Daniel Chapter Eleven, verses 31-45

Question received:

"I would like to hear your insights on the kings of South and North, in Dan.11:40-45."

My Reply:

The insights you request regarding the kings of North and South (found in your cited verses, Dan.11:40-45), are too many to give in one letter... because the backdrop circumstances of these prophecies, must be understood first. 

First I will tell you, that these powers are spiritual... not physical or worldly political governments. 

This is referring to God's people and their spiritual enemies. 

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In order to comprehend the full application of Daniel's prophecies, much background learning is necessary.

I will post your cited verses below, and give you some scriptures to consult, which scriptures are connected to, and help to interpret the identities you inquire about.

A correct interpretation, requires an inclusion of the context; So, I will also copy verses 31-39. 

Even a surface examination of these prophecies, is intense. 

Understanding these prophecies will come to you in a more manageable way, if you follow a progressive examination of the blog's posts, which are designed to make the information more manageable. 

For now, I will insert the scriptures that aid in the interpretation of the identities, and those citations will be links. If you click on them, you can read the all the cited verses in that group.  If you hover over an individual scripture, it should pop up.

It will be difficult for you to perceive how all the scripture references are connected, without first doing much reading. As you read each post at the blog (using

 the search box), these things will be explained in a more plain way. Before we can do algebra, we must first learn addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. They are the building blocks. 

It is the same way with understanding clearly, prophecy. The full, detailed picture, can be gained only by learning the foundational pieces, first. 

Your questioning about Daniel, is more about an advanced consideration of the finished mystery and completed picture. All the prophecies pertaining to the time of the end, are best taken together because they compliment one another. Overall understanding is not gained through a small piece.

None-the-less, I will start you off with some Bible keys, and hope that you will later step back and learn the basics, first. 

Even though you really need a study session for each verse; I will give you what I can within the brief reply that you request. 

Some references and sections are just too involved to comment on briefly.

Dan.11:

"31 ‘His armed forces (Joel 1:6; 2:2,3,4,5; Rev.9:2,3,7,9)

Link for those on a phone:(Joel 1:6; 2:2-5; Rev.9:2-3,7-9) 

(Rev.20:7-8; 16:14; 12:17; 9:9; 11:7; 13:7) 

-- Link:(Rev.20:7-8; 16:14; 12:17; 9:9; 11:7; 13:7)

.....will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress 

(2Chron. 23:6; Eze.44:6,7,9; Mark 13:14; Num.3:10) 

PL:(2Chron. 23:6; Eze.44:6,7,9; Mark 13:14; Num.3:10)

and will abolish the daily sacrifice 

Dan.8:11-13; 12:11; Heb.13:15;  1Pet. 2:9; Isa.43:21; Rev.8:1; Luke 6:43,45; John 15:4-5; Dan.8:11-12; Luke 21:24; Rev.13:10; Col.2:8;  1Tim. 4:1; Rev.16:13-15; 20:7-9; Luke 21:20

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(Dan.8:11-13; 12:11; Heb.13:15; 1Pet.2:9; Isa.43:21; Rev.8:1; Luke6:43,45; John15:4-5; Dan.8:11-12; Luke21:24; Rev.13:10; Col.2:8; 1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13-15; 20:7-9; Luke21:20). 

Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation.

Dan.9:27; Mark 13:14

PL:(Dan.9:27; Mark 13:14) 

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32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant 

2Chron. 13:5; Matt.5:13; Rev.11:2; 13:7

PL:(2Chron.13:5; Matt.5:13; Rev.11:2; 13:7), 

but the people who know their God will firmly resist him 

(John 14:7,21; Rev.2:17; John 6:51)

Rev.2:26,28; Isa.60:1-2; Eph.5:11; Rev.11:3; 20:7-8; 17:14;  2Cor. 10:3-5; Rev.19:11,14; Eph.2:6; Rev.3:21

PL:(John 14:7,21; Rev.2:17; John 6:51) Rev.2:26,28; Isa.60:1-2; Eph.5:11; Rev.11:3; 20:7-8; 17:14; 2Cor.10:3-5; Rev.19:11,14; Eph.2:6; Rev.3:21

33 ‘Those who are wise will instruct many 

Dan.12:3; Phil.2:15; Rev.1:20; Matt.5:15; Rev.12:4; Dan.8:10,13-14

(Dan.12:3; Phil.2:15; Rev.1:20; Matt.5:15; Rev.12:4; Dan.8:10,13-14), 

though for a time they will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered. 

Rev.13:10; Luke 21:24; Col.2:8; Dan.12:10; 9:24

PL:(Rev.13:10; Luke21:24; Col.2:8; Dan.12:10; 9:24) 

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2020/05/seven-pillars-of-wisdom.html)

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2021/05/source-of-wisdom-pillars-for.html)

34 When they fall 

1Cor. 10:12;  2Pet. 3:17; Phil.2:15; Mark 13:25; Isa.34:4; Rev.6:13; Dan.8:10; Luke 21:24; Rev.13:10; Col.2:8

PL:(1Cor. 10:12;  2Pet. 3:17; Phil.2:15; Mark 13:25; Isa.34:4; Rev.6:13; Dan.8:10; Luke 21:24; Rev.13:10; Col.2:8), 

they will receive a little help, 

Isa.41:14,13; Rev.10:5-6; Isa.49:8

(Isa.41:14,13; Rev.10:5-6; Isa.49:8) 

and many who are not sincere will join them 

Micah 7:5; Jer.12:6; Luke 12:51-53

(Micah 7:5; Jer.12:6; Luke12:51-53).  

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2017/07/who-are-fallen-stars-of-rev124.html)

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-mans-enemies-will-be-persons-of-his.html)

35 Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined, purified and made spotless until the time of the end 

Zech.13:9; Isa.48:10;  1Pet. 1:6-7; Eph.5:26-27

(Zech.13:9; Isa.48:10; 1Pet.1:6-7; Eph.5:26-27), 

for it will still come at the appointed time 

Hab.2:3; Rev.22:10

(Hab.2:3; Rev.22:10).

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-greatest-tribulation-why.html)

36 ‘The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god 

1Pet. 2:5;  1Cor. 3:16;  2Thess. 2:4; John 10:34-35; Ps.82:6; Gal.4:6; 3:26;  1John 5:4; John 3:6

(1Pet.2:5; 1Cor.3:16; 2Thess.2:4; John10:34-35; Ps.82:6; Gal.4:6; 3:26; 1John5:4; John3:6) 

and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods 

Dan.7:20; Rev.13:1,5-7

(Dan.7:20; Rev.13:1,5-7). 

He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed 

Dan.12:7; 9:24; Eph.4:22-24,13; Gal.4:19; Rev.12:5; 2:26-27

(Dan.12:7; 9:24; Eph.4:22-24,13; Gal.4:19; Rev.12:5; 2:26-27), 

for what has been determined must take place. 

(Rev.1:1; 4:1; 22:6; Matt.24:6; Rev.20:3) (Dan.9:24,26; Matt.24:6)

(Rev.1:1; 4:1; 22:6; Matt.24:6; Rev.20:3) (Dan.9:24,26; Matt.24:6)
(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2018/01/armageddon.html)

 Dan.7:24-25,20-22

37 He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors 

Acts 5:30; Jer.30:22; 31:33; Heb.10:16-17

(Acts5:30; Jer.30:22; 31:33; Heb.10:16-17) 

or for the one desired by women 

Gal.4:24,26,19; Rev.12:5

(Gal.4:24,26,19; Rev.12:5), 

nor will he regard any god 

2Pet. 2:10,12; Jude 1:10

(2Pet.2:10,12; Jude 1:10), 

but will exalt himself above them all. 

2Thess. 2:4; Isa.14:13; Rev.13:7

(2Thess.2:4; Isa.14:13; Rev.13:7) 

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/01/spiritual-virginity-what-is-it.html)

38 Instead of them, he will honour a god of fortresses;

Jer.17:5; Dan.11:7,19; Isaiah 2:10; Luke 23:30; Rev.6:16

(Jer.17:5; Dan.11:7,19; Isaiah 2:10; Luke 23:30; Rev.6:16) 

a god unknown to his ancestors 

(Deut.11:28; 13:2,13; 29:26; 32:17; Jer.7:8,9,10; Rom.1:28,32,25; 10:3)

(Deut.11:28; 13:2,13; 29:26; 32:17; Jer.7:8,9,10; Rom.1:28,32,25; 10:3)

 he will honour with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts.

Rev.2:20; Rom.1:25; Rev.18:12-14

(Rev.2:20; Rom.1:25; Rev.18:12-14) 

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-cost-of-life.html)
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39 He will attack the mightiest fortresses 

Ps.18:2; Dan.11:31,16; 8:11

(Ps.18:2; Dan.11:31,16; 8:11) 

with the help of a foreign god which he shall acknowledge

Dan.8:24; Ex.23:32-33; Isa.30:2; 31:1; Rev.11:8; Dan.2:43; Isa.28:18

(Dan.8:24; Ex.23:32-33; Isa.30:2; 31:1; Rev.11:8; Dan.2:43; Isa.28:18), 

and advance its glory;

Rev.13:11,14-15,7-8; 19:20

(Rev.13:11,14-15,7-8; 19:20) 

and he shall cause them to rule over many, and will distribute the land at a price 

Dan.11:30; Rev.13:17,2; Luke 4:5-6; Matt.4:8-9; Rev.13:4

(Dan.11:30; Rev.13:17,2; Luke 4:5-6; Matt.4:8-9; Rev.13:4).

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2018/02/who-is-false-prophet-who-gives-breath.html)

40 ‘At the time of the end the king of the South will engage him in battle 

Gen.3:15; Luke 21:9;  2Cor. 10:3-5; Dan.9:26

(Gen.3:15; Luke 21:9;  2Cor. 10:3-5; Dan.9:26)

and the king of the North will storm out against him 

Rev.17:12,16-17; Isa.28:15,18; Dan.2:41-43

(Rev.17:12,16-17; Isa.28:15,18; Dan.2:41-43) 

with chariots and cavalry and a great fleet of ships 

[symbol for faith/teachings (1Tim. 1:19; John 6:21)PL:(1Tim. 1:19; John 6:21)]

Joel 2:20,25; Dan.11:45;  2Thess. 2:8; Rev.20:10

(Joel2:20,25; Dan.11:45; 2Thess.2:8; Rev.20:10). 

He will invade many countries and sweep through them like a flood. 

Dan.9:26; Isa.28:18; Rev.12:15; 9:2-3

(Dan.9:26; Isa.28:18; Rev.12:15; 9:2-3) 

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41 He will also invade the Beautiful Land. Many countries will fall, but Edom, Moab and the leaders of Ammon will be delivered from his hand [these are the kingdoms of the 3 kings/horns.

Dan.7:8,24,20

(Dan.7:8,24,20) 

Isa.57:1,2 NIV ; Rom.6:5;  1Pet. 2:4; Rom.2:29]

(Isa.57:1,2; Rom.6:5; 1Pet.2:4; Rom.2:29)

42 He will extend his power over many countries Rev.17:18 (Rev.17:18)

Rev.17:15; 13:7-8; 

(Rev.17:15; 13:7-8)

Egypt will not escape.

Rev.17:18,3,15; 11:8

(Rev.17:18,3,15; 11:8) 

43 He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and all the riches of Egypt, with the Libyans and Cushites in submission. 

44 But reports from the east and the north will alarm him

Isa.41:25; 46:11; 41:2; Rev.7:2; 16:12

(Isa.41:25; 46:11; 41:2; Rev.7:2; 16:12), 

and he will set out in a great rage to destroy and annihilate many 

Rev.13:15; 6:9-11; 15:2

(Rev.13:15; 6:9-11; 15:2). 

45 He will pitch his royal tents between the sea Isa.57:20 (Isa.57:20) 

and the beautiful holy mountain 

Rev.21:10; 14:1; Dan.2:35

(Rev.21:10; 14:1; Dan.2:35) 

2Thess.2:6,8 NKJV

( 2Thess.2:6,8 NKJV) 

Yet he will come to his end, and no one will help him." 

Eze.28:6-10;  2Thess. 2:8; John 20:22; Matt.10:20; Jer.5:14; Rev.11:5

(Eze.28:6-10; 2Thess.2:8; John20:22; Matt.10:20; Jer.5:14; Rev.11:5)

Isa.2:3; John 6:45; Dan.7:11,13-14,19-22,18,26-27

(Isa.2:3; John6:45; Dan.7:11,13-14,19-22,18,26-27)

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You ask to comprehend the meat before taking in and growing by means of milk, but because you ask, I am offering some helpful scriptures. I do hope that you will start out your search, by taking in "milk" rather than "meat" 
(1Cor. 3:2;  1Pet. 2:2; Heb.5:13-14). I suggest the supplemental links contained in this post.

Love in Christ,

Pearl

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Wars To Cease

QUESTION:

Hi Pearl! I was wondering if you could give a little of your insight on Isaiah 2:2-4, about going up to the mountain, and doing so “they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” I was wondering about the words/phrases “swords, plowshares, pruning hooks, nation against nation and war”, specifically “not learning war anymore”. Is there a spiritual application of that, or is this one physical? I was trying to connect some scriptures about “not learning war anymore” in a spiritual sense, but I don’t know if any of these would be appropriate Bible references:

Matthew 24:6 “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Would the anointed not be at spiritual war anymore?

1 Corinthians 11:19 “But, of course, there must be divisions among you so that you who have God’s approval will be recognized!” Would the divisions cease since all the anointed would be in harmony as one, and have Gods approval? (John 17:21).

Revelation 12:11 “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” Is it that they’re being disfellowshipped/killed would mean they finished their “war” (rev 13:4) with the beast/wt and that allows them rest/“wait a little while longer” until the rest of the anointed are disfellowshipped just like they were? (Rev 6:11)

What I really appreciate in our group is that everyone is in harmony with understanding, and even though I’m a little slow in the pack learning things, I truly appreciate the unity with everyone trying to include and help me and others in understanding. From what I’ve noticed in a spiritual sense, and maybe I’m way off about this lol, but since all of the anointed are on the same page in the group, could that be how the anointed aren’t learning “war” anymore? Being that the anointed are in harmony with each other spiritually?

I appreciate all your help Pearl!

Joe

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MY REPLY:

I'll respond to each section of your letter, separately. That will help me to be thorough. I'll put your words in italics, so that readers can easily distinguish between us.

First you say; "I was wondering about the words/phrases “swords, plowshares, pruning hooks, nation against nation and war”, specifically “not learning war anymore”. Is there a spiritual application of that, or is this one physical?"... and then you go on to cite Matt.24:6 and 1Cor.11:19

Well, I'll start by giving the spiritual meaning of "sword" (Ps.59:7; Isa.49:2; Rev.1:13,16; Heb.4:12; Eph.6:17; John 20:22;  2Thess.2:8). There are those who fight with Jesus in the battle for truth (Rev.19:11,14-15; 17:14;  2Cor.6:7; 10:3-4,5; Luke 10:17-18,19; Eph.6:11-12; 5:11;  2Cor.11:12-13,14-15). We see that the Word of God is the "sword" used to battle against the dark deceptions of Satan... who also has a battling spirit in his mouth (Rev.16:13-14; Eph.2:2; Rev.12:7,15).

What would it mean to remold our spiritual sword, into a plowshare? Well let's look at the spiritual meaning of plowshare. -- A plow, breaks up the ground for planting. Hearts are compared to such soil (Luke 8:8,11,15; 9:62; Hosea 10:12). As we battle for the truth, we "overturn" established beliefs (2Cor.10:5) to prepare a heart to accept the seed of God's truthful Word (Luke 8:11,15;  1Pet.1:23; James 1:21). The work of preparing a heart to receive the Word of God, is the work of a plow (1Cor.9:10). -- After that seed is planted and cultivated (1Cor.3:6-7,8-9; Isa.45:8; Jer.4:3 Hosea 6:3), there is a harvest (John 4:35-36,37; Amos 9:13;  2Cor.9:6,10; Rev.14:15-16). 

By remolding our spiritual sword into a plowshare, we change our focus from spiritual war, to spiritual cultivation. A spiritual "pruning hook", lops off branches that are not fruitful, and "cleans" branches so that they are more fruitful (John 15:1-2,3;  2Cor.7:1).

You ask; "Matthew 24:6 “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Would the anointed not be at spiritual war anymore?" ---- As you know, the spiritual war "must happen", just as you correctly connect 1Cor.11:18-19, and I will add Matt.18:7 and Rev.2:14. That warfare makes plain, which side of the battle each anointed king will take. That is a necessary part of the harvest (Matt.13:30,37-39,40-43; Mal.3:18;  1Cor.11:19) and conclusion to Armageddon. --- Then you add; "Would the divisions cease since all the anointed would be in harmony as one, and have Gods approval? (John 17:21)". Yes, the time comes for the battle to end. The scriptures that foretell this end to "Confusion" and the threshold of peace, knowledge, and unity, is indeed referred to at John 17:21, as well as Eph.4:13; John 6:45; Isa.54:12-13; Rom.8:18-19; Matt.24:28; Zech.4:10; Matt.13:31-32; Dan.2:35,44; 7:21-22.

[For more information on symbolic war, please see https://pearl-sign.blogspot.com]

Next you say; "Revelation 12:11 “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”  Is it that they’re being disfellowshipped/killed would mean they finished their “war” (rev 13:4) with the beast/wt and that allows them rest/“wait a little while longer” until the rest of the anointed are disfellowshipped just like they were? (Rev 6:11)".

Rev.12:11 is referring to the ones who obey Mark 8:35. These are willing to face death for the sake of truth. This can happen through disfellowshipping (John 16:2). When that occurs, those Victors have faithfully conquered the beast, just as Jesus conquered the world by not being intimidated by the same threat (John 16:33; 15:18-19,20;  1John 5:4; 4:4). What "world", hated Jesus? (John 8:13,23; 15:24-25,18; 16:2; 8:40; Matt.12:14; Mark 13:13). It is the same "world" that will hate Jesus' genuine, faithful disciples. 

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2016/01/symbolic-death-by-means-of-world.html). 

Such victors are raised up (Rev.3:21; Eph.2:6). That is just the beginning. After being written in heaven (Heb.12:22-23; Luke 10:20) they are ready to battle with Christ (Rev.19:14; 17:14). Their faithful stand and acceptance of death, is only the start of their battle against demonic deception. Those slain who are seen under the altar at Rev.6:9-11, are the 144000 who came to life (John 5:24; Rom.8:9;  1John 3:14), ruled with Christ over grace and truth, and fought with Jesus during his "thousand year" kingdom (Rev.20:4-6; Luke 10:17-18,19-20). AFTER that, Satan is released for "a little while" (Rev.20:2-3; 12:12). That "short time"/"little while", is the same "little while longer" that the 144000 need to wait (Rev.6:11). 

The 144000 under the altar (Rev.6:9; 20:4) who never worshiped the Beast or it's image, are awaiting those who come to life, after the thousand years... through their also dying for the truth (Rev.20:5A)(Mark 8:35) after the beast does appear. They do so, after the "thousand years" ends, and during the Great Tribulation. Those who "come to life" after the "thousand years have ended", are the "Great Crowd" remnant who are sealed during the Great Tribulation (Rev.20:5a; Rev.15:2; 7:9-10; 19:1). 

The Great Tribulation ensues as Satan is released from the abyss. The "Great Crowd" come to life, conquer, die for truth, during Satan's "short period of time" while the 144000, rest... awaiting the remnant to also die and be sealed. (https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/10/when-is-satans-short-period-of-time.html) --- (https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2015/11/satans-release-from-abyss.html) --- (https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2020/04/satan-in-abyss.html) 

Conquering by means of a faithful death, is only the start of one's reign. During one's reign, the enemies of Christ are battled and subdued through spiritual warfare (as initially discussed above). All enemies but one, were conquered by Jesus and the 144000. The "last enemy, Death" is conquered during the Great Tribulation and Armageddon (1Cor.15:25-26; Rev.6:7-8; 15:7; 17:1; 21:9) (1Cor.15:54-56,57-58; Rev.9:3,10;  1Cor.15:56). Death is conquered by each individual faithful one, when they die for truth (Mark 8:35; Rev.6:11). But after joining the faithful (Rev.11:7,11-12) they join Jesus to take down the kingdom of the enemy. They must then battle alongside him, by exposing the power of demonic lies and their agents/messengers. The faithful remnant must obey Jesus when he tells them, "hold on to what you have until I come" (Rev.2:25). What they hold, is their testimony (1Thess.5:20-22,23-24; Rev.12:17), until the end (Matt.10:22; Rev.2:25).

When all are sealed (Rev.6:9-11; 14:14-16; 15:1-3; 7:9-10,14-17) by a faithful death; then the harlot faces God's justice (Rev.19:1-2). The beast and Satan follow (Rev.20:10), and the powers which cause death, are destroyed.

https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2015/08/when-are-full-144000-completed.html

As you say, there are anointed who are now unified under the headship of Jesus Christ. As such, they are all subject to his guidance and care, as he feeds and cherishes his Body (Eph.5:23,28-29,30,32). The result is that there is harmony, light, and peace. All things are unfolding just as prophesied. It is the time of "small beginnings" (Zech.4:10; Dan.9:25; Rev.12:17)(Matt.13:31-32; Dan.2:44,34-35; Isa.2:2-3,4).

 

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