Daniel 11:28
Arabic 2023 (SAB) (الكتاب الشريف)
وَيَرْجِعُ مَلِكُ الشَّمَالِ إِلَى بَلَدِهِ بِثَرْوَةٍ عَظِيمَةٍ. وَفِي الطَّرِيقِ، يُقَرِّرُ أَنْ يَعْمَلَ الشَّرَّ بِأَرْضِ الْعَهْدِ الْمُقَدَّسِ، وَيُنَفِّذُ هَذَا ثُمَّ يَرْجِعُ إِلَى بَلَدِهِ.
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
prophesyexploitationfaithfulnessleadershipoppressioncovenant
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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.