Who is the prince that shall come in Daniel 9:27 and what does he do?
The prince is the Antichrist, coming from the old Roman empire's boundaries. He confirms a covenant or treaty with many, likely Israel and her neighbors, then at the midpoint of the seven years causes Israel's sacrifice and oblation to stop.
Les explains that Daniel 9:27 identifies this prince as the Antichrist, who comes from out of the boundaries of the old Roman empire. He confirms, or makes, a covenant or treaty with many. Normally this is understood as a treaty with the nation of Israel, but it will also involve much of the Arab world because the whole Middle East is a powder keg. Les suggests this man Antichrist will make a peace agreement with Israel and her neighbors. Then, in the middle of the week—at the end of 3 1/2 years—he causes the sacrifice and oblation to stop. Les points out that for Israel to practice sacrifices, they must have a temple, so this verse indicates Israel will have her temple operating by the midpoint of the seven years. He also notes uncertainty about how the Antichrist might permit Israel to have a place of worship near the Mosque of Omar, but he is confident they will have their temple and that this man will cause the rituals to stop.
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.