Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Desolation, Abomination of

(Mt. 24:15; Mk. 13:14; comp. Lk. 21:20), is interpreted of the eagles, the standards of the Roman army, which were an abomination to the Jews. These standards, rising over the site of the temple, were a sign that the holy place had fallen under the idolatrous Romans. The references are to Dan. 9:27.

• (See Abomination)