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Daniel 9:23

Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

At the beginning of thy supplications,.... As soon as ever he began to pray. This circumstance shows how ready the Lord is to hear the prayers of his people; and yet it was not owing to the prayers of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

At the beginning of thy supplications - We are not informed at what time Daniel began to pray, but as remarked above, it is most natural to suppose that he devoted the day to prayer, and had commenced…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the commandment came forth a word went forth (cf. Est 7:8; Isa 55:11). The reference is not to the commandment given to Gabriel to go to Daniel, but to the Divine declaration contained in Dan…