pollute the sanctuary. By putting up the "abomination" (the Asherah, App-42), which brings on the judgment of "desolation". The end is marked by the "cleansing of the sanctuary" (Daniel 8:14; Daniel 9:24). App-89.
take away the daily sacrifice. This marks the middle of the "week", or the last seven years. See Daniel 8:11; Daniel 8:12; Daniel 9:27; Daniel 12:11. and App-89. From this point he is energized by Satan.
place the abomination, &c. This accompanies the taking away of the daily sacrifice (Daniel 8:13; Daniel 9:27; Daniel 12:11. and App-89). Our Lord refers to this verse in Matthew 24:15.