To what did Gabriel now direct Daniel's attention?
Answer
"At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou
art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision." Dan. 9:23.
NOTES - There is abundant evidence that the instruction in the ninth chapter of Daniel
supplements and interprets the vision of the eighth chapter. Note the following facts:1. Daniel did not understand the vision concerning the treading down of his people and the
sanctuary, and therefore searched the prophecies anew concerning the period of captivity.
Who was the Rock that went with them?
What different results attend the covering and the confessing of sins?
In the interpretation of the vision, how is this self exaltation set forth?
How did the devil seek to induce Jesus to worship him?
What statement shows that sin was in the world before the law was given on Mount Sinai?
What proposition did He submit to them?
To whose authority are the angels subject?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle