Is the World Preparing to “Impose” Peace on Israel?
“He shall confirm a covenant with many for one week…”
(Daniel 9:27)
On May 19, 2025, leaders from Spain, France, the UK, and Canada declared they may need to take “concrete steps” against Israel if it resists the creation of a Palestinian state. These statements are beginning to echo the prophetic language of Daniel 9:27—a covenant made “with many,” likely imposed upon Israel, not freely embraced.
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Daniel 9:27
“Confirm a covenant” in Hebrew
Hebrew: וְהִגְבִּיר (vehigbîr)
Root: גָּבַר (gābar) = to enforce, strengthen, or prevail over
•It’s in the Hiphil stem (causative): means “he will cause a covenant to prevail”
•Not a mutual agreement—implies imposed, strengthened, or forced treaty
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Daniel 9:27 suggests the Antichrist won’t just make a treaty—he’ll impose one, likely on a resistant Israel.
Also:
•Isaiah 28:15 — “covenant with death”
•1 Thess. 5:3 — “peace and safety” then sudden destruction
•Rev. 6:2 — false peace, then war
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Daniel 9:27 – Not Christ, but the Antichrist
The Hebrew verb for “confirm” (gābar) can mean to “enforce,” “strengthen,” or “prevail over” a covenant. This hints not at mutual agreement, but a pressure-based imposition—a treaty forged through political leverage, not peace.
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Yesterday’s Headlines, Tomorrow’s Fulfillment?
“We will need to recognize a Palestinian state…”
“Concrete steps will follow if Israel does not cooperate…”
“A united international coalition may act…”
These statements foreshadow the prophetic setup:
•A powerful global coalition
•A coerced or imposed agreement
•A seven-year covenant later broken by the Antichrist
This isn’t the fulfillment—but it may well be the shadow of the coming storm.
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Why It Matters:
1.The Covenant Will Be Political, Not Spiritual
Jesus didn’t negotiate temporary treaties—He inaugurated an eternal covenant in His blood (Hebrews 13:20).
2.“He” Is the Antichrist
The nearest antecedent in Daniel 9:26 is “the prince who shall come”, a future Roman-rooted ruler who brings destruction, not salvation.
3.The Treaty Will Be Broken
In the middle of the 7 years, the Antichrist will betray Israel, stop temple worship, and declare himself god (2 Thess. 2:4).
4.Jesus Pointed to This
“When you see the abomination of desolation… spoken of by the prophet Daniel…” (Matt. 24:15)
Christ Himself told us this is future.
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Key Connections:
•Daniel 9:27 – A 7-year covenant confirmed by a coming prince
•Isaiah 28:15 – “We have made a covenant with death…”
•1 Thessalonians 5:3 – “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction
•Revelation 6:2 – The first rider on a white horse brings false peace
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“When the nations of the world pressure Israel into a covenant it does not want, that moment will set the stage for Daniel’s 70th week. This won’t be peace—it will be a countdown to judgment.”
— Dr. Charlie Dyer
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We’re not looking for signs—we’re listening for the trumpet (1 Thess. 4:16).
But these shadows remind us how close the Tribulation is. The stage is set. The actors are moving. The curtain is about to rise.
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