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Daniel 11:27
ESV And as for the two kings, their hearts shall be bent on doing evil. They shall speak lies at the same table, but to no avail, for the end is yet to be at the time appointed.
NIV The two kings, with their hearts bent on evil, will sit at the same table and lie to each other, but to no avail, because an end will still come at the appointed time.
NASB As for both kings, their hearts will be intent on evil, and they will speak lies to each other at the same table; but it will not succeed, because the end is still to come at the appointed time.
CSB The two kings, whose hearts are bent on evil, will speak lies at the same table but to no avail, for still the end will come at the appointed time.
NLT Seeking nothing but each other’s harm, these kings will plot against each other at the conference table, attempting to deceive each other. But it will make no difference, for the end will come at the appointed time.
KJV 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.
NKJV Both these kings’ hearts shall be bent on evil, and they shall speak lies at the same table; but it shall not prosper, for the end will still be at the appointed time.

What does Daniel 11:27 mean?

During the second century BC, two dynasties and their respective kingdoms battled over the territory of Judea. In the north was the Seleucid Empire, whose rulers often used the name Antiochus. In the south was Egypt, whose kings were descended from Ptolemy. Centuries earlier, a prophecy recorded by the prophet Daniel predicted various events in those conflicts (Daniel 10:1; 11:2).

Some parts of the prophecy link clearly with historical events. Others seem more general. Commentators vary on exactly how to interpret details of these verses. However, they correlate with the death of Alexander the Great (Daniel 11:3–4) and the rivalries which came from his divided territory (Daniel 11:5–20). An important figure in these predictions is Antiochus IV Epiphanes (Daniel 11:21–26).

Sitting together at a table was an ancient sign of friendship, cordiality, and peace. Psalm 41:9 mentions this tradition as a symbol of friendship. This also foreshadowed Judas's betrayal of Jesus at the Last Supper. The two men named in this part of Daniel's prophecy acted like friends, but they lied to each other. Each had concern only for his own selfish purposes. Apparently, Ptolemy promised to keep the peace with Antiochus, but lied. Antiochus pledged peace with Ptolemy, but secretly he wanted to take possession of Egypt through deception. The intentions of both men failed. This verse alludes to the insincere negotiations between Antiochus and rival leaders in Egypt. Antiochus was able to press deep into Egyptian territory, but ultimately left the nation with two squabbling brothers still in place.
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