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href="/bsb/daniel/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He instructed me and said to me, &#8220Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He explained to me, “Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He made me understand, speaking with me and saying, “O Daniel, I have now come out to give you insight and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he informed <i>me</i>, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he informed <i>me,</i> and talked with me, and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he instructed <i>me</i> and talked with me and said, “Daniel, I have come now to give you insight with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He gave me instruction and talked with me and said, &#8220O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he gave <i>me</i> instruction and talked with me, and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he made <i>me</i> understand and spoke with me and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He instructed me and he talked with me and said, “O Daniel, I have now come to give you insight <i>and</i> wisdom and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gave me this explanation: “Daniel, I’ve come now to give you understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gave me this explanation: &#8220Daniel, I&#8217ve come now to give you understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he instructed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee wisdom and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and he explained: Daniel, I am here to help you understand the vision. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he instructed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to make thee skilful of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He informed me, "Daniel, this time I have come to give you insight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He explained, "Daniel, I have come here to help you understand the prophecy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He gave instructions, and this is what he spoke to me: 'Daniel, I've now come to give you insight and understanding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: ?O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He spoke with me, instructing me as follows: "Daniel, I have now come to impart understanding to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He instructed me, and talked with me, and said, "Daniel, I have now come forth to give you wisdom and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He instructed me and talked with me, and said, “Daniel, I have now come to give you wisdom and understanding. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he gives understanding, and speaks with me, and says, O Daniel, now I have come forth to cause you to consider understanding wisely;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he giveth understanding, and speaketh with me, and saith, 'O Daniel, now I have come forth to cause thee to consider understanding wisely;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will cause to understand, and will speak with me, and say, O Daniel, now came I forth to teach thee understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he instructed me, and spoke to me, and said: O Daniel, I am now come forth to teach thee, and that thou mightest understand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he instructed me, and he spoke to me and said, “Now, Daniel, I have come forth to teach you and to help you understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He instructed me in these words: “Daniel, I have now come to give you understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He came and said to me, “Daniel, I have now come out to give you wisdom and understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he came and talked to me and said to me, O Daniel, I am now come forth to instruct you, so that you might understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he came and he spoke with me and said to me: “Daniel, now I have come forth that I would teach you that you will understand<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made me to understand, and talked with me, and said: 'O Daniel, I am now come forth to make thee skilful of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he instructed me, and spoke with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to impart to thee understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/9-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=3419" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/9.htm">Gabriel's Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: way·yā·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">He instructed me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: dā·nî·yêl (N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">“O Daniel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">I have come</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">now</a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: lə·haś·kî·lə·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 2ms) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">to give you insight</a> <a href="/hebrew/998.htm" title="998: ḇî·nāh (N-fs) -- An understanding. From biyn; understanding.">and understanding.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/8-16.htm">Daniel 8:16</a></span><br />And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-14.htm">Daniel 10:14</a></span><br />Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-11.htm">Daniel 10:11-12</a></span><br />He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. / “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-21.htm">Daniel 10:21</a></span><br />But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-16.htm">Daniel 7:16</a></span><br />I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Zechariah 1:9</a></span><br />“What are these, my lord?” I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, “I will show you what they are.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-13.htm">Zechariah 1:13-14</a></span><br />So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me. / Then the angel who was speaking with me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-19.htm">Zechariah 1:19</a></span><br />So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these?” And he told me, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Zechariah 4:1</a></span><br />Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-5.htm">Zechariah 4:5</a></span><br />“Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13</a></span><br />“Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a></span><br />“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-28</a></span><br />In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. / The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-45.htm">Luke 24:45</a></span><br />Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Acts 8:30-31</a></span><br />So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give you skill and understanding.</p><p class="hdg">he informed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-27</a></b></br> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-16.htm">Daniel 8:16</a></b></br> And I heard a man's voice between <i>the banks of</i> Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this <i>man</i> to understand the vision.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/10-21.htm">Daniel 10:21</a></b></br> But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and <i>there is</i> none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.</p><p class="hdg">five thee skill and understanding.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/9-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/daniel/2-17.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/daniel/5-14.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-48.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/daniel/1-4.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/daniel/1-19.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/daniel/8-26.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/daniel/8-18.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-18.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/daniel/9-13.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/daniel/5-14.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/9-27.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/daniel/9-23.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/daniel/10-1.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/9-23.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-33.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/hosea/7-15.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/amos/5-16.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/daniel/10-15.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/daniel/9-23.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/daniel/9-23.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-1.htm">Daniel, considering the time of the captivity,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-3.htm">makes confession of sins,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-16.htm">and prays for the restoration of Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-20.htm">Gabriel informs him of the seventy weeks.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The context is a vision Daniel receives during the reign of Darius. The angel Gabriel, who is known for delivering messages from God, is the one instructing Daniel. This highlights the importance of the message, as Gabriel also appeared to Mary in the New Testament to announce the birth of Jesus (<a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-38</a>). The act of instruction suggests a divine revelation, emphasizing the role of angels as messengers and teachers in biblical narratives.<p><b>O Daniel,</b><br>The use of Daniel's name signifies a personal and intimate communication. Daniel, whose name means "God is my judge," is a key figure in the Old Testament known for his unwavering faith and integrity. His experiences in Babylon, including interpreting dreams and surviving the lion's den, demonstrate his role as a prophet and a man of God. The personal address underscores the significance of the message and Daniel's favored status before God.<p><b>I have come now</b><br>This indicates a specific mission and timing. Gabriel's arrival is in response to Daniel's prayer and fasting, as described earlier in the chapter. The immediacy of "now" suggests the urgency and importance of the message. It also reflects the divine timing in God's plan, as seen throughout scripture where God intervenes at critical moments, such as the Exodus or the coming of Christ.<p><b>to give you insight and understanding.</b><br>The purpose of Gabriel's visit is to provide Daniel with wisdom and clarity regarding the vision he has seen. Insight and understanding are gifts from God, often associated with the Holy Spirit's work in the New Testament (<a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-16</a>). This phrase highlights the theme of divine revelation, where God imparts knowledge to His prophets to guide His people. It also foreshadows the greater understanding that will come through Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God (<a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A prophet and a man of God who is in exile in Babylon. Known for his faithfulness and wisdom, Daniel is a key figure in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of interpreting dreams and visions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gabriel.htm">Gabriel</a></b><br>An angel sent by God to deliver messages to His people. In this context, Gabriel is the one who provides Daniel with insight and understanding regarding his visions and prayers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The place of Daniel's exile. It represents a period of testing and revelation for Daniel and the Jewish people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_supplication.htm">Prayer and Supplication</a></b><br>Daniel's prayer in chapter 9 is a heartfelt plea for his people, demonstrating his deep concern for Israel and his desire for God's mercy and intervention.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/insight_and_understanding.htm">Insight and Understanding</a></b><br>The divine wisdom and clarity that Gabriel imparts to Daniel, enabling him to comprehend God's plans and purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a></b><br>Angels are messengers of God, sent to provide guidance and understanding. We should be open to the ways God chooses to communicate with us, whether through Scripture, prayer, or other means.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayer.htm">The Importance of Prayer</a></b><br>Daniel's experience underscores the power of prayer and supplication. Persistent prayer can lead to divine revelation and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_wisdom.htm">Seeking Divine Wisdom</a></b><br>Like Daniel, we should seek God's wisdom and understanding in our lives. This requires humility and a willingness to listen to God's voice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God is faithful to respond to the prayers of His people. Daniel's experience is a testament to God's commitment to His promises and His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_plans.htm">Understanding God's Plans</a></b><br>Insight and understanding are gifts from God that help us align with His will. We should strive to understand God's plans for our lives and the world around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_psalms_are_in_hallel.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'prayer and fasting'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_trump_the_antichrist.htm">Is Donald Trump considered the Antichrist?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_all_faiths_coexist_per_isaiah_2_2-3.htm">If Isaiah 2:2-3 indicates all peoples will stream to the Lord's mountain, how do we reconcile this with other faiths continuing to flourish?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_apocalyptic_literature.htm">What defines apocalyptic literature?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">He informed me</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, gave me understanding (as <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm" title="In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.">Daniel 9:2</a>, <a href="/daniel/8-16.htm" title="And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.">Daniel 8:16</a>). The angel gave Daniel understanding in the perplexing words of Jeremiah, showing him that what affected his people was a period of seventy weeks that were yet to come, rather than seventy years which were already passed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding</span>. The LXX. and Peshitta render the first clause, "And he approached and talked with me." It is difficult to understand how that reading could have arisen from the Massoretic text, or how, on the other hand, the Massoretie text could have arisen from that behind the Septuagint. The rendering of the Septuagint in the last clause is better than that in our Authorized Version, and is in accordance with our Revised, "to make thee skilful of understanding." Theodotion agrees with the Massoretic. Although Daniel was highly endowed, and although he had before him the inspired words of Jeremiah, he had need of yet higher endowments to understand the secrets of the Divine plan. He knew that if he reckoned seventy years from the time when he himself had been carried captive, then the period was drawing to a close: but the <span class="accented">sins</span> of the people were still there. It might be that God would restrain the fulfilment of his promise; the more so that, if the prophecy of Jeremiah were reckoned from the fall of Jerusalem, twenty years would yet have to run. Daniel is concerned about the <span class="accented">sins</span> of his people, knowing that, unless they were removed, renewed punishment would befall them. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Ver 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision</span>. The version of the LXX. differs somewhat from this, "In the beginning of thy prayer a commandment came from the Lord, and I came to show thee, because thou art merciful, and do thou understand (<span class="greek">διανοήθητι</span>) the command." The other versions do not present much worthy of remark. <span class="accented">At the beginning of thy supplications.</span> This affords a reason why it was while Daniel "was yet speaking," that Gabriel came to him; the moment the desire was strong enough to shape itself in words, the answer was on the way. <span class="accented">The commandment came forth.</span> The word translated "commandment" is the very common Hebrew word, <span class="hebrew">דָבָר</span> (<span class="accented">dabar</span>), "a word," "a thing," "a matter," in which sense it occurs in the penultimate clause of this verse. <span class="accented">And I am come to show thee.</span> The angel Gabriel is the messenger sent forth to interpret to Daniel the ways of God with his people. The angel Gabriel is sent to give Daniel an explanatory oracle or word that he may be comforted concerning his people. The reason of this is, "for thou art greatly beloved." This phrase has caused considerable difference of opinion. The LXX. renders, <span class="greek">ἐλεεινὸς</span>; Theodotion, <span class="greek">ἀνὴρ ἐπιθυμιῶν</span>; the Peshitta, <span class="accented">regee</span>; Jerome, <span class="accented">vir desideriorum</span>; Hitzig's rendering is "darling" (<span class="accented">liebling</span>); Ewald, "dearly beloved one." <span class="accented">Hemoodoth</span> means "desires," "loves;" hence may either be understood subjectively or objectively; in this case, most probably the latter, "a man, the object of love." <span class="accented">Therefore understand the matter</span>, <span class="accented">and consider the vision.</span> The reader will have observed that the last clause is omitted from the LXX. There is a false succession here. Daniel is first commanded "to understand the matter," and then "to consider the vision." Another rendering of the Massoretic avoids this by neglecting the <span class="accented">ethnach</span>, and connecting <span class="hebrew">בִין</span> with the preceding clause, gives, "thou art greatly beloved and understanding in the matter." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/9-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He instructed [me]</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֖בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spoke</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying:</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאמַ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“O Daniel,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּנִיֵּ֕אל</span> <span class="translit">(dā·nî·yêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1840.htm">Strong's 1840: </a> </span><span class="str2">Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have come</span><br /><span class="heb">יָצָ֖אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ṣā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">now</span><br /><span class="heb">עַתָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to give you insight</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַשְׂכִּילְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(lə·haś·kî·lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, circumspect, intelligent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with understanding.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִינָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_998.htm">Strong's 998: </a> </span><span class="str2">An understanding</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 9:22 He instructed me and talked with me (Dan. 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