Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “With a large army he will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South. The king of the South will wage war with a large and very powerful army, but he will not be able to stand because of the plots devised against him. New Living Translation “Then he will stir up his courage and raise a great army against the king of the south. The king of the south will go to battle with a mighty army, but to no avail, for there will be plots against him. English Standard Version And he shall stir up his power and his heart against the king of the south with a great army. And the king of the south shall wage war with an exceedingly great and mighty army, but he shall not stand, for plots shall be devised against him. Berean Standard Bible And with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him. Berean Literal Bible And he will rouse his power and his heart against the king of the south with a great army. And the king of the south will be stirred up to battle, even exceedingly with a great and mighty army, and he will not stand, for they will devise plans against him. King James Bible And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him. New King James Version “He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South with a great army. And the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him. New American Standard Bible And he will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South with a large army; so the king of the South will mobilize an extremely large and mighty army for war; but he will not stand, because schemes will be devised against him. NASB 1995 “He will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South with a large army; so the king of the South will mobilize an extremely large and mighty army for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him. NASB 1977 “And he will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South with a large army; so the king of the South will mobilize an extremely large and mighty army for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him. Legacy Standard Bible And he will stir up his strength and heart against the king of the South with a great military force; so the king of the South will wage war with an extremely large and mighty military force for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him. Amplified Bible He will stir up his strength and courage against [his former Egyptian ally] the king of the South (Ptolemy VI) with a great army; so the king of the South will prepare an extremely great and powerful army to wage war, but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him. Berean Annotated Bible And with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him. Christian Standard Bible “With a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South. The king of the South will prepare for battle with an extremely large and powerful army, but he will not succeed, because plots will be made against him. Holman Christian Standard Bible With a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South. The king of the South will prepare for battle with an extremely large and powerful army, but he will not succeed, because plots will be made against him. American Standard Version And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall war in battle with an exceeding great and mighty army; but he shall not stand; for they shall devise devices against him. Contemporary English Version He will gather a large and powerful army, and with great courage he will attack the king of the south. The king of the south will meet him with a much stronger army, but he will lose the battle, because he will be betrayed English Revised Version And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall war in battle with an exceeding great and mighty army: but he shall not stand, for they shall devise devices against him. GOD'S WORD® Translation "With a large army he will summon his power and courage against the southern king, who will prepare for war with a large, strong army. But the southern king won't be able to withstand him because of the schemes devised against him. Good News Translation "He will boldly raise a large army to attack the king of Egypt, who will prepare to fight back with a huge and powerful army. But the king of Egypt will be deceived and will not be successful. International Standard Version He'll encourage himself against the southern king by raising a large army. As a result, the southern king will mobilize for war with a large and powerful army, but he won't succeed because they will devise elaborate schemes against him. NET Bible He will rouse his strength and enthusiasm against the king of the south with a large army. The king of the south will wage war with a large and very powerful army, but he will not be able to prevail because of the plans devised against him. New Heart English Bible And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall wage war in battle with an extremely large and powerful army; but he shall not stand; for they shall devise plans against him. Webster's Bible Translation And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him. World English Bible “He will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south will wage war in battle with an exceedingly great and mighty army, but he won’t stand; for they will devise plans against him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he stirs up his power and his heart against the king of the south with a great force, and the king of the south stirs himself up to battle with a very great and mighty force, and does not stand, for they devise plans against him, Berean Literal Bible And he will rouse his power and his heart against the king of the south with a great army. And the king of the south will be stirred up to battle, even exceedingly with a great and mighty army, and he will not stand, for they will devise plans against him. Young's Literal Translation 'And he stirreth up his power and his heart against the king of the south with a great force, and the king of the south stirreth himself up to battle with a very great and mighty force, and standeth not, for they devise devices against him, Smith's Literal Translation And his strength shall rouse up and his heart against the king of the south with great force; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to war with a great and strong force, even exceedingly; and he shall not stand, for they shall reckon purposes against him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his strength and his heart shall be stirred up against the king of the south with a great army: and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with many and very strong succours: and they shall not stand, for they shall form designs against him. Catholic Public Domain Version And his strength and his heart will be enraged against the king of the South with a great army. And the king of the South will be provoked into going to war by having many allies and exceedingly good circumstances, and yet these will not stand, for they will form plans against him. New American Bible He shall rouse his strength and courage to meet the king of the south with a great army; the king of the south shall go into battle with a very large and strong army, but he shall not stand because of the plots devised against him. New Revised Standard Version He shall stir up his power and determination against the king of the south with a great army, and the king of the south shall wage war with a much greater and stronger army. But he shall not succeed, for plots shall be devised against him Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for a time he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great and mighty army; and the king of the south shall be provoked to battle with a very great army; and he shall become exceedingly strong, but he shall not stand; for they shall devise plots against him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And for a time his army and his heart will be aroused against the King of the south with a great and mighty army, and the King of the south will be provoked to battle with a great army, and he shall grow very strong, and he shall not stand, because plots shall be plotted against him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall stir himself up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise devices against him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And his strength and his heart shall be stirred up against the king of the south with a great force; and the king of the south shall engage in war with a great and very strong force; but his forces shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Kings of the South and North…24In a time of peace, he will invade the richest provinces and do what his fathers and forefathers never did. He will lavish plunder, loot, and wealth on his followers, and he will plot against the strongholds—but only for a time. 25And with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him. 26Those who eat from his provisions will seek to destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain.… Cross References And with a large army 2 Kings 18:17 Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field. 2 Chronicles 20:2 Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). 1 Chronicles 19:7 So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and marched out for battle. he will stir up his power and his courage Joshua 1:6-7 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. against the king of the South, Jeremiah 46:2-4 concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah: / “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! / Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! Ezekiel 29:2-4 “Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt and prophesy against him and against all Egypt. / Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ / But I will put hooks in your jaws and cause the fish of your streams to cling to your scales. I will haul you up out of your rivers, and all the fish of your streams will cling to your scales. Isaiah 19:1-4 This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. / “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. / Then the spirit of the Egyptians will be emptied out from among them, and I will frustrate their plans, so that they will resort to idols and spirits of the dead, to mediums and spiritists. … who will mobilize a very large and powerful army 2 Chronicles 25:5-6 Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield. / He also hired 100,000 mighty men of valor from Israel for a hundred talents of silver. 2 Chronicles 14:8-9 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor. / Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah. 2 Chronicles 13:3-4 Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor. / Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim in the hill country of Ephraim and said, “Hear me, O Jeroboam and all Israel! but will not withstand the plots devised against him. Psalm 21:11 Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail. Job 5:12 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Revelation 16:14 These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. Treasury of Scripture And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him. stir up. Daniel 11:2,10 And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia… Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. Proverbs 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. the south with. Jump to Previous Army Battle Courage Devices Devise Devised Exceeding Extremely Forecast Great Large Mighty Mobilize Plots Power Powerful Schemes South Stand Stir Stirred Wage WarJump to Next Army Battle Courage Devices Devise Devised Exceeding Extremely Forecast Great Large Mighty Mobilize Plots Power Powerful Schemes South Stand Stir Stirred Wage WarDaniel 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. And with a large army This phrase indicates the scale and magnitude of the military force involved. Historically, this reflects the period of the Hellenistic kingdoms following the division of Alexander the Great's empire. The Seleucid Empire, often associated with the "king of the North," frequently engaged in large-scale military campaigns. The size of the army underscores the significant resources and manpower available, typical of the era's major powers. he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him Persons / Places / Events 1. The King of the NorthThis figure is often interpreted as a ruler from the Seleucid Empire, historically associated with the region north of Israel. In the context of Daniel 11, this king is a central figure in the conflicts described. 2. The King of the South Typically identified with the Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt, the king of the South represents the southern power in the geopolitical struggles of the Hellenistic period. 3. Large Army Both the king of the North and the king of the South muster significant military forces, indicating the scale and intensity of the conflict. 4. Plots and Betrayal The downfall of the king of the South is attributed to internal plots and betrayal, highlighting the theme of political intrigue. 5. Historical Context The events described are often linked to the historical conflicts between the Seleucid and Ptolemaic empires, particularly during the Hellenistic period following the division of Alexander the Great's empire. Teaching Points The Uncertainty of Earthly PowerEarthly power and military might are ultimately unstable and subject to the sovereignty of God. Believers should place their trust in God's eternal kingdom rather than temporal authorities. The Consequences of Betrayal Betrayal and internal strife can lead to downfall and destruction. Christians are called to live in integrity and unity, avoiding the divisive plots that characterize worldly politics. God's Sovereignty in History The events in Daniel 11 remind us that God is in control of history. Even when nations rise and fall, God's purposes will prevail. This assurance should encourage believers to remain faithful amidst global uncertainties. Spiritual Warfare and Vigilance Just as physical battles occur, spiritual warfare is a reality for Christians. Believers must be vigilant, putting on the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual deception and attacks. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 11:25?2. How does Daniel 11:25 illustrate God's sovereignty over earthly conflicts and leaders? 3. What lessons on courage can we learn from the "king of the South"? 4. How can we apply the concept of divine strength in our daily battles? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Daniel 11:25 and Ephesians 6:10-18? 6. How does understanding Daniel 11:25 enhance our trust in God's ultimate plan? 7. How does Daniel 11:25 relate to historical conflicts between ancient kingdoms? 8. What is the significance of the "king of the South" in Daniel 11:25? 9. Does Daniel 11:25 predict specific historical events or battles? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 11? 11. What are the main events in First and Second Maccabees? 12. Can God's sovereignty coexist with human free will? 13. Revelation 19:14 describes an army in white linen on heavenly horses--what evidence supports a real historical or spiritual event like this? 14. What miracles are described in the Bible? What Does Daniel 11:25 Mean And with a large army he will stir up his powerThe “he” aligns with the king of the North, historically Antiochus III. Scripture gives earlier hints of his growing might: “For the king of the North will come again with a greater army” (Daniel 11:13). • “Large army” underscores genuine military muscle, reflecting God’s prediction in advance. • “Stir up his power” pictures deliberate readiness—steady preparation rather than rash impulse (compare Proverbs 21:31; 2 Chronicles 32:7–8, where Hezekiah emboldens Judah to depend on God yet still strengthens defenses). The detail assures us that what follows is not random but divinely foreseen. and his courage against the king of the South The conflict target is Egypt’s Ptolemaic monarch, “the king of the South” (cf. Daniel 11:5). • Antiochus channels bold resolve—“courage”—into the campaign. God foretold not just armies but attitudes. • Scripture often links courage to outcomes (Joshua 1:9; 2 Samuel 10:12). Here it is courage fueled by ambition, not faith, reminding readers that human valor alone does not guarantee lasting victory. who will mobilize a very large and powerful army The southern king, Ptolemy V, is no push-over; he musters forces “very large and powerful,” echoing previous Egyptian strength (Daniel 11:6–7). • God’s Word emphasizes the size of both armies to show the scale of the clash. • Psalm 20:7 warns that trusting in chariots and horses is futile without the Lord—an implied lesson when two massive armies collide. but will not withstand the plots devised against him Despite numerical might, the South collapses because of scheming. Verse 26 elaborates: “Those who eat his provisions will destroy him.” • Treachery within Egypt proves decisive—political intrigue, betrayal, possibly corrupt counselors (Proverbs 21:30). • 2 Chronicles 25:8–9 illustrates how reliance on allies or internal factions can backfire. This segment highlights God’s sovereignty: He foretells that hidden conspiracies, not battlefield strength, will determine the outcome. summary Daniel 11:25 reveals an exact, God-given preview of a major north-south showdown in the intertestamental era. The northern king gathers vast strength and boldness, the southern king responds with an even larger force, yet victory turns on covert betrayal rather than open warfare. The verse teaches that: • God knows and directs history down to motives, army sizes, and secret plots. • Human courage and numbers are insufficient safeguards without divine favor. • Scripture’s prophecies are trustworthy, encouraging believers to rest in the Lord who rules kings, battles, and the unseen strategies that decide them. (25) The south.--Here, for the first time in the second portion of the prophecy, mention is made of the southern king. It is highly probable that the deceit mentioned in the last three verses had this king and his provinces for its object. This and the next two verses are supposed to describe the war of Antiochus with Ptolemy Philometor (see 1 Maccabees 1:16-19), or his war with Physcon, on which see Livy. xliv. 19.His power and his courage--i.e., his military skill as well as his personal energy. But he shall not stand.--Comp. Daniel 8:4. The subject is the king of the south, who finds the devices of his opponent are more than a match for him. The "devices are explained in the next two verses. Verse 25. - And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him. The versions present no point of remark, save that, instead of "king of the south," the Septuagint has, as usual, "the King of Egypt." This is supposed to be a compendious account of the second of the wars waged by Epipbanes against Egypt; but it suits the first better. At this time the Romans had declared war against Perseus, King of Macedon, and Antiochus, finding that they did not conquer Macedon easily, regarded the opportunity a suitable one for assailing Egypt and wresting from Ptolemy Philometor Coele-Syria, which his father had given as dower with Cleopatra, his daughter. The state of Egypt presented an aspect eminently hopeful to an assailant. The court of Egypt was full of intrigue and treachery; the centre of intrigue was the brother of the king, Ptolemy, nicknamed Physeon. The king, Ptolemy, was young; his generals, however, took up the challenge, and set on the field a large army; but the army was defeated, and Antiochus advanced as far as Memphis. Ptolemy was taken prisoner by his uncle, and Physeon his brother ascended the throne. The defeat of Philometor was supposed to be largely due to treachery.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And with a largeגָּדוֹל֒ (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent army בְּחַ֣יִל (bə·ḥa·yil) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength he will stir up וְיָעֵר֩ (wə·yā·‘êr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake his power כֹּח֨וֹ (kō·ḥōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) and his courage וּלְבָב֜וֹ (ū·lə·ḇā·ḇōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of the South, הַנֶּגֶב֮ (han·ne·ḡeḇ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south [who] וּמֶ֣לֶךְ (ū·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king will mobilize יִתְגָּרֶה֙ (yiṯ·gā·reh) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1624: To stir up (strife), engage in strife a very עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while large גָּד֥וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and powerful וְעָצ֖וּם (wə·‘ā·ṣūm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6099: Powerful, numerous army בְּחַֽיִל־ (bə·ḥa·yil-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength but will not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no withstand יַעֲמֹ֔ד (ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations the plots מַחֲשָׁבֽוֹת׃ (ma·ḥă·šā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4284: A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan devised יַחְשְׁב֥וּ (yaḥ·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2803: To think, account against him. עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Daniel 11:25 NIVDaniel 11:25 NLT Daniel 11:25 ESV Daniel 11:25 NASB Daniel 11:25 KJV Daniel 11:25 BibleApps.com Daniel 11:25 Biblia Paralela Daniel 11:25 Chinese Bible Daniel 11:25 French Bible Daniel 11:25 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 11:25 He shall stir up his power (Dan. 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