"The King of the North" In the Time of the End

"In the time of the end the king of the south will engage with him [the king of the north]in a pushing." - DANIEL 11:40. 

WHAT does the near future hold for Jehovah's people? We do not have to guess. Bible prophecy gives us a window through which we can see major events that will affect us all. One prophecy in particular allows us to see what some  of the most powerful governments on earth will do. That account, recorded in Daniel chapter 11, traces the history of two opposing forces, the king of the north and the king of the south. A large portion of that prophecy has already been fulfilled, so we can be confident that the rest of it will also come true. 

To understand the prophecy recorded in Daniel chapter 11,  we need to keep in mind that identifies only rulers and governments that had a direct influence on God's people. And even though God's servants make up on a small portion of the world's population, they are often at the center of major world events.  Why? Because Satan and his entire system have one prime objective-conquering those who serve Jehovah and Jesus. (Read Genesis 3:12; and Revelation 11:7; 12:17,)  In addition, the prophecy recorded by Daniel must harmonize with other prophecies in God's Word. In fact, we can come to the right understanding  of Daniel's prophecy only if we compare it with other portions of the Scriptures.

With those points in mind, we will now examine Daniel chapter 11:25-39) We will see who the king of the north and the king of the south were from 1870- 1991, and we will see why it is reasonable to clarify our understanding of a portion of this prophecy.  In the following article, we will discuss Daniel 11:40-12:1, and we will clarify our understanding of what that prophecy reveals about the period from the 1890's to the war of Armageddon. As you study these two articles, it will be helpful to consult the chart "Rival Kings in the Time of the End." First, though we need to identify the two kings in this prophecy. 

Next time: "The King of the North" in the Time of the End - IDENTIFYING THE KING OF THE NORTH AND THE KING OF THE SOUTH

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