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A Highly Debated Figure
Commentators are sharply divided on the identity of the conqueror in this verse. Some see it as Antiochus Epiphanes. Others, like John Calvin, interpret it as the Roman Empire's vast plundering. A third view, argued by John Gill, identifies the figure as the Turkish (Ottoman) Empire, which historically controlled Egypt, Libya, and Ethiopia. This disagreement highlights the prophecy's complexity.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 11:43
18th Century
Theologian
But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver - See the notes at Daniel 11:28. Having seized the most important …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 11:43
19th Century
Bishop
Libyans ... Ethiopians.— These nations are specified as allies of Egypt. (Jeremiah 46:9.) They are represented as foll…
John Calvin
On Daniel 11:43
16th Century
Theologian
I have previously stated that although the language applies to a single king, a kingdom is nevertheless to be understood, and our previous observat…
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John Gill
On Daniel 11:43
17th Century
Pastor
But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and silver,
and over all the precious things of Egypt…
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…