Daniel 11:32

"“Forces from him will profane the sanctuary, even the fortress, and will take away the continual burnt offering. Then they will set up the abomination that makes desolate."

Key Reflection

This verse describes a profound spiritual crisis where external forces defile God's sanctuary, symbolizing the corruption of religious practices and institutions. The "abomination that makes desolate" represents an even more grievous act that further desecrates the sacred space, foreshadowing the ultimate rejection of divine presence and worship.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And such as do wickedly against the covenant -That is, among the Jews. They who apostatized, and who became willing to receive the religion of foreigners. There “was” such a party in Jerusalem, and it was numerous. See Jahn, “Heb. Commonwealth,” pp. 258, 259. Compare 1 Macc. 1:52: “Then many of the people were gathered unto them, to wit, every one that forsook the law; and so they committed evils in the land.” Shall he corrupt by flatteries -By flattering promises of his favor, of office, of national prosperity .... See the notes atDaniel 11:21.

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