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Study the Scriptures
Even the great prophet Daniel didn't rely on direct revelation alone. Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin highlight that he diligently studied 'the books,' specifically the prophecies of Jeremiah, to understand God's plan. This serves as a powerful reminder that all believers are called to be students of God's written Word.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 9:2
18th Century
Theologian
I Daniel understood by books – By the sacred books, and especially by the writings of Jeremiah. It has been made a ground of objection to th…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 9:2
19th Century
Bishop
Understood. He gave special attention to Jeremiah’s prophecy of the seventy years of the Captivity. Two passages occur in that pro…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 9:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans; In the first y…
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John Calvin
On Daniel 9:1–3
16th Century
Theologian
In this chapter, Daniel will explain to us two things. First, how very ardently he was accustomed to pray when the time of redemption, specified by…
John Gill
On Daniel 9:2
17th Century
Pastor
In the first year of his reign
Which was also the first of Cyrus, who was partner with him in the kingdom; in which …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 9:1–3
17th Century
Minister
Daniel learned from the books of the prophets, especially from Jeremiah, that the desolation of Jerusalem would continue seventy years, which were …