How is the seven-year period of Daniel 9:27 divided?
Daniel's one week equals seven years, and it is divided in half at the middle. The first three and a half years begin with the Antichrist confirming a covenant with Israel, producing apparent peace and prosperity and restored temple worship. The last three and a half years follow that midpoint.
Les teaches that Daniel 9:27 turns to the one week, the seven-year covenant the Antichrist, the prince that shall come of verse 26, confirms with Israel. In the middle of that week, Daniel by inspiration lays out the format: the seven-year period is divided in half—first three and a half years, then last three and a half years. Les warns that the first half's peace and prosperity will be short-lived; the Antichrist will seem to keep his word for a little while, and Israel will enjoy her temple worship again. The midpoint begins the last three and a half years.
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.
More Questions
What is the break between the 483 years and the final seven years in Daniel 9?
The 490 years determined for Daniel's people had 483 years completed at the time of Christ, and then there is a break before Daniel 9:27 takes up the final seven years.
Did the Old Testament reveal a long gap before Daniel's final seven years?
The Old Testament did not indicate that the final seven years of Daniel's prophecy would be split off and delayed for nearly 2,000 years, but those years will still be fulfilled.
How many of the 490 years in Daniel 9 have already been fulfilled?
Of Daniel's 490 years, 483 have been completed, and there is a break before the final seven years, which are found in Daniel 9:27.
How long does the desolation of the temple by the Antichrist last in Daniel 9:27?
The overspreading of abominations will make the temple desolate all the way to the consummation, which means the end.