And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.
And when he hath taken away the multitude - i:e., subdued "the multitude" of Antiochus.
His heart shall be lifted up. Instead of following up his victory, by making himself master of the whole of Syria, as he might, he made peace with Antiochus, and gave himself up to licentiousness (Polybius, 87:; Justinius, 30:
1), and profaned the temple of God by entering the holy place (Grotius).
And he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it - he shall lose the power gained by his victory through his luxurious indolence.