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30 The ships of Kittim[a] will come against him, and he will lose heart. Then he will turn back and vent his rage against the holy covenant. When he returns, he will favor those who forsake the holy covenant.

31 “His forces will rise up and profane the fortified Temple; they will stop the daily offering and set up the abomination of desolation. [b] 32 With smooth words he will seduce those who act wickedly against the covenant, but the people who know their God will stand strong and prevail.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 11:30 Or, Cyprus (later associated with Romans).
  2. Daniel 11:32 Probably an idol in the Holy place; cf. Matt. 24:15; Mark 13:14.