How many years of prophecy are determined upon Israel in Daniel chapter 9?
Daniel chapter 9 determines a total of 490 years of prophecy upon the nation of Israel. Of that total, 483 years were fulfilled from the time of Nehemiah until the crucifixion, leaving a final 7 years. This total is divided into the earlier 483 years and the final 7 years.
Les teaches that Daniel chapter 9 sets a total of 490 years of prophecy determined upon the nation of Israel. He explains that the first 483 years are given in verses 25 and 26, calculated as 62 weeks plus the earlier 7 weeks, totaling 69 weeks or 483 years. This period runs from the time of Nehemiah until the crucifixion, when Messiah is cut off. The context then identifies the prince to come as the Antichrist, coming from the Roman people who destroyed Jerusalem and the sanctuary under Titus. Les points out that verse 27 introduces the final 7 years of the prophecy.
Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
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How long is God's prophesied dealing with Israel in Daniel 9?
In Daniel's prophecy, the 490-year timetable for Israel runs from Nehemiah's return to rebuild Jerusalem's city wall under the decree of King Cyrus, until Christ would finally end His dealing with Israel.
What is the start and end of the 490 years in Daniel 9?
Daniel's 490-year prophecy runs from the instructions/decree to rebuild Jerusalem's wall until Christ would finally end His dealing with Israel and His covenant people.