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Luke 21:20

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Luke 21:20 — KJV

Theological / Devotional

Compassed with armies. That is, encircled by the Roman legions. For comment see on Matt. 24:2, 15–20.

Desolation thereof. The destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 meant “the end” of the Jewish nation as such (see on Matt. 24:14, 15).

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