Daniel 11 · Verse 27

Daniel 11:27

And both these kings’ hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.
Daniel 11:27, King James Version

Daniel 11:27 in other translations

BSBAnd the two kings, with their hearts bent on evil, will speak lies at the same table, but to no avail, for still the end will come at the appointed time.
WEBAs for both these kings, their hearts will be to do evil, and they will speak lies at one table; but it won’t prosper, for the end will still be at the appointed time.
ASVAnd as for both these kings, their hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table: but it shall not prosper; for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.
YLT‘And both of the kings' hearts are to do evil, and at one table they speak lies, and it doth not prosper, for yet the end is at a time appointed.
DARBYAnd both these kings' hearts shall meditate mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper; for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.
BBEAnd as for these two kings, their hearts will be fixed on doing evil and they will say false words at one table; but it will come to nothing: for the end will be at the time fixed.
WebsterAnd both these kings hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.

What does Daniel 11:27 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
27. both ... to do mischief--each to the other. speak lies at one table--They shall, under the semblance of intimacy, at Memphis try to deceive one another (see on Da 11:3; Da 11:25). it shall not prosper--Neither of them shall carry his point at this time. yet the end shall be--"the end" of the contest between them is reserved for "the time appointed" (Da 11:29, 30).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 27 And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief - That is, Antiochus, and Ptolemy Philometer, who was nephew to the former, and whose interest he now pretended to have much at heart, since the Alexandrians had renounced their allegiance to him, and set his younger brother Euergetes upon the throne. When Antiochus came to Memphis, he and Philometer had frequent conferences at the same table; and at these times they spoke lies to each other, Antiochus professing great friendship to his nephew and concern for his interests, yet in his heart designing to ruin the kingdom by fomenting the discords which already subsisted between the two brothers. On the other hand, Philometer professed much gratitude to his uncle for the interest he took in his affairs, and laid the blame of the war upon his minister Eulaeus; while at the same time he spoke lies, determining as soon as possible to accommodate matters with his brother, and join all their strength against their deceitful uncle. But it shall not prosper - Neither succeeded in his object; for the end of the appointed time was not yet come.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Daniel 11:1-30

The vision of the Scriptures of truth. Verses 1-30 The angel shows Daniel the succession of the Persian and Grecian empires. The kings of Egypt and Syria are noticed: Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. From Dn 11:5-30, is generally considered to relate to the events which came to pass during the continuance of these governments; and from Dn 11:21, to relate to Antiochus Epiphanes, who…

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Daniel 11:27 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וּשְׁנֵיהֶ֤םu.she.nei.Hemand [the] two of themH8147
הַמְּלָכִים֙ha.me.la.Khimthe kingsH4428
לְבָבָ֣םle.va.Vamheart theirH3824
לְמֵרָ֔עle.me.Ra'[will be] to evilH4827
וְעַל\־ve.'al-and atH5921
שֻׁלְחָ֥ןshul.Chana tableH7979
אֶחָ֖ד'e.ChadoneH259
כָּזָ֣בka.ZavfalsehoodH3577
יְדַבֵּ֑רוּye.da.Be.ruthey will speakH1696
וְלֹ֣אve.Lo'and notH3808
תִצְלָ֔חtitz.Lachit will succeedH6743
כִּי\־ki-forH3588
ע֥וֹדodyetH5750
קֵ֖ץketz[the] endH7093
לַמּוֹעֵֽד\׃la.mo.'Ed[is] to the appointed timeH4150

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Cross references for Daniel 11:27

  • Psalms 12:2

    They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

  • Habakkuk 2:3

    For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

  • Daniel 11:35

    And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.

  • Jeremiah 9:3-5

    And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the Lord. Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders. And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.

  • Psalms 52:1

    To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

  • Jeremiah 41:1-3

    Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah. Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword, and slew him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land. Ishmael also slew all the Jews that were with him, even with Gedaliah, at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans that were found there, and the men of war.

  • Psalms 64:6

    They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

  • Psalms 58:2

    Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.

  • Daniel 8:19

    And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.

  • Proverbs 26:23

    Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

  • Proverbs 12:20

    Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

  • Daniel 11:40

    And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
hearts. Heb. their hearts. shall be to.
2Sa 13:26; Ps 12:2; 52:1; 58:2; 64:6; Pr 12:20; 23:6-8; 26:23
speak lies.
Ps 62:9; Jer 9:3-5; 41:1-3
but.
Pr 19:21; Eze 17:9
yet.
29,35,40; 8:19; 10:1; Hab 2:3; Ac 1:7; 17:31; 1Th 5:1

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Context

  • Daniel 11:26

    Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

  • Daniel 11:27

    And both these kings’ hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.

  • Daniel 11:28

    Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land.

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Daniel 11:27 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y el corazón de estos dos reyes será para hacer mal, y en una misma mesa tratarán mentira: mas no servirá de nada, porque el plazo aun no es llegado.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et ces deux rois auront à cœur de faire du mal, et diront des mensonges à une même table; mais cela ne réussira pas, car la fin sera encore pour le temps déterminé.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und die beiden Könige: ihre Herzen werden auf Bosheit bedacht sein, und an einem Tische werden sie Lügen reden; aber es wird nicht gelingen, denn das Ende verzieht sich noch bis zur bestimmten Zeit.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Duorum quoque regum cor erit ut malefaciant, et ad mensam unam mendacium loquentur: et non proficient, quia adhuc finis in aliud tempus.