Daniel 11:17

Armenian Eastern Bible 1994

եւ ինչպէ՞ս կարող է քո ծառան, տէ՛ր, խօսել իմ Տիրոջ հետ: Ես այլեւս զօրութիւն չունեմ, եւ շունչ չմնաց իմ մէջ»:

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a ruler who tries to strengthen his position by entering into an alliance with another kingdom, using upright people and giving away a princess in marriage. However, this plan fails as the princess does not support him.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you tried to make friends with someone by sharing your favorite toy or even your sister. But your sister doesn't like that person at all! It's like trying to build a bridge using blocks that don’t fit well together.

Historical Background

Daniel was written during the Babylonian exile, around 530 BCE. The book contains visions and prophecies about future events involving various kingdoms. This verse is part of Daniel’s detailed prophecy regarding kings and alliances in the Persian and Greek periods.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this could be seen as a cautionary tale against making hasty alliances or strategic marriages that don't have genuine support from all parties involved, leading to failure despite initial strength.

Topics

• prophecy
• alliance
• strategy
• failure
• marriage
• politics

Related Verses

• Genesis 24:1-8
• Exodus 3:8
• Ephesians 6:10-17
• Isaiah 59:16-18
• Matthew 12:25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of this verse?

The main message is about a failed strategic alliance involving marriage, highlighting how even strong plans can fail without genuine support.

Who wrote Daniel and when?

Daniel was written by the prophet Daniel around 530 BCE during the Babylonian exile, containing visions and prophecies related to future kingdoms.

How does this relate to modern politics?

This verse can be seen as a cautionary tale in modern politics about the potential failure of alliances that lack genuine support or common goals among all parties involved.

What other verses talk about strategic marriages?

Verses like Genesis 24:1-8 and Exodus 3:8 discuss the use of marriage as a political tool, similar to what is seen in Daniel's prophecy.