The Interpretation of the Vision
Daniel 8:25 "And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify [himself] in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand."
shall cause craft... (Hebrew: mirmah, deceit) to prosper in his hand." This refers to his coming with all deceitfulness of unrighteousness to further his cause (Dan. 8:25; 2Thes. 2:8-12; Rev. 13:14; 19:20).
he shall magnify... This refers to exalting himself even above God (Dan. 11:36-39; 2Thes. 2:3-4; Rev. 13:1-18).
shall destroy many... This refers to his covenant of peace with Israel and his sudden breaking of it to destroy them (Dan. 8:25; 7:21; 9:27; 11:36-45; Rev. 12:13-17; 13:12-18).
he shall also... This will be the battle of Armageddon (Dan. 11:45; Joel 3:1-21; Zec. 14:1-21; Rev. 16:13-16; 19:11-21).
Prince of princes... Is speaking of Jesus. Destroying by peace is a trick of the Antichrist. If this is not speaking of him, it is certainly speaking of a type of Antichrist. This is speaking of a spiritual battle.
broken without hand... Jesus does defeat Satan and all of his fellows.
These certain facts can be learned about the forthcoming desecrator: (1) He will achieve great power by subduing others (Dan. 8:24). (2) He will rise to power by promising false security (Dan. 8:25). (3) He will be intelligent and persuasive (Dan. 8:23). (4) He will be controlled by another (Dan. 8:24), that is, Satan. (5) He will be an adversary of Israel and subjugate Israel to his authority (Dan. 8:24-25). (6) He will rise up in opposition to the Prince of princes, the Lord Jesus Christ (Dan. 8:25). (7) His rule will be terminated by divine judgment (Dan. 8:25).
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