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.
After he defeats that massive army, his ego is going to blow up. He'll end up destroying tens of thousands of people, but all that power won't actually make him stronger in the end.
Winning can make your head so big that you forget what real strength actually looks like.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Daniel, chapter 11, the prophet receives a detailed vision about the succession of world empires, including the conflicts between the Persian, Greek, and later Hellenistic kingdoms. This verse specifically refers to a king who, after achieving a great military victory, becomes arrogant and defeats many thousands, yet gains no lasting strength from it, likely alluding to historical figures like Antiochus III of the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC. This prophecy highlights the temporary nature of human power in the midst of God's overarching plan.
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