Daniel 11:27

And both these kings’ hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.

Cross-references

Daniel 11:29 Historical context

Daniel 11:29 continues the same prophecy, showing the king's next move at 'the time appointed' — the same appointed time from verse 27.

Daniel 11:35 Historical context

Daniel 11:35 speaks of the 'time of the end' and 'the time appointed' — reinforcing the eschatological timeline introduced in verse 27.

Daniel 11:40 Historical context

Daniel 11:40 describes the final battle at 'the time of the end' — the fulfillment of the appointed end from verse 27.

Daniel 8:19 Parallel

Daniel 8:19 uses identical language: 'the appointed time of the end' — linking both visions about the end times.

Daniel 10:1 Historical context

Daniel 10:1 introduces the vision containing chapter 11, stating the word is true and involves great conflict — context for the deceit of kings in verse 27.

Psalm 12:2 Parallel

Psalm 12:2 describes flattering lips and a double heart — the same deceitful speech as the kings' lies at the table.

Proverbs 12:20 says deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil — exactly the kings' lying and mischief here.

Proverbs 19:21 directly states that human plans fail before God's purpose — exactly why the kings' plots do not succeed in Daniel.

Proverbs 23:6-8 warns against eating with a deceitful host — the same false friendship as the kings lying at one table.

Jeremiah 9:3-5 describes pervasive lying and deceit, mirroring the kings' lies at the table in Daniel — both depict treacherous speech.

Habakkuk 2:3 echoes the appointed time — the vision waits for its end at God's set moment, just as the kings' scheme fails because the end is appointed.

Proverbs 23:7 warns of a person who says 'eat and drink' but thinks differently — mirrors the kings' lies at the table while plotting evil.

Jeremiah 41:1-3 recounts treachery at a meal — Ishmael kills Gedaliah after eating together, similar to the deceitful table fellowship in Daniel.

Acts 17:31 Related theme

Acts 17:31 declares a set day for judgment — Daniel's appointed end points to that same final day of reckoning.

Acts 1:7 Related theme

Acts 1:7 reminds that times and seasons are set by God's authority — the appointed end in Daniel belongs to that same divine timetable.

Psalm 64:6 Parallel

Psalm 64:6 speaks of searching out iniquities and deep hearts — paralleling the kings' concealed plots and lies.

Psalm 58:2 Parallel

Psalm 58:2 says hearts work wickedness — reflecting the kings' inward mischief and lies in this verse.