And] That which followeth to the end of the Chapter is spoken properly (as some say, but without good warrant) of the Roman Antichrist. In deed the foure first verses fitly agree to him, or rather Antichrist exactly imitateth the cruell tyrant: but from the 40. verse to the end of the Chapter it appears from historie to be fulfilled in Antiochus Epiphanes: wherefore it is agreeable that the former things are properly spoken of him, and if not in all things, yet i many Antiochus might be a type of the Roman Antichrist. the king shall do according to his will] The Hebrew article, before the word king, doth manifestly referre the matter to the king spoken of before, but that without controversie was Antiochus Epiphanes. magnifie himself above every god] Because he shall forbid the use and exercise of any religion, but only of that which he shall establish. 1 Mac. 1. 41. and 3. 29. Hereby he exalteth himself above every God: the same doth Saint Paul foretell of the Pope, 2 Thessalonians 2:4. speak marvellous things] See Daniel 7:25. &Daniel 8:10. 25. 1Ma 1:46. &c. till the indignation be accomplished] Till the terme set down by God for his judgements, and visitation of his people.