Dan 9:20 | MHM | STEP | Gabriel’s Message and the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks This section describes how Daniel, while he was praying and confessing the sins of Israel, received a special answer from God. The angel Gabriel comes to give Daniel understanding about the future of God’s people. Gabriel explains a prophecy called the “seventy weeks,” which tells about the coming of the Messiah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the end of sin. This prophecy is very important for understanding God’s plan of salvation and the coming of Jesus Christ. v. 20 : While Daniel is still speaking, praying, confessing his own sin and the sin of Israel, and presenting his request to God for Jerusalem, his prayer is quickly heard. He is honest and humble before God, showing true repentance.

‏ Daniel 9:20

Gabriel’s Message and the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks

This section describes how Daniel, while he was praying and confessing the sins of Israel, received a special answer from God. The angel Gabriel comes to give Daniel understanding about the future of God’s people. Gabriel explains a prophecy called the “seventy weeks,” which tells about the coming of the Messiah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the end of sin. This prophecy is very important for understanding God’s plan of salvation and the coming of Jesus Christ.

v. 20: While Daniel is still speaking, praying, confessing his own sin and the sin of Israel, and presenting his request to God for Jerusalem, his prayer is quickly heard. He is honest and humble before God, showing true repentance.