The Write Up
The book of Daniel has chapters that are both historic and prophetic (meaning they are for the future). As you read through the book of Daniel, understanding what chapters are prophetic will help you with your end time study. Knowing that the Antichrist and the Abomination of Desolation is spoken about in this book will be important for you to know. Also, understanding some of the symbolism in this book can help make the read a little easier.
Good thing for you I listed those prophetic chapters, some of the symbolism, and where the Antichrist and the Abomination of Desolation is spoken about below!
Chapter Breakdown
Daniel 1 – Historic
Daniel 2 – Prophetic
Daneil 3 – Historic
Daniel 4 – Historic
Daniel 5 – Historic
Daniel 6 – Historic
Daniel 7 – Prophetic
Daniel 8 – Prophetic
Daniel 9 – Prophetic
Daniel 10 – Historic and setting the stage for prophetic
Daniel 11 – Prophetic
Daneil 12 – Prophetic
Daniel 2 Symbolism
Head - Babylon Empire
Chest and arms – Medo Persia Empire
Belly – Greek Empire
Legs – Roman Empire Empire
Toes – Revived Roman Empire (10 Nation Confederation)
Daniel 7 Symbolism
Lion – Babylon Empire
Bear – Medo Persia Empire
Leopard – Greek Empire
Dreadful beast – Roman Empire Empire
10 horns – Revived Roman Empire (10 Nation Confederation)
Will talk on antichrist, he is referred to as a little horn
Daniel 8 Symbolism
Ram – Medo Persia Empire
Goat– Greek Empire
Will talk on antichrist, he is referred to as a little horn
Abomination of Desolation is talked about
Daniel 9
Will talk on antichrist, he is referred to as “he” in Daniel 9:27
Abomination of Desolation is talked about
Daniel 11 Context
I see the North as the Seleucid Dynasty, headquarters in Syria. Antiochus and Antichrist come from here.
I see the South as the Ptolemaic Dynasty, headquarters in Egypt
We see various empires and rulers in this chapter. Antiochus will foreshadow the Antichrist with some of the scriptures in this chapter. I see double fulfillment of Antiochus and the Antichrist in verses 21-35. Just the Antichrist in verses 36-45. (From my perspective).
Abomination of Desolation is talked about
Daniel 12
Abomination of Desolation is talked about
Additional Resources
Want short overview of the book of Daniel? Click here.
Want to see a more in depth study with the prophetic chapters in Daniel? Click here.
Not sure what the Abomination of Desolation is? Click here.
Want some more nuggets on the various world empires? Click here.
Curious on the various timeframes you see in the book of Daniel? Click here.
The Bible Insert
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