đź“ś Daniel 12:10 (KJV)
"Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand."
📖 Josephus – War of the Jews, Book 6, Chapter 5
- Comet like a sword over Jerusalem for a year
- Light around the altar and Temple at 3 a.m.
- Heifer gave birth to a lamb in the Temple
- Chariots in the sky, ghostly voices
- People misunderstood or ignored the signs
🧠Comparison: Daniel 12:10 vs Josephus' Account
| Daniel 12:10 | Josephus, Book 6.5.3 |
|---|---|
| “Many shall be purified…” | Early Christians fled Jerusalem (Matt 24:16), were spared. |
| “The wicked shall do wickedly” | Internal strife, murder, false prophets, and Temple desecration. |
| “None of the wicked shall understand” | Despite signs, people ignored or misunderstood God's warnings. |
| “But the wise shall understand” | Believers who remembered Jesus' words fled and survived. |
✝️ Final Thought
Daniel foretold a time of testing where only the spiritually alert would understand. Josephus confirmed that many saw signs but failed to recognize their meaning. Those who listened and acted were saved.