Daniel 11:15 — English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
"Then the king of Syria will go to a certain city that has high walls around it. He will build ramps against them. And he will capture that city. The forces of Egypt will not have the power to stop him. Even their best troops will not be strong enough to stand up against him.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how the king from the north will attack with great force and take over strong cities, while the forces of the south cannot resist him effectively. The speaker is Daniel predicting these events based on visions he received.
Explained for Children
Imagine two teams playing a game where one team (the northern team) brings lots of big blocks to make walls around their opponent's strongest forts. No matter how hard the other team tries, they can't stop the northern team from taking over those forts.
Historical Background
The book of Daniel was written by Daniel, a high-ranking official in Babylon and Persia, during his captivity. This section is part of a prophecy about future conflicts between kings from the north and south that would affect God's people in Judea.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this could reflect on how sometimes larger or more powerful forces can overcome seemingly insurmountable defenses. Consider a scenario where a small business must face competition from a much larger corporation.
