Daniel 11:27 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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.

And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief - each to the other.

And they shall speak lies at one table - they shall, under the semblance of intimacy at Memphis, try to deceive one another (notes, Daniel 11:3; Daniel 11:25).

But it shall not prosper - neither of them shall carry his point at this time.

For yet the end shall be at the time appointed - "the end" of the contest between them is reserved for "the time appointed" (Daniel 11:29-30).

Daniel 11:27

27 And both these kings' heartsh 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.