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The Identity Debate
Scholars intensely debate the identity of "the king." Some argue it continues to describe the historical tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes. However, most commentators see a significant shift here to a future figure, identifying him with the Antichrist of the New Testament (2 Thess. 2:4), the Roman Empire, or the Papacy. This verse is seen as a pivotal transition in the prophecy from a historical ruler to an eschatological one.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 11:36
18th Century
Theologian
And the king shall do according to his will - He shall be absolute and supreme, and shall accomplish his purposes. This refers, it …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 11:36
19th Century
Bishop
The king.— He raises himself by his thoughts and deeds, not only above the heathen deities, but above the true God. Thoug…
John Calvin
On Daniel 11:36
16th Century
Theologian
This passage is very obscure and, as a result, has been explained in very different ways by interpreters. Whatever is obscure is usually doubtful, …
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John Gill
On Daniel 11:36
17th Century
Pastor
And the king shall do according to his will
Not Antiochus, for he could not do as he would, being curbed by the Roma…
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…