My Bible Question of the Day

I have always been a student of Theology, regardless of a position of opinion on organized religion. Here today I came across this section of scriptures in Daniel, which talks about the end times. I find it weird this section about "The King who exalts himself," seems to be the current situation... it says Libya and Egypt will be subdued... hmm? what do you think? could this be our current sitation? Starting at verse 42 I find it interesting that the scriptures are that specific about Libya and Egypt.

The King Who Exalts Himself

36 “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place. 37 He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. 38 Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his ancestors he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts. 39 He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him. He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price.[d]

40 “At the time of the end the king of the South will engage him in battle, and the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots and cavalry and a great fleet of ships. He will invade many countries and sweep through them like a flood. 41 He will also invade the Beautiful Land. Many countries will fall, but Edom, Moab and the leaders of Ammon will be delivered from his hand. 42 He will extend his power over many countries; Egypt will not escape. 43 He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and all the riches of Egypt, with the Libyans and Cushites[e] in submission. 44 But reports from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will set out in a great rage to destroy and annihilate many. 45 He will pitch his royal tents between the seas at[f] the beautiful holy mountain. Yet he will come to his end, and no one will help him.

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There are a couple reasons I think this is talking about today's society. One it comes right after the prophecies about the end of days and the wars during times of "peace." Second it is the final words in the book of Daniel, to me which signifies the final battle between the Lord almighty and the anti-christ.

Something I find interesting is that the King of the North ( which I could see being Russia) has actually put troops in the southern allies and has set ships out in the same fashion. The specific inclusion of Egypt, Libya and the Cushities is very important.