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As we can see from an in-depth look at the prophecy of the 70 weeks, it has nothing to say directly about the Antichrist. The primary focus of the prophecy was to tell Daniel (and through him, us) WHEN the prophesied Messiah would appear in Israel. It also foretold the Jews’ overall rejection of Yeshua as that Messiah, and the consequences to Israel of that rejection. However, the Antichrist is indirectly tied to this prophecy, because he plays a prominent part in the final half of the 70th week which remains to be fulfilled. This 3½-year time period, which will occur just before the messianic age begins here on earth, is spoken of in the 11th and 13th chapters of the book of Revelation (as 1,260 days and 42 months, respectively). It is only after the completion of ALL of the 70 prophesied weeks, which will be fulfilled at the sounding of the seventh trumpet (Rev. 11:15), that transgression will be truly finished, an end of sins will indeed be made, reconciliation for iniquity will be initiated, and everlasting righteousness brought in to God’s children. At that time, the salvation of ALL of Israel will commence. May the end of the 70 weeks come soon!