31 ‘His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice. Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation. 32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.

33 ‘Those who are wise will instruct many, though for a time they will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered.

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