Daniel 11: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Daniel 11 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

In the first year of Darius the Mede, the speaker strengthens him (vv. 1-2). Three kings will arise in Persia, and a fourth will stir up conflict against Greece.

Key verse

“The king will do according to his will. He will exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and will speak marvelous things against the God of gods. He will prosper until the indignation is accomplished; for that which is determined will be done.”
Daniel 11:36 (WEB)

Outline

Daniel 11:1–2 Darius and Persian Kings
Daniel 11:3–4 Rise of a Mighty King
Daniel 11:5–15 Conflict Between North and South
Daniel 11:16–29 The Arrogance of a New Ruler
Daniel 11:30–39 Destruction and Deception
Daniel 11:40–45 Final Confrontations and Fate

Discussion questions

In v6, why will the daughter of the king of the south 'not retain the strength of her arm'?
What does the 'king of the north' do in v15 to take the well-fortified city?
In v21, why is the new ruler described as a 'contemptible person'?
In v36, what does it mean that the king 'will exalt himself' above every god?
When have you seen someone act like they are 'above all' in your own life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Daniel 11: Daniel 8, Daniel 12, Daniel 7.

Before next time: read Daniel 12.