What are the 490 years in Daniel 9 determined upon Israel?
The 490 years are a prophetic time frame determined upon the nation of Israel. Scripture sets out the details of what will fill that period, showing that all true prophecy centers on Israel and is usually given within a defined time frame. This is prophecy, unlike the church age, which has no such prophecy.
Les teaches that when you get to Daniel chapter 9, God says that 490 years are determined upon the nation of Israel — that is, prophecy given in a time frame. He stresses over and over that all true prophecy centers on the nation of Israel, and usually, not always, but usually within a time frame. God puts the details out there and puts them in time. So the 490 years are a set period, and God then gives all the details of what is going to fill in that 490 years. Les contrasts this with the church age, which has nothing like that whatsoever — there is no prophecy concerning the church. He adds that while we can see the church approaching the end of the age of grace by virtue of events getting ready for prophecy coming on the scene, that is a different matter from prophecy itself.
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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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.
When does the 490-year time period in Daniel end?
The 490-year period was to continue until Christ would finally end His dealing with Israel and His covenant people.
How many years do the 70 weeks in Daniel 9:24 represent?
In Daniel 9:24, the 70 weeks are 70 weeks of years, so they total 490 years.
How many years of prophecy are determined upon the nation of Israel in Daniel 9?
Daniel 9 prophesies a total of 490 years determined upon the nation of Israel.