Daniel 9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:13

As it is written in the law of Moses - The word law was given to all the writings of Moses. See the notes at Luke 24:44.Yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our God - Margin, “entreated we not the face of.” The Hebrew word used here (חלה châlâh) means, properly, “to be polished;” then to be worn down in strength, to be weak; then to be sick, or diseased; then in Piel (the form used here), to rub or stroke the face of anyone, to soothe or caress, and hence, to beseech, or supplicate. See... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:14

Therefore hath the Lord watched upon the evil - The word here used and rendered watched - שׁקד shâqad - means, properly, “to wake; to be sleepless; to watch.” Then it means to watch over anything, or to be attentive to it. Jeremiah 1:12; Jeremiah 31:28; Jeremiah 44:27. - Gesenius, “Lexicon” The meaning here is, that the Lord had not been inattentive to the progress of things, nor unmindful of his threatening. He had never slumbered, but had carefully observed the course of events, and had been... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:15

And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt - In former days. The reference to this shows that it is proper to use “arguments” before God when we plead with him (compare the notes at Job 23:4); that is, to suggest considerations or reasons why the prayer should be granted. Those reasons must be, of course, such as will occur to our own minds as sufficient to make it proper for God to bestow the blessing, and when they are presented before him, it must be... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:16

O Lord, according to all thy righteousness - The word righteousness here seems to refer to all that was excellent and glorious in the character of God. The eye of Daniel is fixed upon what he had formerly done; upon his character of justice, and mercy, and goodness; upon the faithfulness of God to his people, and, in view of all that was excellent and lovely in his character, he pleaded that he would interpose and turn away his anger from his people now. It is the character of God that is the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:17

Now, therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant - In behalf of the people. He pleaded for his people and country, and earnestly entreated the Lord to be merciful. His argument is based on the confession of sin; on the character of God; on the condition of the city and temple; on the former Divine interpositions in behalf of the people; and by all these considerations, he pleads with God to have mercy upon his people and land.And cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary - Upon the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:18

O my God, incline thine ear, and hear - Pleading earnestly for his attention and his favor, as one does to a man.Open thine eyes - As if his eyes had been closed upon the condition of the city, and he did not see it. Of course, all this is figurative, and is the language of strong and earnest pleading when the heart is greatly interested.And the city which is called by thy name - Margin, “whereupon thy name is called.” The margin expresses the sense more literally; but the meaning is, that the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:19

O Lord, hear ... - The language in this verse does not require any particular explanation. The repetition - the varied forms of expression - indicate a mind intent on the object; a heart greatly interested; an earnestness that cannot be denied. It is language that is respectful, solemn, devout, but deeply earnest. It is not vain repetition, for its force is not in the “words” employed, but in the manifest fervour, earnestness, and sincerity of spirit which pervade the pleading. It is earnest... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:20

And whiles I was speaking ... - In the very time when I was thus pleading.For the holy mountain of my God - See the notes at Daniel 9:16. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:21

Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer - How “long” the prayer continued we are not informed. It is probable that we have only the substance of it, and that Daniel has recorded only the topics on which he dwelt more at length. The subject was of great importance, and it is reasonable to suppose that a day had been devoted to an examination of the prophecies, and to solemn prayer.Even the man Gabriel - Who had the appearance of a man, and hence, so called.Whom I had seen in the vision at the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:22

And he informed me - Hebrew, Gave me intelligence or understanding. That is, about the design of his visit, and about what would be hereafter.And talked with me - Spake unto me.O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill - Margin, “make thee skillful of.” The Hebrew is, literally, “to make thee skillful, or wise, in understanding.” The design was to give him information as to what was to occur. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:22

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