168 BC · Intertestamental

Antiochus IV desecrates the temple

Antiochus Epiphanes set up the abomination that makes desolate and halted the daily sacrifice, the pattern Daniel foretold (Daniel 11:31).

📖 Daniel 11:31

31His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation.

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