Daniel 11:20 describes the predecessor who died peacefully, contrasting with the contemptible successor's rise by intrigue.

Daniel 11:32 directly expands on this ruler's method: seducing the covenant-breakers with flattery—the same flattery used to gain power.

Daniel 8:25 describes a deceitful king who prospers through cunning and opposes the Prince of princes—directly parallel to the flatteries and contemptible nature here.

Daniel 4:17 declares God sets the lowliest over kingdoms — the contemptible king fulfills this principle through God's sovereignty.

2 Samuel 15:2-6 shows Absalom stealing hearts through flattery to usurp the throne—a parallel to gaining the kingdom by flatteries as in this verse.

Psalm 15:4 honors those who despise a vile person—contrasting the righteous response with the contemptible ruler's success described here.

Psalm 55:21 describes a deceiver with smooth words but war in his heart — exactly matching the flattery that wins the kingdom in Daniel 11:21.

Psalm 12:8 observes that when vileness is exalted among men, the wicked prowl—echoing the rise of a contemptible person in this verse.

Isaiah 32:5 promises a time when fools and scoundrels will no longer be called noble—contrasting the present exaltation of the contemptible person.