Daniel 11:5 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

south

That is, "south" of Palestine. Egypt is meant.

his princes

That is, One of Alexander's princes; historically Ptolemy Lagidae.

he shall

Not the "king of the south" (Ptolemy Lagidae, to whom Egypt was given), but the "king of the north" (Daniel 11:6); Seleucus, to whom Syria was given:

Daniel 11:5

5 And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.