What does the Antichrist do with many in Daniel 9:27?
In Daniel 9:27, the Antichrist, the prince from the old Roman empire, confirms or makes a covenant/treaty with many. This agreement likely involves Israel and many Arab nations, establishing a seven-year peace. At the middle of the week, he causes sacrifice and oblation to stop.
Les explains that the prince to come arises from the boundaries of the old Roman empire and will confirm a covenant or treaty with many. While this is normally understood as a treaty with Israel, Les notes it will also involve many Arab nations, since the whole Middle East is a powder keg. He suggests the Antichrist will make a peace agreement with Israel and her neighbors. Then in the middle of the week—after 3½ years—he will cause the sacrifice and oblation to stop. Les points out this implies Israel will have a functioning temple by the midpoint of the seven years, because sacrifices require a temple. Whether the agreement permits Israel to erect a place of worship near the Mosque of Omar, Les does not know, but he is confident the temple will be operating until the Antichrist stops the rituals.
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.
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Where does the Antichrist come from according to Daniel 9:27?
The Antichrist is the prince who will come from out of the boundaries of the old Roman empire.