John Calvin Commentary Daniel 11:43

"But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt; and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps." — Daniel 11:43 (ASV)

I have previously stated that although the language applies to a single king, a kingdom is nevertheless to be understood, and our previous observations are confirmed here. Although many nations would attempt to resist the Romans, they would still be completely victorious and finally acquire immense plunder.

Their avarice and covetousness were perfectly astonishing; for he says, they should acquire dominion over the treasures of gold and silver, and should draw to themselves all the precious things of Egypt, Libya, and Ethiopia; and that, too, in their footsteps. In these words, he more clearly explains our previous remarks on the emblem of the deluge.

All lands would be laid open to them; although the cities were fortified and would therefore resist them with their closed gates, the way would nevertheless be open to them, and no one would hinder them from bursting forth over the whole east and subduing cities, towns, and villages at the same time.

We know this to have been actually accomplished. Therefore, there is nothing forced in this entire context, and the prophecy is fairly interpreted by the history. He adds afterwards—