The Abomination of Desolation - St. Marys Coptic Orthodox Church

THE UNHOLY TRINITY 59
praised and “appreciated,” and it seems that Antichrist will perfect
this potent weapon, becoming a master of flatteries in order to
deceive all and “obtain the kingdom by flatteries.”
Another weapon he will use is money and worldly possessions
which he will shower on his followers. “But he shall have power over
the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things
of Egypt.” (Dan 11:43) He will use the vast riches at his disposal to
reward his followers. He will also entice people by giving them gifts
of land and good positions in his government. “And he shall cause
them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.” (Dan
11:39)
He lieth in ambush with the rich" (ver. 8). What rich, but those
whom he will load with this world's gifts? And he is therefore said to
lie in ambush with them, because he will display their false
happiness to deceive men; who, when with a perverted will they
desire to be such as they, and seek not the good things eternal, will
fall into his snares. 1
DURATION OF HIS REIGN:
“And power was given unto him to continue forty and two
months.” (Rev 13:5) Forty two months is three and a half years, the
same as “A thousand two hundred and threescore days,” of
Revelation 12:6, and “A time, and times, and half a time,” of
Revelation 12:14.
The Book of Daniel also predicts that the reign of Antichrist will
be for, “A time, times and a half,” (Dan 12:7) the Apocalyptic three
and a half years which is interpreted as a time that will be cut short,
according to the promise of the Lord that, “For the elect's sake those
days shall be shortened.” (Matt 24:22)
HIS WORSHIP:
“And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him whose
names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the
1 Augustin of Hippo: Commentary on the Psalms