Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he will turn his attention to the coastlands and will take many of them, but a commander will put an end to his insolence and will turn his insolence back on him. New Living Translation “After this, he will turn his attention to the coastland and conquer many cities. But a commander from another land will put an end to his insolence and cause him to retreat in shame. English Standard Version Afterward he shall turn his face to the coastlands and shall capture many of them, but a commander shall put an end to his insolence. Indeed, he shall turn his insolence back upon him. Berean Standard Bible Then 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. Berean Literal Bible And he will turn back his face to the coastlands, and he will capture many, and a prince will bring to an end the scorn unto him. Nevertheless his scorn he will cause to turn back to him. King James Bible After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him. New King James Version After this he shall turn his face to the coastlands, and shall take many. But a ruler shall bring the reproach against them to an end; and with the reproach removed, he shall turn back on him. New American Standard Bible Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many. But a commander will put a stop to his taunting against him; moreover, he will repay him for his taunting. NASB 1995 “Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many. But a commander will put a stop to his scorn against him; moreover, he will repay him for his scorn. NASB 1977 “Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many. But a commander will put a stop to his scorn against him; moreover, he will repay him for his scorn. Legacy Standard Bible Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many. But a ruler will make his reproach against him cease; moreover, he will repay him for his reproach. Amplified Bible After this, he (Antiochus III the Great, King of Syria) will turn his attention to the islands and coastlands and capture many [of them]. But a commander (Lucius Scipio Asiaticus of Rome) will put an end to his aggression [toward Rome’s territorial interests]; in fact, he will repay his insolence and turn his audacity back upon him. Berean Annotated Bible Then 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. Christian Standard Bible Then he will turn his attention to the coasts and islands and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his taunting; instead, he will turn his taunts against him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he will turn his attention to the coasts and islands and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his taunting; instead, he will turn his taunts against him. American Standard Version After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; yea, moreover, he shall cause his reproach to turn upon him. Contemporary English Version Afterwards, this proud king of the north will invade and conquer many of the nations along the coast, but a military leader will defeat him and make him lose his pride. English Revised Version After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; yea, moreover, he shall cause his reproach to turn upon him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he will turn his attention to the coastlands and capture many of them. But a commander will silence the insults that the northern king makes and even insult him. Good News Translation After that he will attack the nations by the sea and conquer many of them. But a foreign leader will defeat him and put an end to his arrogance; indeed he will turn the arrogance of Syria's king back on him. International Standard Version Then he'll turn his attention to the coastal lands and will capture many. But a commander will put an end to his insolence, repaying him for his scorn. NET Bible Then he will turn his attention to the coastal regions and will capture many of them. But a commander will bring his shameful conduct to a halt; in addition, he will make him pay for his shameful conduct. New Heart English Bible After this shall he turn his face to the coastal regions, and shall capture many. But a commander shall bring his insolence to an end. In addition, he shall repay him for his insolence. Webster's Bible Translation After this shall he turn his face to the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen 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. World English Bible After this he will turn his face to the islands, and will take many, but a prince will cause the reproach offered by him to cease. Yes, moreover, he will cause his reproach to turn on him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he turns back his face to the islands, and has captured many; and a prince has caused his reproach of himself to cease; without his reproach he turns [it] back to him. Berean Literal Bible And he will turn back his face to the coastlands, and he will capture many, and a prince will bring to an end the scorn unto him. Nevertheless his scorn he will cause to turn back to him. Young's Literal Translation And he turneth back his face to the isles, and hath captured many; and a prince hath caused his reproach of himself to cease; without his reproach he turneth it back to him. Smith's Literal Translation And he will turn back his face to the isles and take many: and a leader caused his reproach to cease to him; besides his reproach shall turn back to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall turn his face to the islands, and shall take many: and he shall cause the prince of his reproach to cease, and his reproach shall be turned upon him. Catholic Public Domain Version And he will turn his face towards the islands, and he will seize many. And he will cause the leader of his reproach to cease, and his reproach will be turned around for him. New American Bible He shall turn to the coastland and take many prisoners, but a commander shall put an end to his shameful conduct, so that he cannot retaliate. New Revised Standard Version Afterward he shall turn to the coastlands, and shall capture many. But a commander shall put an end to his insolence; indeed, he shall turn his insolence back upon him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAfter this he shall turn his face to the islands, and shall conquer many; and he shall do away with a ruler who had reproached him, and return his reproach to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall turn his face to the islands of the sea and he shall subject many, and he shall destroy a Ruler who was reproaching him, and his shame shall return to him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917After this shall he set his face unto the isles, and shall take many; but a captain shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; yea, he shall cause his own reproach to return upon him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall turn his face to the islands, and shall take many, and cause princes to cease from their reproach: nevertheless his own reproach shall return to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Kings of the South and North…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. 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.… Cross References Then he will turn his face to the coastlands Jeremiah 25:22 all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea; Ezekiel 25:16 therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast. Zephaniah 2:5-7 Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.” / So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep. / The coast will belong to the remnant of the house of Judah; there they will find pasture. They will lie down in the evening among the houses of Ashkelon, for the LORD their God will attend to them and restore their captives. and capture many of them. Habakkuk 1:9 All of them come bent on violence; their hordes advance like the east wind; they gather prisoners like sand. 2 Kings 24:14-16 He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. 2 Chronicles 28:8 Then the Israelites took 200,000 captives from their kinsmen—women, sons, and daughters. They also carried off a great deal of plunder and brought it to Samaria. But a commander will put an end to his reproach Joshua 5:14-15 “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” / The Commander of the LORD’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so. 2 Kings 19:28 Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ Isaiah 10:12-14 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.’” and will turn it back upon him. Obadiah 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head. Esther 9:25 But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. Psalm 7:16 His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Ezekiel 28:6-10 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you regard your heart as the heart of a god, / behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor. / They will bring you down to the Pit, and you will die a violent death in the heart of the seas. … Jeremiah 25:12-14 But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation. / I will bring upon that land all the words I have pronounced against it, all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah has prophesied against all the nations. / For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” Isaiah 14:4-6 you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. / It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution. Ezekiel 30:10-12 This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain. / I will make the streams dry up and sell the land to the wicked. By the hands of foreigners I will bring desolation upon the land and everything in it. I, the LORD, have spoken. Treasury of Scripture After this shall he turn his face to the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn on him. he turn. the isles. Genesis 10:4,5 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim… Jeremiah 2:10 For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing. Jeremiah 31:10 Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock. for his own behalf. Judges 1:7 And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. Hosea 12:14 Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Jump to Previous Afterward Behalf Captain Capture Cause Cease Chief Coastlands Commander End Face Indeed Insolence Islands Isles Moreover Offered Prince Repay Reproach Scorn Shame Stop Turn TurnedJump to Next Afterward Behalf Captain Capture Cause Cease Chief Coastlands Commander End Face Indeed Insolence Islands Isles Moreover Offered Prince Repay Reproach Scorn Shame Stop Turn TurnedDaniel 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. Then he will turn his face to the coastlands This phrase indicates a shift in focus or strategy, suggesting a military campaign directed towards the coastal regions. Historically, this refers to the actions of Antiochus III, also known as Antiochus the Great, who sought to expand his influence over the Mediterranean coastlands, including areas like Asia Minor and Greece. The "coastlands" often symbolize regions beyond Israel, indicating a broader geopolitical ambition. This expansionist policy aligns with the historical context of Hellenistic rulers seeking control over trade routes and strategic locations. and capture many of them. But a commander will put an end to his reproach and will turn it back upon him. Persons / Places / Events 1. The King of the NorthThis refers to a ruler from the Seleucid Empire, historically identified as Antiochus III, who sought to expand his territory. 2. The Coastlands These are regions along the Mediterranean Sea, which Antiochus III targeted in his military campaigns. 3. A Commander This is a reference to a Roman commander, likely Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus, who opposed Antiochus III and defeated him. 4. Insolence This term describes the arrogance and overconfidence of Antiochus III in his military ambitions. 5. Turning Back of Insolence This event signifies the defeat and humiliation of Antiochus III by the Roman forces, illustrating the theme of divine justice. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride can lead to one's downfall, as seen in the case of Antiochus III. Believers are called to humility and reliance on God rather than their own strength. God's Sovereignty in History The events in Daniel 11:18 demonstrate God's control over historical events, using even secular powers to accomplish His purposes. The Role of Justice God uses various means, including human authorities, to bring about justice and correct wrongs, reminding us of His ultimate authority. The Importance of Humility Recognizing our limitations and submitting to God's will is crucial for spiritual growth and avoiding the pitfalls of arrogance. Trust in God's Plan Even when facing powerful adversaries, believers can trust that God is in control and will ultimately vindicate His people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 11:18?2. How does Daniel 11:18 demonstrate God's sovereignty over historical events and leaders? 3. What lessons can we learn from the "commander" who ends the king's insolence? 4. How does Daniel 11:18 connect with God's justice throughout the Bible? 5. In what ways can we apply the humility lesson from Daniel 11:18? 6. How does Daniel 11:18 encourage trust in God's ultimate plan for nations? 7. What historical events does Daniel 11:18 refer to in its prophecy? 8. How does Daniel 11:18 align with archaeological findings? 9. What is the significance of the "commander" mentioned in Daniel 11:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 11? 11. Why should my people leave her? 12. Who serves the Lord with unwavering devotion and faith? 13. What does the Bible say about guardian angels? 14. What does the Bible say about prayer and fasting? What Does Daniel 11:18 Mean Turning his face to the coastlands“Then he will turn his face to the coastlands…” (Daniel 11:18a) • After conquering southward, the king described earlier in Daniel 11 (historically Antiochus III the Great) redirects his ambition westward toward the Mediterranean islands and coastal regions of Asia Minor and Greece. • Scripture often uses “coastlands” to point to distant shores (Isaiah 11:11; Jeremiah 25:22), so the verse pictures a literal, strategic pivot in his military campaign. • Antiochus sailed to places such as Cyprus and portions of Greece, fulfilling the prophecy with remarkable precision (compare Daniel 8:9, which foresaw expansion “toward the beautiful land”). Capturing many “…and capture many of them.” (Daniel 11:18b) • His navy and armies initially enjoy success—cities fall, local rulers submit, spoils flow into his treasury. • This lines up with earlier detail that “he will do as he pleases” (Daniel 11:16), showing a season of unchecked conquest granted by God’s sovereign timetable (cf. Proverbs 21:1). • The pattern reflects other biblical moments where God allows temporary triumph before humbling pride (Habakkuk 1:6–11). A commander intervenes “But a commander will put an end to his reproach…” (Daniel 11:18c) • History records Rome stepping in. Lucius Scipio Asiaticus, leading the Roman forces, decisively defeats Antiochus at the Battle of Magnesia (190 BC). • God raises this “commander” to curtail the king’s arrogance—echoing how He “sets up kings and deposes them” (Daniel 2:21). • The event foreshadows later verses where Roman power keeps checking Seleucid ambitions (Daniel 11:30, “ships of Kittim”). Reproach turned back “…and will turn it back upon him.” (Daniel 11:18d) • The humiliation Antiochus poured on others rebounds: – Crushing indemnities strip his treasury. – He must surrender hostages (including his son, the future Antiochus IV Epiphanes). – His earlier boastful “reproach” is reversed; he dies a couple of years later while trying to plunder a temple (2 Maccabees 1:13–16). • The episode mirrors the biblical principle that “Pride goes before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18) and that God “opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). summary Daniel 11:18 shows a literal prophecy fulfilled in Antiochus III’s westward campaign, his initial successes, the Roman commander’s decisive check, and the king’s disgrace. The verse teaches that human power is limited by God, pride invites reversal, and history unfolds exactly as Scripture declares. (18) Shall he turn.--He goes northward, this being the direction indicated by "the isles." This has been explained of the victories gained by Antiochus the Great in Asia Minor. He is stated to have reduced various towns and islands, and finally to have taken Ephesus. He was in this way brought into contact with the Romans, and was defeated by L. Scipio, who is identified with "the prince" mentioned in this verse. The Greek versions exhibit considerable variations.A prince.--It is doubtful whether this is to be taken as nominative or as accusative. The English Version treats it as nominative, St. Jerome and Theodotion as accusative. In accordance with the latter rendering, the meaning is, "The king of the north will cause to cease the princes who have been his reproach. But the princes shall return him his reproach." The word "prince" is used collectively to mean the rulers of the islands mentioned in the first part of the verse. It is stated that in the first instance the northern king will be successful, but in the end the princes will repay him the reproach which he inflicted upon them, as appears more fully in the next verse. Verse 18. - After this he shall turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him. The rendering of the LXX. is nearly unintelligible, "And he shall set (δώσει) his face against the sea, and shall take many (πολλοῦς), and shall turn the wrath of their reproach in an oath against his reproach." The translator had read לים instead of לאיים. Professor Bevan would ingeniously supply some words to the Greek. With all it seems nearly impossible to explain the relation between the Massoretic text and that used by the Septuagint. Theodotion is much briefer, "He shall turn his face to the islands, and shall take many, and shall cause rulers to cease from their reproach; but his reproach shall return upon him." The Peshitta renders, "And he shall turn his face to the islands of the sea, and shall conquer many, and a ruler of reproach shall cause it to cease in regard to him, and his reproach shall return to him." The Vulgate is closely related to the Peshitta. We would render the last clause, with Behrmann, "Yea, his reproach will he repay to him." The events referred to are clear and obvious enough. Antiochus the Great took advantage of the disastrous defeat inflicted on Philip of Macedon by the Romans, to seize many of the islands of the archipelago. He not only took possession of all the Asiatic dominions of Philip, but crossed into Europe and seized Thrace. The Romans demanded that he should retire from all the former dominions of Philip. He refused, and war ensued, in which, after being driven out of Europe, he was totally defeated at Magnesia by Lucius Scipio, and compelled to surrender all his dominions west of the Taurus.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then he will turnוְיָשֵׂ֧ם ׀ (wə·yā·śêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again his face פָּנָ֛יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face to the coastlands לְאִיִּ֖ים (lə·’î·yîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island and capture וְלָכַ֣ד (wə·lā·ḵaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere many of them. רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great But a commander קָצִ֤ין (qā·ṣîn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7101: A magistrate, other leader will put an end וְהִשְׁבִּ֨ית (wə·hiš·bîṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7673: To repose, desist from exertion to his reproach חֶרְפָּתוֹ֙ (ḥer·pā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2781: Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda and will turn it back יָשִׁ֥יב (yā·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again upon him. לֽוֹ׃ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Daniel 11:18 NIVDaniel 11:18 NLT Daniel 11:18 ESV Daniel 11:18 NASB Daniel 11:18 KJV Daniel 11:18 BibleApps.com Daniel 11:18 Biblia Paralela Daniel 11:18 Chinese Bible Daniel 11:18 French Bible Daniel 11:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 11:18 After this shall he turn his face (Dan. 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