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Such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and do [exploits].

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Two Paths in Persecution

Commentators explain a stark contrast in this verse. One group, described as those who "do wickedly against the covenant," are apostates who compromise their faith when seduced by the "flatteries" of a hostile power. The other group, "the people that know their God," stands firm. This presents a timeless choice between apostasy through compromise and faithfulness through conviction.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Daniel 11:32

18th Century

Theologian

And such as do wickedly against the covenant - That is, among the Jews. Those who apostatized, and who became willing to receive the religio…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Daniel 11:32

19th Century

Bishop

Such as do wickedly. — In these verses are traced the effects of the apostasy on the people of God. These persons have al…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 11:31–32

16th Century

Theologian

Here the angel describes the internal evils of the Church, and more fully explains what he touched on in the last verse. He says, The arms shal…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 11:32

17th Century

Pastor

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be
corrupted by flatteries
That fo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Daniel 11:31–45

17th Century

Minister

The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators widely differ regarding it. From Antiochus, the account seems to pass to antichr…