Daniel 9:27 - This lesson marks the start of a lengthy study of Daniel 9:27, one of the hub verses of Bible prophecy. The "he" in this verse is the antichrist, and this is reinforced in Jesus' own comments about this very passage in Daniel. This verse concerns the start of the seven-year Tribulation and it must be read and interpreted literally. It is clear that Israel will be motivated to strike some sort of deal with the antichrist. But why?