42 He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.
42 He will extend his power over many countries; Egypt will not escape.
42 He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.
42 As he reaches out, grabbing country after country, not even Egypt will be exempt.
42 He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.
42 He will conquer many countries, and even Egypt will not escape.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 11:42
Commentary on Daniel 11:31-45
(Read Daniel 11:31-45)
The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. From Antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. Reference seems to be made to the Roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early Christian, and papal states. The end of the Lord's anger against his people approaches, as well as the end of his patience towards his enemies. If we would escape the ruin of the infidel, the idolater, the superstitious and cruel persecutor, as well as that of the profane, let us make the oracles of God our standard of truth and of duty, the foundation of our hope, and the light of our paths through this dark world, to the glorious inheritance above.