KJV ORIGINAL
And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Once he makes an alliance with them, he's going to play them completely. He'll start with just a few supporters but somehow end up incredibly powerful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Some people will smile to your face while plotting your downfall behind closed doors.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Daniel, likely compiled in the mid-2nd century BCE, was written for Jewish people enduring foreign rule and persecution. It aimed to
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