Daniel 9:24-27 KJV,NLT

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 9:25

Verse 25 Daniel here repeats the divisions of time already mentioned. He had previously stated seventy weeks; but he now makes two portions, one of seven weeks, and the other of sixty-two. There is clearly another reason why he wished to divide into two parts the number used by the angel. One portion contains seven weeks, and the other sixty-two; a single week is omitted which will afterwards be mentioned. The Jews reject seven weeks from the rule of Herod to that of Vespasian. I confess this... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 9:26

Verse 26 Here Daniel treats of the sixty-two weeks which elapsed between the sixth year of Darius and the baptism of Christ, when the Gospel began to be promulgated, but at the same time he does not neglect the seven weeks of which he had been speaking. For they comprehend the space of time which intervened between the Persian monarchy and the second edict which again granted liberty to the people after the death of Cambyses. After the sixty-two weeks which should succeed the seven former ones,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 9:27

Verse 27 The angel now returns to Christ. We have explained why he made mention of the coming slaughter; first, to shew the faithful that they had no reason for remaining in the body of the nation in preference to being cut off from it; and next, to prevent the unbelievers from being satisfied with their obstinacy and their contempt of their inestimable blessings, by their rejecting the person of Christ. Thus this clause was interposed concerning the future devastation of the city and temple.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:1-27

EXPOSITION THE SEVENTY WEEKS . This is the chapter of Daniel which has occasioned most controversy. It was appealed to by Tertullian and the early Fathers as a demonstration of the correctness of our Lord's claims to Messiahship. It is now received by critical commentators that to our Lord this prophecy cannot refer. Many treatises have been written on the "seventy weeks" of Daniel, and none of them have entirely cleared up the difficulties; indeed, it may be doubted whether all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:20-27

Prayer opens wider horizons of God's kingdom. We have here a signal instance of the fact that God not only answers human prayer, but gives "more than we ask" or conceive. The thing which Daniel asked was small compared with what God bestowed. Compared with contemporary men, Daniel stood above them head and shoulders. Compared with God, he was but a pigmy. I. PRAYER IS THE BEST PREPARATION FOR RECEIVING LARGER REVELATION . The exercise of real prayer develops humility,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:24

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. The LXX . here differs from the above, "Seventy weeks are determined ( ἐκρίθησαν ) upon thy people and the city Zion, to make an end of sin, to make unrighteousnesses rare ( σπανίσαι ), and to wipe out the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:24

Redemption promised. I. THE ASSURANCE OF REDEMPTION . 1 . It comes from God. We have sinned against God; yet it is he who purifies and renews us. God sends the calamities which are the chastisement of sin; but God also removes them, and restores his penitent people to his favour ( Psalms 103:3 , Psalms 103:4 ). 2 . It was determined long before it was accomplished. From the Fall the restoration was determined ( Genesis 3:15 ). Old Testament saints were comforted by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:24

A section in time. "Seventy weeks are determined upon thy holy city," etc. ( Daniel 9:24 ). The inner connection between this brilliant prophecy and Daniel's prayer is to be carefully observed. At the end of seventy years of captivity he prayed for the averting of the Divine anger, etc. (see preceding homily, Daniel 4:5 (1)), The answer passed on to the next critical event in the developments of God—to the anointing of the Redeemer. It responded to the soul of Daniel's prayer, but weft... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:25

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and three score and two weeks; the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. The version of the LXX . is widely different from this, "And thou shalt know and shalt understand and shalt discover that the commandments are determined, and thou shalt build Jerusalem a city of the Lord." The change in the first... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:25

Times as evidence. "Know therefore and understand," etc. I. THE STATE OF MIND DEMANDED FROM THE STUDENT OF PROPHECY , 1 . A certain temper. "Know and understand." The angel anticipates difficulties of interpretation. A skilled and spiritual mind necessary. So also industry, pains, care. The worst temper would be the proud, self-sufficient , and dogmatic. Compare words of Jesus , " Whoso readeth, let him understand;" " He that hath ears to hear, let... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 9:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 9:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 9:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:1-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:20-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 9:25

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