![]() ![]() He shall also stand up against the Prince of princes - He shall exalt himself against the true God, the Lord of heaven and earth, abolishing his worship, and setting up idolatry in its stead. He certainly deceived many nations, and by his flatteries and frauds obtained, as well as enlarged his dominion and under the colour of peace, or pretended tranquillity, he oppressed the unwary, and destroyed multitudes:” see 1Ma 1:30. “He had no regard to piety or integrity, to any true or false God, but measured all things by the rule of his own convenience. ![]() The character which Grotius gives of Antiochus may serve to throw light on these clauses of the verse. ![]() Under pretence of peace and friendship, he invaded and spoiled both Egypt and Judea. And he shall magnify himself in his heart - Elated by his successes, he will always be aiming at more and more, and making further attempts and by peace shall destroy many - Without making war, and without being a declared enemy, or receiving injuries from them, he shall destroy many. Through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper - His craft and cunning shall succeed. ![]()
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