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God's Appointed Time
Multiple commentators emphasize that Antiochus acts "at the time appointed." This phrase signifies that God is sovereign over the timeline of history. Even the military campaigns of a pagan king are not random but occur within the framework of God's predetermined plan, reminding believers that He is in ultimate control of world events.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 11:29
18th Century
Theologian
At the time appointed - In the purposes of God. See the notes on Daniel 11:27. That is, at the time when God intends to accomplish His own p…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 11:29
19th Century
Bishop
At the time appointed— that is, in God’s own time. According to 1 Maccabees 1:29, it was after two years were fully expired since …
John Calvin
On Daniel 11:29–30
16th Century
Theologian
First of all, the angel says, Antiochus would return a short time afterwards and take possession of Egypt. This was the fruit of that pretended pea…
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John Gill
On Daniel 11:29
17th Century
Pastor
At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the
south
At the time appointe…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 11:1–30
17th Century
Minister
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…