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And the king shall do according to his will - This may apply to Antiochus, who exalted himself above every god, called himself a god, sported with all religion, profaned the temple, etc., etc. But others think an antichristian power in the Church is intended; for in the language of this prophecy king is taken for power, a kingdom, etc. That such a power did spring up in the Church that acted in an arbitrary manner against all laws, human and Divine, is well known. This power showed itself in the Greek emperors in the east, and in the bishops of Rome in the west. And this is to continue.
Till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done - This is the same as what was called in Dan 8:19, the last end of the indignation; and Dan 9:27, the consummation; and means the end or consummation of God’s indignation against the Jews. And this seems more clearly expressed, Dan 12:7 : “When he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people.” We see this still subsisting in the Church of Rome; and it was a saying of Rabbi David Kimchi, “When Rome shall be laid waste, then shall be redemption for Israel.” For the destruction of Rome and the restoration of the Jews shall fall out about the same time. - Bp. Newton.