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Neither shall he regard the gods of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god; for he shall magnify himself above all.
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A Figure of Great Debate
Scholars widely disagree on the identity of the ruler described. Some commentaries identify him as the historical figure Antiochus Epiphanes. Others, like John Calvin, argue he represents the Roman Empire. A third major view, held by commentators like John Gill, interprets this as a prophecy of the Antichrist, often associated with the Papacy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers - The God that his fathers or ancestors had worshipped. This means he would not be b…
19th Century
Anglican
Neither shall they.— A further description is now given of the godlessness of this king, but the people of Israel are no longer me…
16th Century
Protestant
I do not wonder that those who interpret this prophecy as referring to Antiochus experience some difficulty with these words; for they cannot satis…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers Of the apostles of Christ, from whom he pretends to descend, and whos…
The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators widely differ regarding it. From Antiochus, the account seems to pass to antichr…
