1335 Days of Daniel 12:12

Question from the paper “Abomination of Desolation”:

According to this interpretation of the 1290 days, what would be the significance of the 45 days after when the 1335 days are accomplished and those who have waited are blessed?

Answer:

“Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five days.” Dan. 12:12

This period of 1335 days gives an overall picture of the Hebrews’ struggle to obtain a peaceful happy land. Spiritually, it is a pattern for all generations.
The story starts in Egypt whilst in bondage. Preparing for the Exodus the congregation of Israel were to select the paschal lamb on 10/1 Abib, and keep it until 14/1 then kill it in the evening, now 15/1. See Exd. 12:1-7. This was the beginning of Passover, and eating of unleavened bread, and was introduced into the sanctuary service. The sacred year continued for 6 months ending on 15/7 Tishri, Feast of Tabernacles. 180 days each year for 7 years = 1260 days.
When starting to total a lengthy period of struggle with the ups and downs, and many graphic illustrations, the five days of keeping the paschal lamb is added, thus 1260 + 5 = 1265 days.

However, there is more, for this did not bring the desired freedom and happiness in pre-exilic days. Not until Judas Maccabeus’ victory over Antiochus Epiphanes in post-exilic days did this eventuate. The temple was then restored and the ceremonial services renewed. This celebration is called the Feast of Dedication on 25/9 Casleu. 2 Macc. 10:5 – an additional 70 days. The Kingdom of the Jews had the contented, liberated life they had sought for many years. See Macc. 14:8-13.

These days add up 1335:
1. 10/1 – 15/1 - choosing the Paschal lamb until it was killed = 5 days
2. 15/1 to 15/7 - 180 days X 7 half-years (over a seven year period = 1260 days
3. 15/7 to 25/9 = 70 days

As mentioned in the paper, “Abomination of Desolation”, Jereboam’s celebration of idolatry was 30 days after the Feast of Tabernacles then it was 40 days to the Feast of Dedication.

John 10:22 refers to the Feast of Dedication, “And it was at Jerusalem the feast of dedication, and it was winter.”