The Lord described a despicable despot to the Prophet Daniel.
“There will arise in his place a despicable man not entitled to inherit the majesty of the kingdom, but he will come without warning and gain the kingdom by intrigue.” [1]
“Large armies will be broken and swept away before him…” [2]
“…Alliances will be made with him, but he will undermine them by deceit. …He will have but a small following, he will emerge and become strong.” [3]
“Without warning, he will assail the most powerful men… he will reward them with plunder, spoil and wealth while devising plots against their strongholds…” [4]
“…He will take furious action against the holy covenant, again showing favor to those who abandon the holy covenant.” [5]
“His armed forces will profane the sanctuary and fortress. They will abolish the daily burnt offering and set up the abomination that causes desolation.” [6]
“Those who act wickedly against the covenant he will corrupt with his blandishments, but the people who know their God will stand firm and prevail.” [7]
“Those among the people who have discernment will cause the rest of the people to understand what is happening; nevertheless, for a while they will fall victim to sword, fire, exile and pillage.” [8]
“Even some of those with discernment will stumble, so that some of them will be refined, purified and cleansed for an end yet to come at the designated time.” [9]
“The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt himself and consider himself greater than any god, and he will utter monstrous blasphemies against the God of gods.” [10]
“He won’t show respect for any god, because he will consider himself greater than all of them.” [11]
“He will honor the god of strongholds; with gold, silver, precious stones and other costly things he will honor a god unknown to his ancestors.” [12]
“…He will confer honor on those he acknowledges, causing them to rule over many and distributing land as a reward.” [13]
“Finally, when he pitches the tents of his palace between the seas and the mountain of the holy Glory, he will come to his end, with no one to help him.” [14]
“There will be a time of distress unparalleled… At that time, your people [Daniel’s] will be delivered, everyone whose name is found written in the book. Many of those sleeping in the dust of the earth will awaken, some to everlasting life and some to everlasting shame and abhorrence. But those who can discern will shine like the brightness of heaven’s dome, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.” [15]
This is good news! The discerning people of God will be shining brightly and turning many people to righteousness even during the days of the despicable despot’s reign.
“…Many will rush here and there as knowledge increases.” [16]
“Many will purify, cleanse, and refine themselves; but the wicked will keep on acting wickedly, and none of the wicked will understand. But those with discernment will understand.” [17]
“But you [Daniel], go your way until the end comes. Then you will rest and rise for your reward, at the end of days.” [18]
[1] Daniel 11:21
[2] Daniel 11:22
[3] Daniel 11:23
[4] Daniel 11:24
[5] Daniel 11:30
[6] Daniel 11:31
[7] Daniel 11:32
[8] Daniel 11:33
[9] Daniel 11:35
[10] Daniel 11:36
[11] Daniel 11:37
[12] Daniel 11:38
[13] Daniel 11:39
[14] Daniel 11:45
[15] Daniel 12:1-3
[16] Daniel 12:4
[17] Daniel 12:10
[18] Daniel 12:13
All Bible quotes from the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
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