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Daniel 11:20 Β· KJV

"Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle."

King James Version

What does Daniel 11:20 mean? β†’

Passage Context

18After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.
19Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.
20Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.
21And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
22And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the covenant.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view authority and taxation in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to face destruction without anger?

3

When have you seen power change unexpectedly?

Life Application

finance

Evaluate your financial responsibilities and how they impact your peace.

authority

Consider how you respond to those in power over you.

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