Daniel 11:29
New International Version
“At the appointed time he will invade the South again, but this time the outcome will be different from what it was before.

New Living Translation
“Then at the appointed time he will once again invade the south, but this time the result will be different.

English Standard Version
“At the time appointed he shall return and come into the south, but it shall not be this time as it was before.

Berean Standard Bible
At the appointed time he will invade the South again, but this time will not be like the first.

King James Bible
At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.

New King James Version
“At the appointed time he shall return and go toward the south; but it shall not be like the former or the latter.

New American Standard Bible
“At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but this last time it will not turn out the way it did before.

NASB 1995
“At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but this last time it will not turn out the way it did before.

NASB 1977
“At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but this last time it will not turn out the way it did before.

Legacy Standard Bible
“At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but this last time it will not happen the way it did before.

Amplified Bible
“At the time appointed [by God] he will return and come into the South, but this last time will not be successful as were the previous invasions [of Egypt].

Christian Standard Bible
“At the appointed time he will come again to the South, but this time will not be like the first.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At the appointed time he will come again to the South, but this time will not be like the first.

American Standard Version
At the time appointed he shall return, and come into the south; but it shall not be in the latter time as it was in the former.

Contemporary English Version
At the time God has decided, the king of the north will invade the southern kingdom again, but this time, things will be different.

English Revised Version
At the time appointed he shall return, and come into the south; but it shall not be in the latter time as it was in the former.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"At the appointed time he will again invade the south, but this time will be different from the first.

Good News Translation
"Later on he will invade Egypt again, but this time things will turn out differently.

International Standard Version
"'At the scheduled time he'll return, moving southward, but the end result won't be as before,

Majority Standard Bible
At the appointed time he will invade the South again, but this time will not be like the first.

NET Bible
At an appointed time he will again invade the south, but this latter visit will not turn out the way the former one did.

New Heart English Bible
At the appointed time he shall return, and come into the south; but this time the outcome shall not be as it was before.

Webster's Bible Translation
At the time appointed he shall return, and come towards the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.

World English Bible
“He will return at the appointed time and come into the south; but it won’t be in the latter time as it was in the former.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At the appointed time he turns back, and has come against the south, and it is not as the former, and as the latter.

Young's Literal Translation
At the appointed time he turneth back, and hath come against the south, and it is not as the former, and as the latter.

Smith's Literal Translation
At the appointment he shall turn back, and come into the south; and it shall not be as the first, and as the last.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
At the time appointed he shall return, and he shall come to the south, but the latter time shall not be like the former.

Catholic Public Domain Version
At the appointed time, he will return, and he will approach the South, but the latter time will not be like the former.

New American Bible
At the time appointed he shall come again to the south, but this time it shall not be as before.

New Revised Standard Version
“At the time appointed he shall return and come into the south, but this time it shall not be as it was before.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall do as at the former time, even so in the latter time.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And as at the first, he shall do also at the end
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At the time appointed he shall return, and come into the south; but it shall not be in the latter time as it was in the former.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
At the set time he shall return, and shall come into the south, but the last expedition shall not be as the first.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Kings of the South and North
28The king of the North will return to his land with great wealth, but his heart will be set against the holy covenant; so he will do damage and return to his own land. 29At the appointed time he will invade the South again, but this time will not be like the first. 30Ships of Kittim will come against him, and he will lose heart. Then he will turn back and rage against the holy covenant and do damage. So he will return and show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant.…

Cross References
Daniel 8:23-25
In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne. / His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people. / 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.

Daniel 7:25
He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.

Revelation 13:5-7
The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. / Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

Revelation 12:14
But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.

Matthew 24:15-16
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Daniel 9:27
And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”

Revelation 11:2-3
But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. / And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”

Daniel 12:11
And from the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation set up, there will be 1,290 days.

Revelation 17:12-14
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Ezekiel 38:8-9
After a long time you will be summoned. In the latter years you will enter a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and all now dwell securely. / You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land.

Isaiah 10:24-25
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did. / For in just a little while My fury against you will subside, and My anger will turn to their destruction.”

Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.

Zechariah 14:2-3
For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.

Joel 3:9-11
Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! / Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ / Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.

time.

Daniel 8:19
And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.

Daniel 10:1
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

Isaiah 14:31
Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times.

as the former.

Daniel 11:23,25
And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people…

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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.














At the appointed time
This phrase suggests a divinely ordained schedule, emphasizing God's sovereignty over historical events. The Hebrew word for "appointed" is "מוֹעֵד" (mo'ed), which often refers to a fixed time or season set by God. This indicates that the events described are not random but are part of God's predetermined plan. In the broader biblical narrative, this underscores the belief that God is in control of history and that His purposes will be fulfilled in His timing.

he will invade the South again
The "he" in this context refers to a king, likely Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a historical figure known for his campaigns in the southern regions, particularly Egypt. The Hebrew verb "בּוֹא" (bo) means "to come" or "to go," indicating a deliberate action of entering or invading. Historically, Antiochus made several attempts to conquer Egypt, reflecting the ongoing power struggles of the Hellenistic period. This phrase highlights the recurring nature of conflict and ambition in human history.

but this time will not be like the former
This suggests a change in outcome or circumstances compared to previous events. The Hebrew word "רִאשׁוֹן" (ri'shon) means "former" or "first," indicating a contrast with past experiences. Historically, Antiochus's earlier campaigns were more successful, but this time, his efforts would be thwarted. This serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of human endeavors and the ultimate futility of opposing God's will.

and the latter
The term "latter" refers to the subsequent events or outcomes that differ from the past. The Hebrew word "אַחֲרוֹן" (acharon) means "last" or "later," emphasizing the distinction between what has happened before and what is to come. This highlights the unfolding of God's plan in stages, with each phase serving a specific purpose in the divine narrative.

(29) At the time appointed--i.e., in God's own time. According to 1 Maccabees 1:29, it was after two years were fully expired since his return to Syria that Antiochus made another attack upon Jerusalem. This attack was made after his return from Egypt.

But it shall not be.--No such success attended him at the latter as at the former invasion.

Verse 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. The LXX. does not differ from this materially, save that it has Egypt, as usual, for south, and asserts that the king of the north entered Egypt. Theodotion is also in practical agreement with the Massoretie text. The Peshitta is much shorter, and differs very much from the above, as well as from all the other versions, "And he shall do in the former and in the latter." There seems to have been something omitted, The Vulgate gives a different rendering of the last clause, "The last shall not be like the former." The reference is to the second expedition of Antiochus into Egypt. His two nephews, whose quarrels and rivalries he had hoped to utilize for his own purposes, were now to appearance reconciled; they agreed to a joint occupation of the throne. It is supposed this second expedition was intended, if possible, to break up this agreement.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At the appointed time
לַמּוֹעֵ֥ד (lam·mō·w·‘êḏ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

he will invade
וּבָ֣א (ū·ḇā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the South
בַנֶּ֑גֶב (ḇan·ne·ḡeḇ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

again,
יָשׁ֖וּב (yā·šūḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

but this time will not
וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be
תִהְיֶ֥ה (ṯih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

like the first.
כָרִאשֹׁנָ֖ה (ḵā·ri·šō·nāh)
Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank


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