G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Daniel 9:1-27
In the first year of the reign of Darius, Daniel, who was evidently not only a man of prayer, but a diligent student of the prophetic writings, became conscious that the seventy years of judgment on Jerusalem foretold by Jeremiah were drawing to a close. He therefore set himself to seek the Lord by personal prayer and penitence on behalf of his people, making confession of their sin, and pleading their cause. He besought the Lord that the reproaches which had fallen on Jerusalem be put away,... read more
F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Daniel 9:1-15
Intercession for a Beloved People Daniel 9:1-15 What a prayer is this! In many respects it is a model for us all. It was based on the divine Word . The fact that God had promised to restore the desolations of Jerusalem after seventy years, did not restrain, but prompted and inspired Daniel’s prayers. God’s promises are not independent of our faith, but await our appropriation. The blank checks are drawn and signed in our favor, but they must be presented at the bank for payment. It was... read more