And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
Those who betray what they promised God will get sweet-talked into even worse stuff. But the people who actually know their God? They'll stay strong and do incredible things.
Fake friends will try to flatter you into compromise, but when you really know God, you become unstoppable.
📚 Historical Context
Daniel was a prophet living in exile during the Babylonian captivity, and this verse comes from a vision he received about the rise and fall of empires, particularly focusing on the conflicts involving the Persian and Greek kingdoms. It specifically refers to Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a Seleucid king who persecuted the Jews around 167 BC, using flattery to corrupt those who turned away from God's covenant. In response, the verse highlights how faithful Jews who knew God would gain strength and perform heroic deeds, as seen in the Maccabean revolt.
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