דניאל, פרק י״א, פסוק מ״ב

A massive military campaign is destined to unfold, led by a powerful northern empire that will sweep across the region. The king of the North will project his power and take control over numerous nations [אבן עזרא]. As his forces advance, they will spread into many different lands [מצודת דוד]. The nature of this conquest is understood through two complementary perspectives. It will bring a crushing wave of destruction and devastating loss [מצודת דוד], while also serving as a ruthless campaign of plunder to strip the defeated nations of their wealth [מלבי״ם].

Amidst this widespread collapse, Egypt stands out as a primary victim that will find no escape. The commentators agree that Egypt will be completely overrun and absorbed into this sweeping military advance [מלבי״ם, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The devastation there will be so absolute that not even a small remnant of the nation will survive; everything will be entirely lost [מצודת דוד]. This total ruin is not arbitrary. Egypt will face such an absolute downfall because it actively participated in acts of treachery and betrayal. As a result of its own actions, the nation will receive no mercy and will be left with no chance of rescue [יוסף אבן יחיא].