an host was given him against the daily sacrifice] Or, the host was given over for the transgression against the daily sacrifice. The faithfull shall be in great danger of apostating from the true religion: and Antiochus shall give them many occasions to do it, and shall seek to induce them to it, and the Lord shall put them to this triall, Chap. 11. 32. 35. cast down the truth] All use, preaching, and profession of Gods truth and doctrine of salvation, shall be forbidden and suppressed by Antiochus: who did seek to destroy the very books of the Law, 1Ma 1:59.