Identifying the King of the North in Daniel 11:45

Daniel 11:45

45 And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

The king of the north in Daniel 11:45 is the Turkish power, which currently holds the territory of Constantinople, the original center of the northern division of Alexander the Great’s empireEQ 11.1+2. This identification is confirmed by the geographical boundaries established at the beginning of the prophecy, where the territory of Thrace and Bithynia, originally held by Lysimachus, defines the kingdom of the northBEST June 8, 1896, page 171.10+1.

The Geographic Identity of the King

• Historical Foundation: After Alexander the Great died, his empire was divided toward the four winds of heaven among his four generals Daniel 11:4DAR1909 249.2.

• Defining the North: The division situated north of Palestine was given to Lysimachus, encompassing Thrace and Asia MinorDAR1909 249.2.

• The Standard of Interpretation: Whatever power occupies the territory originally held by the first king of the north remains the king of the north throughout the prophecyEQ 11.1+2.

• The Modern Occupant: Since the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) conquered Constantinople in 1453 A.D. and continues to hold the same territory as Lysimachus, it is the power designated as the king of the north at the time of the endMON 30.2+2.

The Final Movements in Daniel 11:45

• Planting the Tabernacles: The prophecy declares that this power will plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain Daniel 11:45ARSH October 2, 1900, page 632.11.

• Coming to His End: Following this final move, the king of the north shall come to his end, and none shall help him Daniel 11:45ARSH October 2, 1900, page 632.11.

• Global Significance: The removal of the Turkish power from its seat of authority is the specific signal for the next great event in the prophetic timelineWIEX 5.1+1.

The Standing Up of Michael

• A Time of Trouble: At the very time the king of the north comes to his end, Michael, the great Prince, stands up to deliver his people Daniel 12:1ARSH January 15, 1861, page 70.19+1.

• Closing of Probation: The standing up of Michael signifies that Christ finishes his work as High Priest, and the probation for the world is closedARSH January 15, 1861, page 70.19+1.

• The Resurrection: This period is followed by a time of trouble such as never was and the resurrection of many who sleep in the dust of the earth Daniel 12:1-2ARSH May 31, 1898, page 349.1+1.

The collapse of the Ottoman power, which has been sustained by other nations for generations, is the final precursor to the establishment of the everlasting kingdom of GodWIEX 5.1+2.