How is the seven-year tribulation period divided?
The seven-year tribulation period is divided in half: the first three and a half years, then the last three and a half years. Daniel’s prophecy shows the Antichrist confirms a seven-year covenant with Israel, and in the middle of the week that seven-year period is split into two equal halves.
Les explains that in verse 27 the prophecy turns to the one week, the Antichrist—the prince that shall come—who confirms or makes a treaty or covenant with Israel for one week, seven years. Les emphasizes that Daniel, by inspiration, laid out the format that this seven-year period is divided in half: the first three and a half years, and then the last three and a half years. He cautions against the idea that the first half is a time of real peace and prosperity; it may seem that way for a little while because the Antichrist appears to keep his word and Israel enjoys again her temple worship, but it will be short-lived. In the middle of the week, that seven-year period is split.