What does EGW write about...
Ellen Gould White über: "Does Ellen White say anything about the King of the North, who is also described in Daniel 11:40-45? It is very difficult to identify the King of the North; as long as one cannot define this clearly, one cannot understand these final verses in Daniel."
Answer
Ellen White emphasizes that the prophecies of Daniel 11 are almost fully fulfilled and the tribulation described therein will soon occur. She does not identify the \"King of the North\" by name in the present texts, but explains that these visions were sealed for the time of the end and can now be understood. The study of these chapters is of particular importance for our time, as the events lead to the investigative judgment and the second coming of Christ.
The Fulfillment of Daniel 11
In her writings she points out that we are near the conclusion of world history and the specific events of Daniel 11 are shortly before their final completion.
»The world is moved by the spirit of war. The prophecy of the eleventh chapter of Daniel has almost reached its full fulfillment. Soon the scenes of tribulation mentioned in the prophecies will take place.«
Understanding Daniel's Prophecies
Although Daniel did not fully understand his own visions, White assures that God has promised that \"the wise\" will comprehend these messages in the time of the end.
»As we approach the end of world history, the prophecies recorded by Daniel demand our special attention, as they refer precisely to the time in which we live. ... Satan has led many to believe that the prophetic portions of the writings of Daniel and John the Revelator cannot be understood. But the promise is clear that a special blessing will accompany the study of these prophecies. \"The wise will understand it\" (), was said of Daniel's visions, which were to be unsealed in the last days.«
The Sealing Until the Time of the End
The prophecies that refer to the last days were sealed until the time of the end, but now the time has come when knowledge about these events is increasing.
»But that part of his prophecy that referred to the last days was commanded to Daniel to be sealed and sealed \"until the time of the end.\" Only when we reach that time could a message concerning the judgment be proclaimed, based on the fulfillment of these prophecies. But at the time of the end, says the prophet, \"many will run to and fro, and knowledge will increase.\«
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