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Daniel 11:21 · KJV

"And 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."

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Passage Context

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.
23And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern genuine leadership from deception?

2

What does it mean for you to recognize flatteries in your life?

3

When have you been misled by someone's charm?

Life Application

discernment

Practice being aware of the motivations behind people's words and actions.

integrity

Commit to being a person of integrity in your dealings with others.

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