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At the time appointed he shall return, and come into the south; but it shall not be in the latter time as it was in the former.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south At the time appointe…
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…
