found Quora answer saying ppl interpret it as referring to “Israel” as in descendants of Israel etc. Rep Allen prob misinterpreted from listening to Ralph Drollinger, the Trump Admin Bible teacher who’s been implying it refers to modern nation-state of Israel www.businessinsider.com/ralph-drolli...

oh yeah, it makes sense but only via a very modern reading that's particular to a subset of (apocalyptic) American evangelicals religionnews.com/2017/12/11/t...

Trump's recognition of Jerusalem excites apocalyptic fervor

(RNS) — Some evangelical Christian leaders have greeted it as the beginning of a final battle between good and evil, writes Matthew Gabriele. (COMMENTARY)