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Who was the son of Xerxes the Persian king (Dan 9:1)?
Who was the son of Xerxes the Persian king (Dan 9:1)?
Darius was from what group by descent (Dan 9:1)?
Darius was from what group by descent (Dan 9:1)?
How did Daniel know that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years (Dan 9:2)?
How did Daniel know that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years (Dan 9:2)?
What role in the kingdom did Darius son of Xerxes have (Dan 9:1)?
What role in the kingdom did Darius son of Xerxes have (Dan 9:1)?
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When Daniel realized the seventy years of Jerusalem's desolation were up, he pleaded to God in prayer with all of the following EXCEPT (Dan 9:3)
When Daniel realized the seventy years of Jerusalem's desolation were up, he pleaded to God in prayer with all of the following EXCEPT (Dan 9:3)
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How did Daniel address God in his prayer over the seventy years (Dan 9:4)?
How did Daniel address God in his prayer over the seventy years (Dan 9:4)?
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With whom does God keep his covenant of love (Dan 9:4)?
With whom does God keep his covenant of love (Dan 9:4)?
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When Daniel is confessing the sins of the nation in regard to the seventy years of exile he uses all of the following terms EXCEPT (Dan 9:5)
When Daniel is confessing the sins of the nation in regard to the seventy years of exile he uses all of the following terms EXCEPT (Dan 9:5)
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To whom does Daniel say Israel had not listened (Dan 9:6)?
To whom does Daniel say Israel had not listened (Dan 9:6)?
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Daniel says in his prayer of confession that the prophets had spoken to all of the following groups EXCEPT (Dan 9:6)
Daniel says in his prayer of confession that the prophets had spoken to all of the following groups EXCEPT (Dan 9:6)
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Why does Daniel admit that the men of Judah were covered with shame (Dan 9:7)?
Why does Daniel admit that the men of Judah were covered with shame (Dan 9:7)?
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Daniel lists all of the following as being covered with shame because of their sin EXCEPT (Dan 9:8)
Daniel lists all of the following as being covered with shame because of their sin EXCEPT (Dan 9:8)
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How does Daniel say God gave them his law (Dan 9:10)?
How does Daniel say God gave them his law (Dan 9:10)?
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In the face of Israel's sinning what attributes of God does Daniel highlight (Dan 9:9)?
In the face of Israel's sinning what attributes of God does Daniel highlight (Dan 9:9)?
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What had all Israel done according to Daniel (Dan 9:11)?
What had all Israel done according to Daniel (Dan 9:11)?
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Moses is identified by Daniel as ____________ (Dan 9:11)
Moses is identified by Daniel as ____________ (Dan 9:11)
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Because of Israel's sin what had been poured out on them (Dan 9:11)?
Because of Israel's sin what had been poured out on them (Dan 9:11)?
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What has under the whole heaven been ever done like __________ (Dan 9:12)
What has under the whole heaven been ever done like __________ (Dan 9:12)
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In bringing judgment on Jerusalem, Daniel acknowledges God is _______ (Dan 9:14)
In bringing judgment on Jerusalem, Daniel acknowledges God is _______ (Dan 9:14)
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What made a name for God that endures to this day (the day of Daniel) (Dan 9:15)?
What made a name for God that endures to this day (the day of Daniel) (Dan 9:15)?
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What was another name Daniel used to refer to Jerusalem when asking God to turn away His anger from that city (Dan 9:16)?
What was another name Daniel used to refer to Jerusalem when asking God to turn away His anger from that city (Dan 9:16)?
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What did Daniel ask God to do for Jerusalem (Dan 9:16)?
What did Daniel ask God to do for Jerusalem (Dan 9:16)?
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What had the sin and iniquity of their fathers made Jerusalem (Dan 9:16)?
What had the sin and iniquity of their fathers made Jerusalem (Dan 9:16)?
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What did Daniel ask from God in his prayer of confession (Dan 9:17)?
What did Daniel ask from God in his prayer of confession (Dan 9:17)?
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Daniel prayed that God would look with favor on ________ (Dan 9:17)
Daniel prayed that God would look with favor on ________ (Dan 9:17)
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What does Daniel pray that God would open his eyes and see (Dan 9:18)?
What does Daniel pray that God would open his eyes and see (Dan 9:18)?
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Daniel said they were not making requests to God on the basis of their righteousness but on the basis of __________ (Dan 9:18)?
Daniel said they were not making requests to God on the basis of their righteousness but on the basis of __________ (Dan 9:18)?
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What did Daniel say bore the name of God (Dan 9:19)?
What did Daniel say bore the name of God (Dan 9:19)?
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Who appeared to Daniel at the time of the evening sacrifice (Dan 9:21)?
Who appeared to Daniel at the time of the evening sacrifice (Dan 9:21)?
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When did Gabriel say the message was dispatched from heaven (Dan 9:23)?
When did Gabriel say the message was dispatched from heaven (Dan 9:23)?
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Gabriel told Daniel how many sevens were decreed for your people and your holy city (Dan 9:24)?
Gabriel told Daniel how many sevens were decreed for your people and your holy city (Dan 9:24)?
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All of the following will happen as decreed for the holy city (Dan 9:24)?
All of the following will happen as decreed for the holy city (Dan 9:24)?
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When will the seven 'sevens' and sixty-two 'sevens' begin (Dan 9:25)?
When will the seven 'sevens' and sixty-two 'sevens' begin (Dan 9:25)?
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When will the seven 'sevens' and sixty-two 'sevens' end (Dan 9:25)?
When will the seven 'sevens' and sixty-two 'sevens' end (Dan 9:25)?
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All of the following will happen after the sixty-two 'sevens' EXCEPT (Dan 9:26)
All of the following will happen after the sixty-two 'sevens' EXCEPT (Dan 9:26)
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What will continue to the end (Dan 9:26)?
What will continue to the end (Dan 9:26)?
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How long will the one who sets up the abomination that causes desolation confirm a covenant (Dan 9:27)?
How long will the one who sets up the abomination that causes desolation confirm a covenant (Dan 9:27)?
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The 'covenant' maker do all of the following in the middle of one 'seven' EXCEPT (Dan 9:27)?
The 'covenant' maker do all of the following in the middle of one 'seven' EXCEPT (Dan 9:27)?
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Study Notes
Darius the Persian King
- Darius, son of Xerxes, ruled over the Babylonian kingdom.
- He was of Mede descent, distinguishing him from other Persian rulers.
Daniel's Understanding of Exile
- Daniel recognized through Jeremiah's prophecy that Jerusalem's desolation would last seventy years.
- He engaged in fervent prayer, reflecting a deep devotion and acknowledgment of past sins.
Daniel's Approach to God
- Daniel addressed God as the one who keeps His covenant of love, reinforcing the relationship between God and His followers.
- He emphasized that God's covenant is with those who love and obey Him.
Confession and Acknowledgment of Sins
- While confessing, Daniel described the nation's sins using terms like wicked, rebelled, and sinned, but did not use "fell short."
- He stated that Israel did not listen to God's prophets, indicating a disregard for divine guidance.
Role of Prophets and God’s Attributes
- Daniel highlighted God's mercy and forgiveness amidst Israel's transgressions.
- He believed that the consequences of their sins included the curses laid out in the Law of Moses.
Prayer for Jerusalem
- Daniel recognized Jerusalem's shame due to the iniquity of its people and sought God's favor for the city.
- He asked for God's attention and mercy, not based on their righteousness but solely on His great mercy.
Importance of the Holy City
- Daniel referred to Jerusalem as "Your holy hill," symbolizing its significance in the eyes of God.
- He acknowledged that the city had become an object of scorn due to the sins of its past inhabitants.
Revelation from Gabriel
- Gabriel appeared to Daniel during the evening sacrifice, conveying God's messages regarding the future of the people and the holy city.
- The decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem would mark the beginning of a prophetic timeline involving seventy sevens.
Prophetic Timeline
- Seventy sevens were decreed for the people and the holy city, setting forth events leading to the coming of the Anointed One.
- The timeline would commence from the issuing of the decree to rebuild Jerusalem.
End Times Significance
- The Anointed One would be cut off after the sixty-two sevens, suggesting a significant event in redemptive history.
- A covenant will be confirmed for one seven, during which the abomination that causes desolation will be established.
Themes of War and Judgment
- War will continue until the end, illustrating ongoing conflict in the world.
- Key prophetic events emphasize the seriousness of Jerusalem's fate and Israel's spiritual condition.
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