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37 Neither shall he regard the gods of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god; for he shall magnify himself above all. 38 But in his [a]place shall he honor the god of fortresses; and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honor with gold, and silver, and with precious stones and pleasant things. 39 And he shall deal with the strongest fortresses by the help of a foreign god: [b]whosoever acknowledgeth him [c]he will increase with glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for a price.

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  1. Daniel 11:38 Or, office
  2. Daniel 11:39 Or, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory
  3. Daniel 11:39 Or, shall increase glory

37 He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. 38 Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his ancestors he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts. 39 He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him. He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price.[a]

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  1. Daniel 11:39 Or land for a reward