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The Historical View: Antiochus
One prominent interpretation sees this verse as a direct prophecy about Antiochus Epiphanes. Scholars explain that "tidings out of the east and out of the north" refer to revolts in Armenia and Parthia. This news, coupled with the Maccabean rebellion, enraged Antiochus, causing him to launch a final, furious campaign where he would meet his end. This view grounds the prophecy in a specific historical event.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 11:44
18th Century
Theologian
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him – These reports will disturb him or alarm him. That is, he will …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 11:44
19th Century
Bishop
He shall go forth. —The end of the northern king. While in Egypt he receives bad news from the north and from the east, which stir…
John Calvin
On Daniel 11:44
16th Century
Theologian
The angel’s narrative seems here to differ somewhat from the preceding one, as the Romans were not to succeed so completely as to avoid being halte…
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John Gill
On Daniel 11:44
17th Century
Pastor
But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble
him
This and the followi…
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…