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Yes, they who eat of his dainties shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow; and many shall fall down slain.
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The Danger of Inner Betrayal
Commentators unanimously agree that the king's downfall was caused by treachery from his closest advisors and friends—those who ate "at his table." This highlights a profound truth that the greatest threats can come not from external enemies, but from trusted companions. Scholars note this was fulfilled in the conflict between Antiochus Epiphanes and Ptolemy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Indeed, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him—Those of his own family; those who are nourished at his table; …
19th Century
Anglican
They that feed.— The context points to treachery. The false companions of the southern king betray him to the enemy; he is broken,…
16th Century
Protestant
The angel predicted yesterday that Ptolemy would not prevail in battle, due to the treachery of his own followers. He now specifies the kind of tre…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him Those of his own hou…
The angel shows Daniel the succession of the Persian and Grecian empires. The kings of Egypt and Syria are mentioned; Judea was between their domin…
