the king of the south. This would be the third king, Ptolemy. (Epiphanes),. mere child.
the robbers. sons of the oppressors: i.e. apostate Jews, or turbulent men who defied laws and justice.
to establish the vision: i.e. to help to fulfil prophecy, by taking the side of Syria, so as to make Judea independent.
but they shall fall. For they indirectly helped to establish Antiochus. See verses: Daniel 11:16-19.