Daniel 9:25

Know therefore and understand, [that] from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince [shall be] seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

Know {H3045} therefore and understand {H7919}, that from the going forth {H4161} of the commandment {H1697} to restore {H7725} and to build {H1129} Jerusalem {H3389} unto the Messiah {H4899} the Prince {H5057} shall be seven {H7651} weeks {H7620}, and threescore {H8346} and two {H8147} weeks {H7620}: the street {H7339} shall be built {H1129} again {H7725}, and the wall {H2742}, even in troublous {H6695} times {H6256}.

Know, therefore, and discern that seven weeks [of years] will elapse between the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Yerushalayim until an anointed prince comes. It will remain built for sixty-two weeks [of years], with open spaces and moats; but these will be troubled times.

Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress.

Know therefore and discern, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the anointed one, the prince, shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: it shall be built again, with street and moat, even in troublous times.

Daniel 9:25 is a cornerstone verse within the biblical prophetic timeline, forming a crucial part of Daniel's famous "seventy weeks" prophecy. This passage reveals a precise divine schedule for the restoration of Jerusalem and the appearance of the long-awaited Messiah, often referred to as the Messiah the Prince.

Context

This verse comes as part of the angel Gabriel's response to Daniel's fervent prayer of confession and intercession for his people, Israel, who were in exile in Babylon. Daniel, having understood from Jeremiah's writings that the seventy years of desolation for Jerusalem were drawing to a close, was seeking God's mercy and restoration (Daniel 9:2). Gabriel's revelation in Daniel 9:24-27 provides a detailed prophetic framework, outlining events from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the advent of the Messiah and beyond. Verse 25 specifically focuses on the initial segment of this profound prophecy.

Key Themes

  • Messianic Prophecy: The primary theme is the precise foretelling of the Messiah's arrival. The verse provides a specific chronological marker, pointing to the time of His public ministry.
  • Restoration of Jerusalem: It highlights God's commitment to rebuilding His holy city, not just physically but also spiritually. The prophecy begins with a "commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem."
  • Divine Chronology: God operates with meticulous precision. The prophecy uses specific timeframes ("seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks") to demonstrate His sovereign control over history and His faithfulness to His promises.
  • Endurance in Adversity: The phrase "even in troublous times" acknowledges that God's work often progresses amidst opposition and difficulty, reflecting the historical reality of Jerusalem's rebuilding under figures like Nehemiah (Nehemiah 4:6-8).

Linguistic Insights

  • "Seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks": This is widely understood by scholars as "weeks of years." Each "week" represents seven years. Thus, "seven weeks" signifies 49 years (7 x 7), and "threescore and two weeks" signifies 434 years (62 x 7). The total of these two periods is 69 weeks, or 483 years. This period is prophesied to span from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem until the coming of "Messiah the Prince."
  • "Messiah the Prince": The Hebrew term is Mashiach Nagid. Mashiach means "Anointed One," which is the Hebrew equivalent of the Greek "Christos" (Christ). Nagid means "prince, leader, or ruler." This title emphasizes both His divine anointing and His royal authority.
  • "Troublous times": The Hebrew word is tsara', meaning distress, trouble, or affliction. This accurately describes the historical challenges faced by those who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and streets, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Practical Application

Daniel 9:25 offers profound reassurance and a call to faith for believers today. It underscores God's unfailing faithfulness to His prophetic word, demonstrating that He meticulously orchestrates history to fulfill His divine purposes. The precise fulfillment of this prophecy in the first coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, strengthens our confidence in all of God's promises, including those yet to be fulfilled concerning His future plans. Furthermore, the mention of "troublous times" reminds us that God's work often proceeds in the face of opposition, encouraging perseverance and trust in His ultimate victory.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezra 4:24

    Then ceased the work of the house of God which [is] at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

  • John 1:41

    He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  • John 4:25

    The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

  • Isaiah 55:4

    Behold, I have given him [for] a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

  • Nehemiah 4:16

    ¶ And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.

  • Nehemiah 4:18

    For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.

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