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.
When accused by His enemies before Pilate, how did Christ treat these accusations?
What remarkable experience attended the baptism of Jesus?
What enabled Abraham to endure the test?
What is promised those who honor their father and their mother?
By what is the Medo-Persian Empire represented in the great image?
What is said of the character of these scaled ones?
15. Because Solomon asked for wisdom rather than for long life and riches, what besides wisdom did God give him?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle