By David Ettinger
The Abraham Accord
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, President Trump brokered a major peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. This breakthrough pact, called “The Abraham Accord,” was signed at the White House, with President Trump calling it “an incredible day for the world.”[1]

For now, the treaty is good as it normalizes relations between Israel and two nations which formally did not recognize Israel’s “legitimacy.” From a human perspective, this is indeed a good thing, and – for now – the people of all three nations will benefit from it.
However, from a spiritual perspective, I see trouble brewing for Israel as she continues to rely upon her human adeptness to survive rather than turning to God. Israel’s shunning of God will lead her down the path to the Antichrist, and this accord could play a massive role in end-time events.
Instructive Language
Students of prophecy know that the world is heading toward a secular, one-world government where humanism will rule the day. It is instructive, then, that some of the quotes coming out of the White House signing ceremony oozed new-age, all-inclusive language.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the Abraham Accord as “the dawn of a new Middle East.”[2] And President Trump lauded the signing as enabling the three nations “to take a major stride toward a future where people of all faiths live together in peace and prosperity.”[3] He further added that the accord opens the doors for Muslims, Jews, and Christians “to live together, pray together, and dream together.”[4]
Despite President Trump’s good intentions – and I truly believe his intentions are good – his language drips with one-world, humanistic savor.

Biblically Speaking
So, how is it possible for the Abraham Accord to serve as a harbinger for the Antichrist? The key is Daniel 9:27: “He [the Antichrist] will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.”
The timeframe is the 70th Week of the Book of Daniel – the final 7 years of this era of human history – and the two parties are Israel and the Antichrist. This verse tells us that the Antichrist (Israel won’t know it’s him) will sign a 7-year peace pact with the Jewish nation, but will savagely turn on Israel halfway through it, thus shattering the peace.
Now, notice that the Antichrist will not “create” a brand-new covenant with Israel, but will “confirm” one. The Hebrew for “confirm” is gawbar, which means “to strengthen.” In other words, the Antichrist will re-enforce an already-existing peace treaty with Israel, not create an entirely new one.
Oh, and another thing, no doubt other Arab nations will sign on to this agreement. Is it possible that a total of 10 nations will sign on? After all, in describing the Antichrist, we read in Revelation 13:1: “The dragon [Satan] stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast [the Antichrist] coming out of the sea. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name.”

Speculation of Course
Of course this is speculation, as I am a student of end-times prophecy. But I point to several factors:
1. We are living in extraordinary times where events – bad events – are moving at speeds we’ve never before witnessed.
2. Israel is destined to enter into an already-existing peace treaty with the Antichrist, and here she is signing unprecedented peace treaties with Arab nations.
3. Though Bible-studying Christians differ greatly in their interpretation of end-times prophecy, the vast majority of us believe Christ’s return is growing very, very near.
And if number 3 is accurate, then the events which will lead to our Lord’s return must soon begin unfolding. Perhaps the signing of the Abraham Accord is that first major step, and one which will serve as a harbinger to the Antichrist!
[1] https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/israel-uae-bahrain-sign-game-changing-normalization-deal-watch-live-642368
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
Bruce Cooper
September 16, 2020
Always appreciate your insight on Israel and end times prophecy David, thank you for keeping us aware of developments and possibilities! Blessings.
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dettinger47
September 16, 2020
Thank you, Bruce. Appreciate it.
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Tom
September 16, 2020
Thanks, David. I saw this treaty on the news and didn’t give it much thought, but there may be ramifications as you suggest.
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dettinger47
September 16, 2020
Definitely something to keep our eyes on. Thanks Tom.
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Blue Collar Theologian
September 16, 2020
Hi, David! Right after I saw the news on Israel and the UAE I asked if you would write on this and you said, “no, we no what happens.” I did not think Bahrain would sign this quickly, but I am glad they have (helps the USA, had to throw that in there, sorry!). House of Saud is obviously the main player to watch (clearly they are a part of this process and only God knows when Saudi Arabia will join). I also think that Trump has good intentions with this peace deal.
David, THANK YOU for writing on this! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. You have an audience who needs to read/ hear what the Lord has you to say! I have tried to talk about this with people in my sphere of influence and they tell me they don’t want to hear it, so thank you for affirming me. To me, of all the things that have happened in 2020, this is the most significant. Each day Scripture unfolds in front of us more and more. I NEVER understood how end time events could happen so fast. 2020 is giving me an idea of how fast things can move/change etc. Thank you, David, for writing this!!!!
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dettinger47
September 16, 2020
Thanks for the kind words, Mandy. I absolutely agree with you about 2020 showing us how fast things can move and change. You nailed it!
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heavensreef
September 16, 2020
Thank you for sharing all of this…….it is important that as Christians that we keep watch and are aware. Let us continually look vertical…….none of us should be surprised when HE returns. I would never have thought in my lifetime……but now I think it is possible!!
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dettinger47
September 16, 2020
I agree, Maxine!
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vicklea
September 16, 2020
I actually thought this to myself when I saw the peace accord meeting, but I didn’t have the scriptural knowledge that you have to communicate it. Thank you!
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dettinger47
September 16, 2020
Thank you, Vickie.
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Lisa Beth
September 16, 2020
Good post David, and very necessary observations! The other thing I’m watching (as wide eyed Armenian) is Trump’s new alliance with Turkish Pres Erdogan. (seemingly wasn’t like that last year).
Erdogan has a militant mission to resurrect the Ottoman Empire and usher in the Caliphate.
Gears are turning and, as you said, events are moving at warp speed.
So important to know Gods word! Thank you for bringing this forth, looking forward to follow up posts!
Press on brother!
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dettinger47
September 17, 2020
Thank you, Lisa Beth. I’m with you on Erdogan and his aspirations of a revived Ottoman Empire.
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Bill Sweeney
September 21, 2020
Good post, David. I am thinking that President Trump gets reelected to bring “peace” to the middle east.
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dettinger47
September 21, 2020
A brief peace, at least.
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Bill Sweeney
September 22, 2020
I don’t mean that President Trump will be the one to divide Jerusalem, but I think he will broker more “peace” agreements between Israel and Arab nations.
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dettinger47
September 22, 2020
I believe you’re correct, Bill.
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