Daniel 9:26 - Gabriel tells Daniel that the antichrist will be "of the people" that will destroy Jerusalem and the temple. This happened in 70 AD, but a probe of the historical record reveals more facts to consider. The temple was destroyed by Roman troops that were from the surrounding middle eastern nations. Other Scriptures also seem to suggest it will be from these areas that were part of the eastern leg of the Roman Empire that the antichrist will eventually arise.