Daniel's 1260 vs. 1290 vs. 1335 vs. 2300 Days

[Researcher]

The purpose of this thread is to discover what would happen if all of Daniel's 'days' prophecies were consistently interpreted using the Day/Year Principle:

The day-year principle or year-for-a-day principle is a method of interpretation of Bible prophecy in which the word day in prophecy is considered to be symbolic of a year of actual time.

Day-year principle - Wikipedia

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This would include prophecies regarding the Two Witnesses found in the Book of Revelation. In other words, they prophecy for 1260 years.

Here is a condensed list of the various 'days' we find as well as their corresponding 'years':

• Revelation 11:11 - Three days and an half = 3-1/2 years
• Daniel 7:25 - A time and times and the dividing of time = 1260 years
• Daniel 12:7 - A time, times, and an half = 1260 years
• Revelation 11:2 - Forty and two months = 1260 years
• Revelation 13:5 - Forty and two months = 1260 years
• Revelation 11:3 - A thousand two hundred and threescore days = 1260 years
• Revelation 12:6 - A thousand two hundred and threescore days = 1260 years
• Revelation 12:14 - A time, and times, and half a time = 1260 years
• Daniel 12:11 - A thousand two hundred and ninety days = 1290 years
• Daniel 8:14 - Two thousand and three hundred days = 2300 years

We will start with the longest one, the 2300 days:

Daniel 8:14 - And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.

One of the most important aspects of interpreting these days/years correctly is to accurately determine either the starting point or the end point. For example, some assumed that the beginning of the 2300 days started around the time when the prophecy was first announced. This pushed the end date to the year 1844. Unfortunately, this ended up causing something called "The Great Disappointment".

Great Disappointment - Wikipedia

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What if we assumed that the Sanctuary being cleansed happened during the Crucifixion? This is a belief held by some. That would mean that the starting point would be 2300 years BCE. According to many scholars, 2300 years before Jesus would fit perfectly with the Flood of Noah.

This is a fascinating correlation. We will go with this for now. What about 1260 days/years? We turn to Revelation to get us started:

Revelation 12:14 - And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

The 'wilderness' may be a reference to the wilderness that the Israelites fled to during the time of Moses. If we assume a 'late date' Exodus, i.e. 1260 BCE, this would put the end date at the birth of Jesus. So far, everything points to Jesus.

What about the Two Witnesses?

Revelation 11:3 - And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

Many scholars agree that the Two Witnesses are symbolic of the Law and Prophets. Once again, we see that 1260 years fits perfectly from Moses to John the Baptist. This is another perfect match.

What about the 3-1/2 days that the Two Witnesses were dead?

Revelation 11:11 - And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.

John the Baptist, the last of the Two Witnesses, was killed around the time Jesus began his ministry.

3-1/2 years later, in the middle of the 70th week of Daniel, the Two Witnesses are raised during the Crucifixion. A great earthquake occurred:

Matthew 27:50-53 - Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

The Two Witnesses came to life. Once again, everything matches with precise timing. Moreover, it all points to Jesus. Amen?

So far, what we see is that the 1260 days begins around the Exodus and ends with the birth of Jesus. Thirty years later, at 1290 in the timeline, Jesus begins his ministry:

Luke 3:23 - And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli.

This means that the Abomination of Desolation was being set up at that time:

Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

Now we know with absolute clarity when this even occurred. The Abomination of Desolation was the Crucifixion.

That leaves us with the 1335 years date, again starting at Exodus:

Daniel 12:12 - Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

We all know what happened approximately 45 years after the Abomination of Desolation was set up...

Matthew 24:15-16 - When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains.

Blessed were those that 'saw', i.e., understood the 1335 days prophecy and were able to leave and rebuild their lives before the destruction of 70AD.

Summary:

• 2300 BCE to the Crucifixion = Daniel's 2300 Days
• 1260 BCE to the birth of Jesus = Daniel's 1260 Days
• 1260 BCE to the beginning of the ministry of Jesus = Daniel's 1290 Days (30 years later)
• 1260 BCE to the destruction of the final temple = Daniel's 1335 Days (45 years later)

Once again, all dates point to Jesus as it should. Here are some graphics to help illustrate the timelines:

and...

 

[Researcher]

Since the Two Witnesses already came and went thousands of years ago, we don't have to wonder if they will show up in the future.

Consequently, anyone who claims to be one of the Two Witness can be ignored.

 

[JacobGilbert]

Interesting take! I like how you're trying to consistently apply the day-year principle and make everything point to Jesus that's commendable.

That said, I think Daniel 9 is best read as literal “weeks of years” (70 weeks = 490 years), not folded into the day-year system. The prophecy flows naturally: 69 weeks to the Messiah, then the 70th week centered on Christ’s ministry and death (midpoint), with the “prince who is to come” and desolations fulfilled by the Romans in AD 70.

The 1260/1290/1335 and 2300-year applications feel more forced to me, especially placing the Abomination of Desolation at the crucifixion instead of the Roman siege of Jerusalem (which Jesus directly warned about in Matthew 24 and Luke 21).

Still, appreciate the effort to keep Christ at the center. Curious what others think.

 

[Researcher]

Thanks @JacobGilbert . Glad to see you reviewed the info and gave feedback.

You mentioned about being curious about what others think. An interesting coincidence occurred after I made this thread. A gentleman on YouTube just released a video that mostly aligns with what I believe as far as the Abomination of Desolation being the Crucifixion.

He gives a very good breakdown of the reasons.

 

[JacobGilbert]

@Researcher

Thanks for the kind words!

I saw that YouTube video too interesting. I respect the view, but I have a hard time seeing the Abomination of Desolation as the Crucifixion itself.

Jesus directly links the Abomination to the surrounding of Jerusalem by armies and the need to flee Judea in Luke 21:20-21 — “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains…”

That sounds like a military event (Roman armies), not something that happened at the cross. The cross was redemptive, while the Abomination brings desolation and judgment on the city.

What do you think about that connection in Luke 21?

 

[Researcher]

@Researcher
Thanks for the kind words!

You bet. Good to meet you.

I saw that YouTube video too interesting. I respect the view, but I have a hard time seeing the Abomination of Desolation as the Crucifixion itself.

Jesus directly links the Abomination to the surrounding of Jerusalem by armies and the need to flee Judea in Luke 21:20-21 — “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains…”

That sounds like a military event (Roman armies), not something that happened at the cross. The cross was redemptive, while the Abomination brings desolation and judgment on the city.

Indeed, you bring up a very important point. I have seen lots of debate over that.

What do you think about that connection in Luke 21?

This is just my opinion as I am still studying and learning. I will give three styles of interpretation and commentary.

Interpretation/Commentary #1
Some have argued that we must look at all three Gospel references and compare them. The idea here is that they all refer to one comment that Jesus made, thus they have their different viewpoints. Let's take a look:

Matthew 24:15-16 - When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains

Mark 13:14 - But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judæa flee to the mountains.

Luke 21:20-21 - And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.

Note that Matthew and Mark uses the phrase "abomination of desolation" while Luke uses the phrase "Jerusalem compassed with armies". The theory is that Matthew and Mark are not suggesting that the abomination and destruction of Jerusalem happen at the same time. They are assuming that the reader knows (from reading Daniel) that there is a gap of time in between. Luke on the other hand skips the abomination portion and just gives the warning about the destruction.

There are many reasons to assume a gap of time in between the abomination and the destruction. One example is this verse:

Matthew 23:38 - Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.

Obviously, the destruction was not instant. It was a prophecy that would be fulfilled many years later.

Some suggest that the audiences were different (i.e., Jew vs. Gentile) which alludes to the Jews knowing Daniel very well.

Interpretation/Commentary #2
Both Matthew and Mark use similar phrases about 'reading and understanding':

• whoso readeth, let him understand
• let him that readeth understand

Reading what? Understanding what? Some suggest that the phrases are referring to Daniel. The reader should understand that book. Thus, we must rely on the verses in Daniel to decipher things. I have done a study on that, but it's too long to post right now. Basically, this verse is the smoking gun:

Daniel 12:11 - And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

We now have an absolutely precise timeline for the Abomination of Desolation to take place. Anyone who can properly interpret the 1290 days has won the debate. That would mean they would have to know what 1335 means in the next verse:

Daniel 12:12-13 - Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.

Look at the huge clue we are given. The 1335 days is connected to the phrase 'till the end be'. The idea here is that the end is 70AD.

Therefore, the Abomiation of Desolation happens at 1290, while the 'till the end be' happens at 1335. Just that alone teaches us that they are separate events with many days in between. As you already know, I interpret 1290 as the time Jesus begins his ministry which is the 'setting up' phase. Approximately 45 years after Jesus began his ministry, the 'end of the age' came in 1335 i.e., 70AD.

Interpretation/Commentary #3
Back to these phrases:

• whoso readeth, let him understand
• let him that readeth understand

A suggestion that most overlook is that the verse has a sort of 'built-in decoder' to let us know how to understand the word 'see'. In other words, if we interpret the word 'see' as literally seeing with the eyes, then the verse has issues. However, if we heed the advice of the decoder phrase, we find that the word 'see' should be interpreted as 'understand', hence the need to clarify using the "let him that readeth understand." phrase.

To clarify, take a look at the Greek for 'see':

Strong's Greek: 3708. ὁράω (horaó) -- To see, perceive, attend to

You will notice that one definition is to perceive with the mind, i.e., to understand:

3708 horáō – properly, see, often with metaphorical meaning: "to see with the mind" (i.e. spiritually see), i.e. perceive (with inward spiritual perception).

So now, the verse reads:

"But when ye shall see [perceive with inward spiritual perception] the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet..."

Once again, we are to assume a gap of time between the abomination and destruction. Does that make sense?

Personally, I see God giving 45 years of advance notice for those that 'spiritually saw' to move away from Jerusalem. That is why they are blessed in Daniel 12:12.

 

[tablet123]

God is love and loves all people but one day He has to end sin on earth.

So He is giving the world 7 years to have their way and cause all people who do not love Him to follow the antichrist.

And when the 7 years is up He will go against the world and put them down.

Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

The last three and one half years 1260 days.

And then 30 days later the abomination that makes desolate is set up 1290 days when the wrath of God is poured on the world.

Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

Zechariah 12:2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.

3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.

Zechariah 14:1 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.

2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.

3 Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

5 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah:

and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.

45 days later, 1335 days, the battle of Armageddon when Jesus comes back with the saints and saves Israel and defeats the world.

 

[JacobGilbert]

God is love and loves all people but one day He has to end sin on earth.

So He is giving the world 7 years to have their way and cause all people who do not love Him to follow the antichrist.

And when the 7 years is up He will go against the world and put them down.

Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

The last three and one half years 1260 days.

And then 30 days later the abomination that makes desolate is set up 1290 days when the wrath of God is poured on the world.

Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

Zechariah 12:2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.

3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.

Zechariah 14:1 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.

2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.

3 Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

5 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah:

and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.

45 days later, 1335 days, the battle of Armageddon when Jesus comes back with the saints and saves Israel and defeats the world.

That whole 7-year timeline you laid out — peace treaty, rebuilt temple with animal sacrifices, Antichrist stopping them at 3.5 years, the 1260/1290/1335 day countdown, then Armageddon 45 days later — is mostly made up.


That detailed system didn’t come from the Bible. It came from John Nelson Darby in the 1800s and was pushed hard by the Scofield Bible. It’s a 19th-century invention, not ancient Christian teaching.


The New Testament writers repeatedly said these things would happen soon, in their generation. They never described a 2,000-year gap followed by this complicated 7-year countdown you’re talking about.


You’re reading a ton of modern assumptions into Daniel and Zechariah that simply aren’t there.


Jesus was clear: judgment was coming on that generation, and it happened in 70 AD.

 

[Researcher]

@tablet123

Yeah, I used to believe a lot of what your wrote simply because that is I all I heard growing up.

 

[Researcher]

When I get some time I want to post my study on the Book of Daniel, especially chapters 11 and 12. Those two chapters are incredibly important when it comes to interpreting the precise timing of the Abomination of Desolation. I believe that one must be able to properly interpret every single verse before giving a final verdict on all of these timelines, including the ones in Book of Revelation. Most just gloss over Daniel entirely, yet they boldly post their theories without doing their homework.

For now, I will post a few verses and commentaries.

Daniel 11:19 - Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.

Many commentators believe that Daniel 11:19 is referring to Antiochus III the Great:



However, if one begins from the first verse of Daniel 11 and carefully compares the verses with history, it can be easily proven that another, more accurate timeline of events can be formulated. Moreover, we discover that even Jesus himself was predicted to arrive and be persecuted. Even the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD is there. What the mainstream, so called 'scholars' have done is tamper with the chronological order of Daniel 11 to practically eliminate any reference to the Roman Empire, which can be seen rising from Daniel 11:20 onwards. The Crucifixion of course is eliminated as well. Was this done on purpose to hide Jesus from being seen in the Old Testament?

That being said, Daniel 11:19 is actually about Antiochus Epiphanes IV, *NOT* about Antiochus III as so many claim.

Here is an interesting piece of information:



If Antiochus Epiphanes IV really did die soon after 'stumbling and falling' from a chariot, then we have an exact match for Daniel 11:19.

Interestingly, if one has ever seen the movie 'Cleopatra' with Elizabeth Taylor, then one has seen much of Daniel 11:20 onwards. The movie begins with the death of Pompey. Here he is:

Daniel 11:20 - Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.

This is how he died:



Next is Julius Caesar:

Daniel 11:21 - And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.

The incredibly romantic yet tragic relationship between Mark Antony and Cleopatra are detailed soon after. Augustus is there as well. On and on it goes until it gets to the Herod Dynasty and the Abomination of Desolation.

Guess who this is?

Daniel 11:44 - But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.

Who was it that got so mad and had so many killed when he heard the news...



It's absolutely stunning what has been there in Daniel 11 all along.

 

[GaryA]

... On and on it goes until it gets to the Herod Dynasty and the Abomination of Desolation.

Guess who this is?



Who was it that got so mad and had so many killed when he heard the news...

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It's absolutely stunning what has been there in Daniel 11 all along.

Interesting - I do not believe I have ever made a connection between 'tidings out of the east' in Daniel 11:44 and Jesus and Herod. But, there is another question to answer - what were the tidings out of the north?

I know we can match history down to verse 39; however, I have never seen any explanation that matches every detail of verses 40-45 to history - but, am certainly interested in such a thing if you have it to offer...

 

[GaryA]

My understanding:

With regard to "prophetic days" in the Bible - here is a rule to remember - if the actual word 'days' is used, it is actual [24-hour] days - otherwise, the year-for-a-day applies.

The "sevens" in Daniel 9 are years.

Daniel 11:31 is describing the one-and-only real-and-true actual bona fide Abomination of Desolation ['event'] - which was instigated by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 167 B.C.

 

[Researcher]

But, there is another question to answer - what were the tidings out of the north?

Hi @GaryA . Great question.

Around that time, Herod's son (Antipater II) was plotting to have his own dad murdered by poisoning. King Herod found out about the plot, hence the 'news from the north will trouble him'. Herod ended up having his own son executed:

I know we can match history down to verse 39; however, I have never seen any explanation that matches every detail of verses 40-45 to history - but, am certainly interested in such a thing if you have it to offer...

I saw your other post about Antiochus IV Epiphanes. I will respond separately, but basically that is the timeline I am challenging.

I believe verse 39 is actually about King Herod:

Daniel 11:39 - Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.

Herod rebuilt the Temple with a Roman fortress attached to it:



Again, Mark Antony is referenced in previous the verses, as well as in Acts 21:34, so it all lines up very well.



Herod was infamous for dividing the land for gain:

 

[Researcher]

My understanding:

With regard to "prophetic days" in the Bible - here is a rule to remember - if the actual word 'days' is used, it is actual [24-hour] days - otherwise, the year-for-a-day applies.

Yeah, there is a lot of debate on that. One argument is that the rule is broken in Ezekiel that actually uses the word 'day' to mean a year:

Ezekiel 4:6 - And when thou hast accomplished them, lie again on thy right side, and thou shalt bear the iniquity of the house of Judah forty days: I have appointed thee each day for a year.

However, that is in a different book.

Daniel 11:31 is describing the one-and-only real-and-true actual bona fide Abomination of Desolation ['event'] - which was instigated by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 167 B.C.

That is the traditional view amongst many Jews. However, when scrutinized it doesn't work. As I mentioned in a previous post, Antiochus IV Epiphanes is long dead by the time we get to Daniel 11:31.

For example, let us look at Daniel 11:16:

Daniel 11:16 - But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed.

Scholars have great trouble with this verse. They try to fit Antiochus III the Great into this prophecy, however he does not fit and the scholars admit it:

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers: "This has been applied to the conduct of Antiochus the Great, but history does not speak of any acts of destruction committed by him in Palestine. On the contrary, it is recorded of him that he treated the Jews with kindness."

Pulpit Commentary: "This certainly contradicts history as we have it elsewhere."

Daniel 11:16 - Kings of the South and North

The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand.

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This is because the verse is about Antiochus IV Epiphanes who begins to plan his second campaign into Egypt, aiming to solidify his control and perhaps even annex the kingdom. The phrase 'shall do according to his own will' suggests that Antiochus IV Epiphanes had gone above and beyond with his hubris and power goals.

As a consequence of this campaign, Antiochus IV Epiphanes will find himself going into the Glorious Land, i.e., Judea once again. The phrase 'which by his hand will be consumed' is a reference to the Maccabean Revolt, destruction and hardship that was soon to come.

 

[GaryA]

One argument is that the rule is broken in Ezekiel that actually uses the word 'day' to mean a year:

That is not the rule broken - it is the rule illustrated. And, in that context, the 'days' are literal - but, they represent 'years'.

And, I was specifically referring to the word 'days' being used in a defined-span-of-time context and not simply the word found anywhere in scripture in any context.

Also, I said the word 'days' and not the word 'day'.

I am only talking about the use of the word 'days' in describing a prophetic defined span of time.

 

[GaryA]

If the woman in Daniel 11:17 is not Cleopatra - who is it?

 

[GaryA]

The "sevens" in Daniel 9 are years.

The "sevens" in Daniel 9 are groups of years. (i.e. one "seven" = 7 years)

 

[GaryA]

That is the traditional view amongst many Jews. However, when scrutinized it doesn't work. As I mentioned in a previous post, Antiochus IV Epiphanes is long dead by the time we get to Daniel 11:31.

You cannot use an assumption about something as proof of the same.

 

[Rob7]

 

[JacobGilbert]

When I get some time I want to post my study on the Book of Daniel, especially chapters 11 and 12. Those two chapters are incredibly important when it comes to interpreting the precise timing of the Abomination of Desolation. I believe that one must be able to properly interpret every single verse before giving a final verdict on all of these timelines, including the ones in Book of Revelation. Most just gloss over Daniel entirely, yet they boldly post their theories without doing their homework.

For now, I will post a few verses and commentaries.



Many commentators believe that Daniel 11:19 is referring to Antiochus III the Great:

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However, if one begins from the first verse of Daniel 11 and carefully compares the verses with history, it can be easily proven that another, more accurate timeline of events can be formulated. Moreover, we discover that even Jesus himself was predicted to arrive and be persecuted. Even the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD is there. What the mainstream, so called 'scholars' have done is tamper with the chronological order of Daniel 11 to practically eliminate any reference to the Roman Empire, which can be seen rising from Daniel 11:20 onwards. The Crucifixion of course is eliminated as well. Was this done on purpose to hide Jesus from being seen in the Old Testament?

That being said, Daniel 11:19 is actually about Antiochus Epiphanes IV, *NOT* about Antiochus III as so many claim.

Here is an interesting piece of information:

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If Antiochus Epiphanes IV really did die soon after 'stumbling and falling' from a chariot, then we have an exact match for Daniel 11:19.

Interestingly, if one has ever seen the movie 'Cleopatra' with Elizabeth Taylor, then one has seen much of Daniel 11:20 onwards. The movie begins with the death of Pompey. Here he is:



This is how he died:

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Next is Julius Caesar:



The incredibly romantic yet tragic relationship between Mark Antony and Cleopatra are detailed soon after. Augustus is there as well. On and on it goes until it gets to the Herod Dynasty and the Abomination of Desolation.

Guess who this is?



Who was it that got so mad and had so many killed when he heard the news...

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It's absolutely stunning what has been there in Daniel 11 all along.

For me Luke makes the Abomination simple Luke 21:20-21 - And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.