Daniel 11:31–39

31 “His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice.q Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation.r 32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resists him.

33 “Those who are wise will instructt many, though for a time they will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered.u 34 When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincerev will join them. 35 Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined,w purified and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.

The King Who Exalts Himself

36 “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himselfx above every god and will say unheard-of thingsy against the God of gods.z He will be successful until the time of wratha is completed, for what has been determined must take place.b 37 He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. 38 Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his ancestors he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts. 39 He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him. He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price.d