en_tn_condensed/dan/11/16.md

# The one who comes against him will do as he desires

"The invading king will do whatever he wants against the other king"

# He will stand in

Here standing represents ruling. Alternate translation: "The king will begin to rule" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# the Beautiful Land

This refers to the land of Israel. See how you translated this in [Daniel 8:9](../08/09.md).

# destruction will be in his hand

Here "destruction" represents the power to destroy. Also, the power to destroy is spoken of as if it were something that someone could hold in his hand. Alternate translation: "he will have power to destroy anything" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])