28 The king of Syria will return home with all the loot he has captured, determined to destroy the religion of God's people. He will do as he pleases and then return to his own land.
29 “Later on he will invade Egypt again, but this time things will turn out differently.
30 The Romans will come in ships and oppose him, and he will be frightened.“Then he will turn back in a rage and try to destroy the religion of God's people. He will follow the advice of those who have abandoned that religion.
31 Some of his soldiers will desecrate the Temple. They will stop the daily sacrifices and set up The Awful Horror.
32 By deceit the king will win the support of those who have already abandoned their religion, but those who follow God will fight back.
33 Wise leaders of the people will share their wisdom with many others. But for a while some of them will be killed in battle or be burnt to death, and some will be robbed and made prisoners.
34 While the killing is going on, God's people will receive a little help, even though many who join them will do so for selfish reasons.