EGYPT DOES NOT ESCAPE

Jehovah's  angel continued:  "He [the king of the north] will keep thrusting out his hand against the lands; and as regards the land of Egypt, she will not prove to be an escapee. And he will actually rule over the hidden treasures of the gold and of the silver and over all the desirable things of Egypt. And the Libyans and the Ethiopians will be at his steps." (Daniel 11:42, 43)  Even the king of the south, "Egypt," did not escape the effects of the expansionist policies of the king of the north.  For example, the king of the south suffered a notable defeat in Vietnam.  And what of  "the Libyans and the Ethiopians"? These neighbors of ancient Egypt might well foreshadow nations that are, geographically speaking, neighbors of modern "Egypt" (the king of the south). At times, they have been followers of-'at the steps of-the king of the north.

Has the king of the north ruled over "the hidden treasures of Egypt'?   He has indeed had a powerful influence on the way that the king of the south has used is financial resources.  Because of  fear of his rival, the king of the south has devoted huge sums to maintaining a formidable army, navy, and air force.  To this extent, the king of the north 'ruled over,' or controlled, the disposition of the wealth of the king of the south. 

Next time: THE FINAL CAMPAIGN

From the book: PAY ATTENTION TO DANIEL'S PROPHECY! 1999