Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “One from her family line will arise to take her place. He will attack the forces of the king of the North and enter his fortress; he will fight against them and be victorious. New Living Translation But when one of her relatives becomes king of the south, he will raise an army and enter the fortress of the king of the north and defeat him. English Standard Version “And from a branch from her roots one shall arise in his place. He shall come against the army and enter the fortress of the king of the north, and he shall deal with them and shall prevail. Berean Standard Bible But one from her family line will rise up in his place, come against the army of the king of the North, and enter his fortress, fighting and prevailing. Berean Literal Bible And one will arise from a branch of her roots in his place. And he will come with an army, and he will come into the fortress of the king of the north, and he will deal with them and he will prevail. King James Bible But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail: New King James Version But from a branch of her roots one shall arise in his place, who shall come with an army, enter the fortress of the king of the North, and deal with them and prevail. New American Standard Bible But one of the descendants of her line will arise in his place, and he will come against their army and enter the fortress of the king of the North, and he will deal with them and prevail. NASB 1995 “But one of the descendants of her line will arise in his place, and he will come against their army and enter the fortress of the king of the North, and he will deal with them and display great strength. NASB 1977 “But one of the descendants of her line will arise in his place, and he will come against their army and enter the fortress of the king of the North, and he will deal with them and display great strength. Legacy Standard Bible But one of the descendants of her line will stand in his place, and he will come against their military force and enter the fortress of the king of the North, and he will deal with them and display strength. Amplified Bible But out of a branch of her [familial] roots will one (her brother, Ptolemy III Euergetes I) arise in his place, and he will come against the [Syrian] army and enter the fortress of the king of the North, and he will deal with them and will prevail. Berean Annotated Bible But one from her family line \a branch from her roots/ will rise up in his place, come against the army of the king of the North, and enter his fortress, fighting and prevailing. Christian Standard Bible In the place of the king of the South, one from her family will rise up, come against the army, and enter the fortress of the king of the North. He will take action against them and triumph. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the place of the king of the South, one from her family will rise up, come against the army, and enter the fortress of the king of the North. He will take action against them and triumph. American Standard Version But out of a shoot from her roots shall one stand up in his place, who shall come unto the army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail. Contemporary English Version one of her relatives will become the ruler of the southern kingdom. He will attack the army of the northern kingdom and capture its fortresses. English Revised Version But out of a shoot from her roots shall one stand up in his place, which shall come unto the army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail: GOD'S WORD® Translation "At that time a shoot will grow from her roots to replace her father. He will attack the northern army, enter the stronghold of the northern king, fight against them, and be victorious. Good News Translation Soon afterward one of her relatives will become king. He will attack the army of the king of Syria, enter their fortress, and defeat them. International Standard Version "'One of her family line will replace him. He'll come against the army and enter the fortress of the northern king, conquering them and becoming victorious. NET Bible "There will arise in his place one from her family line who will come against their army and will enter the stronghold of the king of the north and will move against them successfully. New Heart English Bible But out of a shoot from her roots shall arise in his place, who shall come against the army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail. Webster's Bible Translation But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, who shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut one from her family line will rise up in his place, come against the army of the king of the North, and enter his fortress, fighting and prevailing. World English Bible “But out of a shoot from her roots one will stand up in his place, who will come to the army and will enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and will deal against them and will prevail. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd [one] has stood up from a branch of her roots, [in] his station, and he comes to the bulwark, indeed, he comes into a stronghold of the king of the north, and has worked against them, and has done mightily; Berean Literal Bible And one will arise from a branch of her roots in his place. And he will come with an army, and he will come into the fortress of the king of the north, and he will deal with them and he will prevail. Young's Literal Translation And one hath stood up from a branch of her roots, in his station, and he cometh in unto the bulwark, yea, he cometh into a stronghold of the king of the south, and hath wrought against them, and hath done mightily; Smith's Literal Translation And there stood up from the shoot of her roots as he, and he shall come to the strength, and he shall come into the fortress of the king of the north, and he did against them, and was strong: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a plant of the bud of her roots, shall stand up: and he shall come with an army, and shall enter into the province of the king of the north: and he shall abuse them, and shall prevail. Catholic Public Domain Version And a transplant from the germination of her roots will stand up, and he will come with an army, and will enter into the province of the king of the North, and he will abuse them, and will hold it fast. New American Bible A descendant of her line shall succeed to his place, and shall come against the army, enter the stronghold of the king of the north, attack and conquer them. New Revised Standard Version a branch from her roots shall rise up in his place. He shall come against the army and enter the fortress of the king of the north, and he shall take action against them and prevail. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut an heir from his posterity shall rise over his land, and he shall come with an army and might against the king of the north, and he shall deal against them, and shall prevail. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And someone of the root of his seed shall arise over his country and will come with an army and will come in might against the King of the north, and he shall go through among them and he shall win OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But one of the shoots of her roots shall stand up in his place, and shall come unto the army, and shall enter into the stronghold of the king of the north, and shall deal with them, and shall prevail; Brenton Septuagint Translation But out of the flower of her root there shall arise one on his place, and shall come against the host, and shall enter into the strongholds of the king of the north, and shall fight against them, and prevail. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Kings of the South and North…6After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to seal the agreement. But his daughter will not retain her position of power, nor will his strength endure. At that time she will be given up, along with her royal escort and her father and the one who supported her. 7But one from her family line will rise up in his place, come against the army of the king of the North, and enter his fortress, fighting and prevailing. 8He will take even their gods captive to Egypt, with their metal images and their precious vessels of silver and gold. For some years he will stay away from the king of the North,… Cross References But one from her family line Jeremiah 33:15 In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. will rise up in his place, 2 Chronicles 36:1 Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. 2 Kings 15:7 And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place. 1 Kings 14:31 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place. come against the army of the king of the North, 2 Chronicles 14:11-12 Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” / So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! Judges 7:19-22 Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. … and enter his fortress, 2 Kings 18:13 In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. 2 Samuel 5:7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). Joshua 6:20 So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. fighting and prevailing. 2 Chronicles 13:18 Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers. 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. Exodus 17:13 So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword. Isaiah 7:8-9 For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people. / The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’” Treasury of Scripture But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail: out of. Job 14:7 For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Isaiah 9:14 Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day. Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: one stand. Daniel 11:20 Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle. Psalm 49:10-13 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others… Psalm 109:8 Let his days be few; and let another take his office. in his estate. Daniel 11:20 Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle. and shall prevail. Psalm 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. Ezekiel 17:18 Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape. Jump to Previous Arise Army Attack Branch Bulwark Deal Descendants Display Enter Estate Family Forces Forcing Fortress Great Hand Line Mightily Mighty North Overcome Prevail Roots Shew Shoot Shoots South Stand Station Stood Strength Strong Stronghold Times Victorious Way WroughtJump to Next Arise Army Attack Branch Bulwark Deal Descendants Display Enter Estate Family Forces Forcing Fortress Great Hand Line Mightily Mighty North Overcome Prevail Roots Shew Shoot Shoots South Stand Station Stood Strength Strong Stronghold Times Victorious Way WroughtDaniel 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. But one from her family line This phrase refers to a descendant from the same lineage as the "daughter of the king of the South" mentioned earlier in Daniel 11. Historically, this is understood to refer to Berenice, the daughter of Ptolemy II of Egypt, who was married to Antiochus II of the Seleucid Empire. The "one from her family line" is her brother, Ptolemy III Euergetes, who sought to avenge her death. This highlights the familial and dynastic conflicts that were common in the Hellenistic period following the division of Alexander the Great's empire. will rise up in his place come against the army of the king of the North and enter his fortress fighting and prevailing Persons / Places / Events 1. Her Family LineRefers to a descendant of the "king of the South," likely from the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. This person is prophesied to rise and take action against the king of the North. 2. King of the North Represents the Seleucid Empire, a major Hellenistic state that was often in conflict with the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. 3. Fortress Symbolizes a stronghold or a place of military significance, likely a strategic location within the Seleucid Empire. 4. Army The military forces of the king of the North, which the descendant from the South will confront. 5. Prevail Indicates victory or success in battle, suggesting that the descendant from the South will achieve a significant military victory. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in HistoryThe detailed prophecies in Daniel 11 demonstrate God's control over historical events, reminding believers that He is sovereign over all nations and rulers. The Rise and Fall of Earthly Powers The passage illustrates the transient nature of earthly kingdoms, encouraging Christians to place their trust in God's eternal kingdom rather than temporal powers. Faithfulness in Times of Conflict Believers are called to remain faithful and trust in God's plan, even amidst political and military upheaval, knowing that He works all things for His purposes. Understanding Prophecy Studying biblical prophecy helps Christians discern God's unfolding plan and strengthens their faith in His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 11:7?2. How does Daniel 11:7 demonstrate God's sovereignty over historical events? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from Daniel 11:7? 4. How does Daniel 11:7 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:3? 5. How should Daniel 11:7 inspire us to trust God's plan today? 6. What actions can we take to align with God's will as seen in Daniel 11:7? 7. What historical events does Daniel 11:7 refer to in its prophecy? 8. How does Daniel 11:7 align with archaeological findings? 9. What is the significance of "one from her family line" in Daniel 11:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 11? 11. Why are Bible genealogies considered important? 12. How can the precise predictions of kings and battles in Daniel 11 be explained without presupposing supernatural insight or retroactive authorship? 13. How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)? 14. Why do some archaeological findings not align with the specific military campaigns or territorial details described in Daniel 11:5-20? What Does Daniel 11:7 Mean One from her family line- The “her” points back to the southern princess of verse 6—historically Berenice, daughter of Ptolemy II. - “One from her family line” is her brother, Ptolemy III Euergetes. Scripture ties family deliverers to covenant faithfulness; see Ruth 4:14, where a kinsman-redeemer rises for Naomi. - Though the players are earthly, God is the true Author of history (Isaiah 46:10-11). Will rise up in his place - After Berenice’s murder, Ptolemy III assumes the throne of Egypt (“the South”) in 246 BC. - His rise exactly fulfills what Gabriel foretold centuries earlier, underscoring the precise reliability of prophecy (2 Peter 1:19). Come against the army of the king of the North - The king of the North is Seleucus II Callinicus of Syria. - Ptolemy III launches a massive campaign, sailing and marching toward Antioch. - This mirrors God’s pattern of raising one nation to humble another (Habakkuk 1:6-11). - Just as Pharaoh’s army once pursued Israel only to be overthrown (Exodus 14:30), the northern forces cannot overturn God’s decree. Enter his fortress - Ptolemy III captures Seleucia-on-the-Sea, the strategic coastal fortress of the Seleucids. - Prophetic specificity: not merely battle but penetration of the enemy’s stronghold (cf. Judges 16:3 for Samson breaching the gates of Gaza). - “The name of the LORD is a strong tower” (Proverbs 18:10); earthly fortresses fall when God’s timeline advances. Fighting and prevailing - Historical records note Ptolemy returning to Egypt with vast spoils and idols previously seized from Egypt—echoing how David “recovered all” at Ziklag (1 Samuel 30:18-20). - Daniel’s wording affirms decisive victory, not stalemate. In spiritual terms, the LORD likewise guarantees triumph for His purposes (Romans 8:37). - The fulfillment encourages trust that every promise, including Christ’s ultimate return, will likewise come to pass (Revelation 19:11-16). summary Daniel 11:7 foretells that a relative of the murdered southern princess would rise, challenge the northern king, storm his fortress, and win. History confirms Ptolemy III did exactly that, underscoring Scripture’s precision. God orchestrates nations, vindicates His people, and proves His Word sure—assuring us He will keep every prophecy still ahead. (7) As yet there has been no account of any war between the northern and southern king, but it must not be forgotten that Ptolemy Philadelphus and Antiochus Theos were at war for ten years or more. In this and the following verses there is a description of a severe war, in which the southern king is victorious. This is explained of the war between Ptolemy Evergetes and Seleucus Callinicus, which lasted B.C. 246-243, and in which Ptolemy was successful, carrying back with him into Egypt on his return large quantities of spoil and images of gods which he had taken. The coincidence between history and prophecy is far from establishing the truth of the explanation; but the mention of Egypt in Daniel 11:8 directs our attention to a country which will hereafter become the scene of the fulfilment of the prophecy.Out of a branch of her roots.--The same words occur in Isaiah 11:1. The meaning is, "a branch growing from her roots shall stand up in the place of the person last mentioned." It is not easy to say which king is meant, nor is there any agreement among commentators as to what is intended by "her roots." According to one view, "her parents" are intended, so that "the branch" is some one of collateral descent with herself. According to another view the words mean "her family." With an army.--Literally, to the army. Theodotion and the LXX. both translate by ???????, which Theodoret explains to be a name for Jerusalem. The person spoken of comes to attack the army, and the fortress has been supposed to be Seleucia. However, the use of the plural "them" in the latter part of the verse makes it more probable that the word "fortress" is used collectively for fortified cities. Verse 7. - But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail. The version of the LXX. is very different here also, "And a plant shall arise out of his root against himself, and the king of the north shall come against his power in his might, and shall cause disturbance, and[ prevail." The Hebrew text would bear the translation here given of the last clause, save "cause disturbance." The nominative may be the "king of the north." History confirms the ordinary interpretation. Theodotion, as usual, is in closer agreement with the Massoretic. Yet even he differs considerably: he connects the last words of the preceding verse, "In those times, one shall arise out of the flower of her root of his preparation, and shall enter into the strongholds of the king of the north, and shall do in them (according to his will), and prevail." The Peshitta is somewhat like this, "And there spring from the stem of her seed against his place, and he shall come in might, and he shall come in strength against the king of the north, and he shall pass over against them, and prevail." The Vulgate rendering seems to have a relation to that just given, "And a plant shall stand from the seed of his roots, and he shall come with an army, and shall enter into the province of the king of the north, and shall abuse them, and take possession." There must have been very different manuscript readings to explain these widely different renderings. The Massoretic text scarcely quite bears out the rendering of the Authorized Version. Yet it is difficult to make any other consistent sense. Certainly Euergetes, brother of the murdered Berenice, advanced into Syria, and overran the whole country, captured Seleucia, the port of Antioch, then mastered Antioch itself, and advanced even beyond the Tigris, while Seleucus retired behind the Taurus Mountains. The statements in the LXX. suit better a later period in history, when Physcon rebelled against his brother Philometor. Epiphanes invaded Egypt, nominally in the interest of Philometor, and laid siege to Alexandria. This, however, does not suit with the next verse.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But one from her family lineמִנֵּ֥צֶר (min·nê·ṣer) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5342: A sprout, shoot will rise up וְעָמַ֛ד (wə·‘ā·maḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations in his place, כַּנּ֑וֹ (kan·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3653: A stand, pedestal, station come וְיָבֹ֣א (wə·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the army הַחַ֗יִל (ha·ḥa·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength of the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of the North, הַצָּפ֔וֹן (haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter and enter וְיָבֹא֙ (wə·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go his fortress, בְּמָעוֹז֙ (bə·mā·‘ō·wz) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4581: A place or means of safety, protection fighting וְעָשָׂ֥ה (wə·‘ā·śāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and prevailing. וְהֶחֱזִֽיק׃ (wə·he·ḥĕ·zîq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer Links Daniel 11:7 NIVDaniel 11:7 NLT Daniel 11:7 ESV Daniel 11:7 NASB Daniel 11:7 KJV Daniel 11:7 BibleApps.com Daniel 11:7 Biblia Paralela Daniel 11:7 Chinese Bible Daniel 11:7 French Bible Daniel 11:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 11:7 But out of a shoot from her (Dan. 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