance of Antiochus the Great through Coele-Syria and Palestine. Fortress after fortress fell before his arms. And he shall stand in the glorious land; "the land of delight." Ewald would render, "land of the ornament." It is certainly the land of Judea. Which by his hand shall be consumed. This certainly contradicts history as we have it elsewhere. The Revised is little better, "And in his hand shall be destruction," which is the rendering of Behrmann, Keil, Hitzig, and Bevan. The rendering of von Lengcrke, Ewald, Stuart, and Fuller seems better to take כָלָה (kalah) as meaning "completely." The answer to the historical objection that Antiochus did not destroy Palestine, is that this distinction refers to Egypt; but as little did he destroy Egypt.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The invaderהַבָּ֤א (hab·bā) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go will do וְיַ֨עַשׂ (wə·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make as he pleases, כִּרְצוֹנ֔וֹ (kir·ṣō·w·nōw) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will and no one וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle will stand עוֹמֵ֖ד (‘ō·w·mêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations against him. לְפָנָ֑יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face He will establish וְיַעֲמֹ֥ד (wə·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations himself in the Beautiful הַצְּבִ֖י (haṣ·ṣə·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6643: Splendor, a gazelle Land, בְּאֶֽרֶץ־ (bə·’e·reṣ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land with destruction וְכָלָ֥ה (wə·ḵā·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent in his hand. בְיָדֽוֹ׃ (ḇə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links Daniel 11:16 NIVDaniel 11:16 NLT Daniel 11:16 ESV Daniel 11:16 NASB Daniel 11:16 KJV Daniel 11:16 BibleApps.com Daniel 11:16 Biblia Paralela Daniel 11:16 Chinese Bible Daniel 11:16 French Bible Daniel 11:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 11:16 But he who comes against him shall (Dan. 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