Charles Ellicott Commentary Daniel 11:28

"Then shall he return into his land with great substance; and his heart [shall be] against the holy covenant; and he shall do [his pleasure], and return to his own land." — Daniel 11:28 (ASV)

Then shall he return.— He returns, apparently bringing abundant spoils with him, and while on the journey sets his heart against the holy covenant.

Great riches. —The prophecy points distinctly to Antiochus after his return from Egypt. (See 1 Maccabees 1:19-28; 2 Maccabees 5:11-17.) This was the occasion of his first attack upon the theocracy. The typical character of Antiochus is drawn in Daniel 11:30 and following, with still greater clearness.

He shall do — i.e., prosper in his undertakings against the covenant. (See the passages from the Books of Maccabees referred to in the last Note.)