Matthew Poole and continuators on Daniel 11:20

20 Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of his kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed , neither in anger, nor in battle .

This was Selen[illegible: 1 letter]us Philopator, a very covetous griper who peeled his Subjects; who being told by his friends, this would alienate his friends from him, answered, money was his best friend, and therefore spared not to rob the Temple, for which cause he sent Hiliodorus to rifle that Treasury, 2 Mac. 3.7. therefore said to raise taxes in the glory of the Kingdom.

For he lived not out the third part of his Fathers Reign.

Not by open force, but by poison or secret wiles, and treachery of H[illegible: 1 letter] liodorus; as some write of him; the seed of evil doers are never renowned in life or death.

Marginal references: Heb. one that causeth an exactor to pass over; Heb. angers.