What Is the Abomination of Desolation? What Jesus’ Warning Means

Abomination of desolation depicted near the temple in Jerusalem, illustrating Jesus’ end-time prophecy in Matthew 24.

Featured Snippet: The abomination of desolation is a prophetic sign described in Daniel and specifically mentioned by Jesus Christ in Matthew 24:15. An ancient fulfillment occurred when Antiochus IV Epiphanes desecrated the temple in Jerusalem, but Jesus’ warning points to a future end-time fulfillment connected with Jerusalem, the Great Tribulation, and events preceding His return. … Read more