KJV ORIGINAL
For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The northern king is going to come back with an even bigger army than before. After some time passes, he'll roll up with a massive military force and tons of resources.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Round two is coming, and this time he's bringing everything he's got.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Book of Daniel was written for the Jewish people during a period of foreign rule, with its final compilation likely occurring in the 2nd century BCE.
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