Daniel 11:28

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

የሶርያ ንጉሥ የማረከውን ሀብት ሁሉ ይዞ ይመለሳል፤ ልቡ ግን የተቀደሰውን ቃል ኪዳን ለማጥፋት ነው፤ የፈለገውን ሁሉ ካደረገ በኋላ ወደ አገሩ ይሄዳል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a man who returns home with riches after exploiting others and shows hostility towards the holy covenant. The speaker is Daniel, giving a prophetic message about future events.

Explained for Children

Imagine a kid who goes to another playground, takes toys from other kids, and then comes back saying he doesn’t like the rules of his own playground. That's kind of what this man does in this story.

Historical Background

Daniel wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 605-536 BC. The prophecy was aimed at future generations to understand political events involving rulers and their actions against God’s people.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we can see this as a warning about leaders who gain wealth through exploitation and then misuse it against those with different beliefs or values. This verse reminds us to be aware of such behaviors and stand firm in our convictions.

Topics

• prophesy
• exploitation
• faithfulness
• leadership
• oppression
• covenant

Related Verses

• Daniel 9:27
• Exodus 34:15-16
• Jeremiah 50:8
• Matthew 24:15
• Luke 21:20

Recommended Reading

Commentary Daniel Commentaries → Get This Bible Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the man mentioned in Daniel 11:28?

The man referred to here is a future ruler who will exploit others for wealth and will show hostility towards God’s covenant.

What does it mean by 'exploits'?

Exploits refer to the actions taken by this ruler to gain power or wealth often at the expense of others, possibly through military conquests or political manipulation.

Why is his heart against the holy covenant?

The verse suggests that he will oppose the religious and moral commitments made between God and His people, indicating a conflict with spiritual values.

How can this verse help us in understanding current world events?

This verse serves as a reminder of patterns in history where leaders may exploit resources and show hostility towards religious beliefs. It encourages vigilance and faithfulness.