He will be a master of deception and will become arrogant; he will destroy many without warning. He will even take on the Prince of princes in battle, but he will be broken, though not by human power.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And through his policy - The word rendered “policy” here (שׂכל s'êkel) means, properly, intelligence, understandi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Through his policy. This is explained more fully in the next two sentences. Through his craft he succeeds, and becomes able to des…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

We have previously given a brief explanation of all these subjects. But here the angel removes all doubt, lest we still anxiously inquire the meani…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper
in his hand
His schemes w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The eternal Son of God stood before the prophet in the appearance of a man, and directed the angel Gabriel to explain the vision. Daniel's fainting…