Daniel 10:20

10:20 He said, “Do you know why I have come to you? ¹  Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.

Daniel 11:20

11:20 There will arise after him ²  one ³  who will send out an exactor ⁴  of tribute to enhance the splendor of the kingdom, but after a few days he will be destroyed, ⁵  though not in anger or battle.

[10:20]  ¹ sn The question is rhetorical, intended to encourage reflection on Daniel’s part.

[11:20]  ² tn Heb “on his place.”

[11:20]  ³ sn The one who will send out an exactor of tribute was Seleucus IV Philopator (ca. 187-176 B.C.).

[11:20]  ⁴ sn Perhaps this exactor of tribute was Heliodorus (cf. 2 Maccabees 3).

[11:20]  ⁵ tn Heb “broken” or “shattered.”