Let's be clear. The Angel in Dan. 12:4 & 9 DEMANDS that the prophecies are for the end time. So for all those who believe the lies of the commentators asserting ~200BC fulfillment -- they LIED. Believe the Angel, don't believe the liars.
So in Daniel 11 we find ourselves at Verse 40 according to simple world history:
... and anyone with perception should realize that the "king of the south" is the UK/United States (which is "south" of Russia), and the "king of the north" is Russia (which is "north" of the UK/US, and attacks Israel).
But the question is, Who is the "him": "... the king of the south shall attack him ..."?
Given world geo-politics, some might expect that the "him" is Syria. Others might guess that the U.S. will have some type of confrontation with Iran. And yet others might have a thousand other candidates, -- including Venezuela, now in the news.
And given some top former and current government official's interest in launching a U.S. military effort against Venezuela, it's important to not only perceive the times and the events, but also the participants.
Personally I'm in the Syria camp, as it seems to tie the logistical advantage of Russia, Iran, Sudan (one half of ancient Ethiopia), Lybia, and of course Israel, -- with the U.S. suffering logistical support for a comprehensive engagement due to the distance.
Stay tuned ...
Bobby Jo
So in Daniel 11 we find ourselves at Verse 40 according to simple world history:
Dan. 11:40 “At the time of the end the king of the south shall attack him; but the king of the north shall rush upon him like a whirlwind, with chariots and horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall come into countries and shall overflow and pass through. 41 He shall come into the glorious land. And tens of thousands shall fall, but these shall be delivered out of his hand: Edom and Moab and the main part of the Ammonites. 42 He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape. 43 He shall become ruler of the treasures of gold and of silver, and all the precious things of Egypt; and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall follow in his train.
... and anyone with perception should realize that the "king of the south" is the UK/United States (which is "south" of Russia), and the "king of the north" is Russia (which is "north" of the UK/US, and attacks Israel).
But the question is, Who is the "him": "... the king of the south shall attack him ..."?
Given world geo-politics, some might expect that the "him" is Syria. Others might guess that the U.S. will have some type of confrontation with Iran. And yet others might have a thousand other candidates, -- including Venezuela, now in the news.
And given some top former and current government official's interest in launching a U.S. military effort against Venezuela, it's important to not only perceive the times and the events, but also the participants.
Personally I'm in the Syria camp, as it seems to tie the logistical advantage of Russia, Iran, Sudan (one half of ancient Ethiopia), Lybia, and of course Israel, -- with the U.S. suffering logistical support for a comprehensive engagement due to the distance.
Stay tuned ...
Bobby Jo