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Adventistische Schriften über: "Abomination of Desolation in Jesus' End-Time Discourse"
Answer
The “abomination of desolation” that Jesus spoke of in his end‑time discourse referred directly to the Roman armies that surrounded Jerusalem and eventually destroyed it. This event had already been foretold by the prophet Daniel and served as a warning to the disciples to flee immediately from the city to the mountains. The placing of the idolatrous Roman military standards on holy ground marked the moment when believers had to leave everything behind without hesitation to escape destruction.
The Roman armies as the abomination of desolation
The “abomination of desolation” is referred to as “armies” in Luke 21:20 and points to the Roman army. “And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then recognize that its desolation is near.” This devastating power is described by Daniel as follows: “And the people of a prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary…” This is a clear prophecy of Jerusalem’s destruction by the Roman armies.
The warning signal to flee
Jesus announced to the listening disciples the judgments that would break upon rebellious Israel... If the idolatrous Roman standards were set up on holy ground that extended a few stadia beyond the city walls, then Christ’s followers were to find safety in flight. When the warning sign was seen, those who wished to escape were not to allow any delay.
Fulfillment of Daniel’s warning
He gave them a sign by which they should recognize when this dreadful upheaval was imminent. It was the “abomination of desolation” that stood “on the holy place”; or, as Luke expressed it, the sign was “Jerusalem, surrounded by armies.” The fulfillment of this sign is recorded by the historian Josephus.
- Destruction of Jerusalem
- Daniel prophecy abomination
- Jesus' end‑time discourse flight
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