John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 9:26
And after threescore and two weeks ,.... To be reckoned from the end of the seven weeks, or forty nine years, which, added to them, make four hundred and eighty three years: shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself ; by whom is designed the same with Messiah the Prince in Daniel 9:25 , not Onias the high priest, as a late writer F7 Scheme of literal Prophecy, &c.; p. 183. would have it, an upright person, and of great holiness, taken off by an unjust death; since he was... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 9:20-27
We have here the answer that was immediately sent to Daniel's prayer, and it is a very memorable one, as it contains the most illustrious prediction of Christ and gospel-grace that is extant in all the Old Testament. If John Baptist was the morning-star, this was the day-break to the Sun of righteousness, the day-spring from on high. Here is, I. The time when this answer was given. 1. It was while Daniel was at prayer. This he observed and laid a strong emphasis upon: While I was speaking... read more