Daniel 9 The seventy sevens

Daniel 9 Isaiah 42:8,9 “I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else. I will not share my praise with carved idols. Everything I prophesied has come true, and now I will prophesy again. I will tell you the future before it happens.”

Daniel 9 Isaiah 42:8,9 “I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else. I will not share my praise with carved idols. Everything I prophesied has come true, and now I will prophesy again. I will tell you the future before it happens.”

Daniel 9 Now in the Persian period, Daniel has another vision, this time given by an angel…

Daniel 9 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.”

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.” What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.” What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: 9:1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom-- 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.” What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: 9:1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom-- = 539 BC 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.” What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: 9:1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom-- = 539 BC 605 Daniel captured 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.” What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: 9:1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom-- = 539 BC 605 Daniel captured 67 years + 1 or 2 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.” What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: 9:1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom-- = 539 BC 605 Daniel captured 67 years + 1 or 2 Therefore, coming up on 70 years 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy.” What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. (Jer. 25:9-11) “I will summon all the peoples of the north and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,” declares the Lord, “and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants and against all the surrounding nations. . . and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years.” 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. (Jer. 25:9-11) “I will summon all the peoples of the north and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,” declares the Lord, “and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants and against all the surrounding nations. . . and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years.” 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: Lev. 25:2-7 vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. Lev. 25:2-7 What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Context: Lev. 25:2-7 vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. Therefore, the context for Dan. 9 is “Sabbatical years,” or “sevens” of years Lev. 25:2-7 What is a “seven”?

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21 Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. Therefore, the context for Dan. 9 is “Sabbatical years,” or “sevens” of years Lev. 25:2-7 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21 Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Nebuchadnezzar carried into exile to Babylon the remnant . . . and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah.” Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. Therefore, the context for Dan. 9 is “Sabbatical years,” or “sevens” of years Lev. 25:2-7 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21 Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Nebuchadnezzar carried into exile to Babylon the remnant . . . and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah.” Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. Therefore, the context for Dan. 9 is “Sabbatical years,” or “sevens” of years Lev. 25:2-7 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21

Daniel 9 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21 Context: vs.2 I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. 11 Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God... Nebuchadnezzar carried into exile to Babylon the remnant . . . and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah.” Lev. 26:27 If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. 9:24 "Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy. Therefore, the context for Dan. 9 is “Sabbatical years,” or “sevens” of years Lev. 25:2-7 What is a “seven”? Also confirmed in 2 Chronicles 36:20,21

Daniel 9 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy...

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’”

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’”

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’”

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’”

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem

Daniel 9 From the issuing Until the Messiah of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah

Daniel 9 From the issuing Until the Messiah of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be...

Daniel 9 From the issuing Until the Messiah of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49yrs. 62 X 7 = 434 yrs.

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 434 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each 483 years = 173,880 days will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each 483 years = 173,880 days will be... 365 = 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each 483 years = 173,880 days will be... 365 = 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 434 49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 solar years

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 434 49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 solar years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 The king said to me, “What is it you want?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 The king said to me, “What is it you want?” “If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 The king said to me, “What is it you want?” “If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 8 And please send a letter to Asaph, the manager of the king’s forest, instructing him to give me timber. I will need it to make beams for the gates of the Temple fortress, for the city walls, and for a house for myself.” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 8 And please send a letter to Asaph, the manager of the king’s forest, instructing him to give me timber. I will need it to make beams for the gates of the Temple fortress, for the city walls, and for a house for myself.” And the king granted these requests... From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 Encyclopedia Britanica Vol. 1 p. 598 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah Encyclopedia Britanica Vol. 1 p. 598 will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 Also Plutarch, “Artexerxes I” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah Encyclopedia Britanica Vol. 1 p. 598 will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC Also Plutarch, “Artexerxes I” 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC “Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC “Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445 Nisan in the spring, therefore 444 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC “Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445 Nisan in the spring, therefore 444 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens - 3 - 2 and 62 sevens - 1 1 2 ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 3 BC 2 BC 1 BC 1 AD 2 AD 3 AD - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens - 3 - 2 and 62 sevens - 1 1 2 ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 Numbers match + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 3 BC 2 BC 1 BC 1 AD 2 AD 3 AD - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens - 3 - 2 and 62 sevens - 1 1 2 ? 62 X 7 = 483 Numbers match 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) Numbers match Don’t match From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 3 BC 2 BC 1 BC 1 AD 2 AD 3 AD - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens - 3 - 2 and 62 sevens - 1 1 2 ? 62 X 7 = 483 Numbers match Don’t match 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 444 BC

= the best date for Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 = the best date for Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 This passage accurately predicts the date of the coming of Christ over 500 years before the fact! 444 BC

The pre-Christian date of Daniel cannot be denied. From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 The pre-Christian date of Daniel cannot be denied. 444 BC

The date for this decree is accepted by all Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 The date for this decree is accepted by all 444 BC

Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? 444 BC

Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Impossible! 444 BC

Daniel 9 Impossible! www.xenos.org /classes/chronc.htm From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah www.xenos.org /classes/chronc.htm “Chronological Study of the Life of Christ” will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Impossible! 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Even without looking at the New Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true. (Tacitus Annals, 15,44) 444 BC

Daniel 9 44. …Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular… From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Even without looking at the New Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true. (Tacitus Annals, 15,44) 444 BC

Daniel 9 44. …Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular… From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Even without looking at the New Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true. (Tacitus Annals, 15,44) 444 BC

Daniel 9 44. …Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular… From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Even without looking at the New Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true. (Tacitus Annals, 15,44) 444 BC

Daniel 9 44. …Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular… From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah Died in 37 AD will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Even without looking at the New Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true. (Tacitus Annals, 15,44) 444 BC

Daniel 9 Died in 37 AD AD 26 until AD 36 44. …Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular… From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah Died in 37 AD will be... 476 years AD 26 until AD 36 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Even without looking at the New Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true. (Tacitus Annals, 15,44) 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 This passage accurately predicts the date of the coming of Jesus over 500 years before the fact! 444 BC

How do you explain this material? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 How do you explain this material? 444 BC

How do you explain this material? Who is Jesus Christ? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 How do you explain this material? Who is Jesus Christ? 444 BC

How do you explain this material? Who is Jesus Christ? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah Luke 24:44 “When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me by Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must all come true.” will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 How do you explain this material? Who is Jesus Christ? 444 BC

How do you explain this material? Who is Jesus Christ? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah “My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” Jesus- John 7:16,17 will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 How do you explain this material? Who is Jesus Christ? 444 BC

Daniel 9 Why not ask God to give you the rest of the evidence tonight? From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah Why not ask God to give you the rest of the evidence tonight? will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 How do you explain this material? Who is Jesus Christ? 444 BC

Daniel 9 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined.

Messiah dies immediately after the 483 years pass Daniel 9 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Messiah dies immediately after the 483 years pass

Daniel 9 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined.

Not the Prince, but “the people of the prince” Daniel 9 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Not the Prince, but “the people of the prince”

Fulfilled in 70AD by the Romans Daniel 9 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Fulfilled in 70AD by the Romans

Daniel 9 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined.

Daniel 9 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Passage of time?

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’

“The prince who is to come” Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ “The prince who is to come”

Daniel 9 The Jewish People? 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ The Jewish People?

Daniel 9 Our missing week! 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ Our missing week!

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.”

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.”

How long is half of seven years? Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.” How long is half of seven years? Cf. Ch. 7:25 etc.

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.”

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." How can offerings and sacrifice exist when the temple just got destroyed?

Daniel 9 = a “prophetic gap” 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." = a “prophetic gap”

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.” The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews Associated with the beast & the abom. 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews Associated with the beast & the abom. Divided in halves of 3 1/2 years 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews Associated with the beast & the abom. Divided in halves of 3 1/2 years Accounts for 2 descriptions of the “tribulation” (peace vs. war) 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

Conclusions This chapter must have been given by God, since it predicted the Messiah to the year

Conclusions This chapter must have been given by God, since it predicted the Messiah to the year The center of the prediction is Jesus

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