Matthew 24:15

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"When, therefore, you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),

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The Holy Place was the sanctuary area of Jerusalem’s temple, where the “abomination of desolation” would signal impending judgment. Judea was the surrounding Jewish region, and the Mount of Olives east of Jerusalem was where Jesus gave this warning, directing those in Judea to flee when the sign appeared.

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Matthew 24:15 mentions Holy Place, Judea and Mount of Olives.

Judea · Davidbena
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