Matthew 24 and Luke 21 both give us details of the same conversation our Lord had with the disciples about the destruction of the temple and the end of the Hebrew dispensation. It was not directed towards us in the future. It was directed at the Jews of their day and was consummated when the Roman army destroyed Jerusalem.
Both Matthew and Luke document the beginning of the conversation.
In Matthew's account, Jesus specifically mentioned, "the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel."
There are two direct mentions of the abomination of desolation in Daniel (Dan 11:31, Dan 12:11), and one indirect by saying on the wings of abominations shall be one who desolates (Dan 9:27).
The mention in Dan 11:31 is not in correlation with what Jesus stated, which we know happened in 66-70 AD. It is when Antiochus IV Epiphanes was returning to Syria after his campaign against Egypt and heard the Jews were celebrating a rumor that he had died, so in rage he enters Jerusalem, killing 80,000 and taking others as slaves, and desecrates the temple.
The other two mentions of the abomination of desolation in Daniel are in correlation with what Jesus stated.
"And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate." (Dan 9:27B)
"And from the time that the regular burnt offering is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be 1,290 days." (Dan 12:11)
The Roman armies under Cestius entered the outskirts of Jerusalem in late 66 AD. This began the clock for 1290 days between the Roman armies that make desolate the city of Jerusalem and the end of the regular burnt offering that ceased to be offered mid-70AD. (Josephus Wars, II, 19:4, Wars, VI, 2:1)
All the prophecies in Daniel about the abomination of desolation have already taken place. Daniel 9:27 and Daniel 12:11 prophecy about the same abomination of desolation event in different settings that tell of the one and same event.
Biblically, we are not expecting another temple or abomination that makes desolation. "The shattering of the power of the holy people (Jewish people)", in accordance with the prophecies of Daniel were fulfilled in 70 AD. As told to Daniel, "Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand." (Dan 12:10)
In 70 AD the Words of our Lord came true, "There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”, and "The shattering of the power of the holy people (Jewish people)" happened as prophesied.
God Bless
Both Matthew and Luke document the beginning of the conversation.
- (Matthew) "Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (Mat 24:1-3)
- (Luke) "And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” (Luk 21:5-7)
- (Matthew) “So, when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak." (Mat 24:15-18)
- (Luke) “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, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it, for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written." (Luk 21:20-22)
In Matthew's account, Jesus specifically mentioned, "the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel."
There are two direct mentions of the abomination of desolation in Daniel (Dan 11:31, Dan 12:11), and one indirect by saying on the wings of abominations shall be one who desolates (Dan 9:27).
The mention in Dan 11:31 is not in correlation with what Jesus stated, which we know happened in 66-70 AD. It is when Antiochus IV Epiphanes was returning to Syria after his campaign against Egypt and heard the Jews were celebrating a rumor that he had died, so in rage he enters Jerusalem, killing 80,000 and taking others as slaves, and desecrates the temple.
The other two mentions of the abomination of desolation in Daniel are in correlation with what Jesus stated.
"And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate." (Dan 9:27B)
"And from the time that the regular burnt offering is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be 1,290 days." (Dan 12:11)
The Roman armies under Cestius entered the outskirts of Jerusalem in late 66 AD. This began the clock for 1290 days between the Roman armies that make desolate the city of Jerusalem and the end of the regular burnt offering that ceased to be offered mid-70AD. (Josephus Wars, II, 19:4, Wars, VI, 2:1)
All the prophecies in Daniel about the abomination of desolation have already taken place. Daniel 9:27 and Daniel 12:11 prophecy about the same abomination of desolation event in different settings that tell of the one and same event.
Biblically, we are not expecting another temple or abomination that makes desolation. "The shattering of the power of the holy people (Jewish people)", in accordance with the prophecies of Daniel were fulfilled in 70 AD. As told to Daniel, "Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand." (Dan 12:10)
In 70 AD the Words of our Lord came true, "There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”, and "The shattering of the power of the holy people (Jewish people)" happened as prophesied.
God Bless
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