Antiochus Epiphanes

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The 42 months refers to the reign of the Antichrist,

specifically, the last half (3 1/2 years)

of the seven-year tribulation.

At the beginning of that time,

the Antichrist will break his covenant with Israel

and set up “the abomination that causes desolation”

Mark 13.14; cf. Daniel 9.27

an act that links the Antichrist to Antiochus Epiphanes,

who similarly defiled the temple.



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