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A Mission of Understanding
Commentators agree that the angel Gabriel's visit was not a mere appearance but a mission to deliver specific, crucial information. He came to give Daniel divine 'wisdom and understanding' regarding God's future plan, particularly clarifying the timeline of the Messiah's arrival and the redemption He would bring.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 9:22
18th Century
Theologian
And he informed me - Hebrew, Gave me intelligence or understanding. That is, about the design of his visit, and about what would ha…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 9:22
19th Century
Bishop
He informed me — that is, gave me understanding (as Daniel 9:2, Daniel 8:16). The angel gave Daniel understanding in th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 9:22–23
19th Century
Preacher
And then he told him of the Messiah who was coming, of all that would happen to him, of the week of respite, and then of the final consummation whe…
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John Calvin
On Daniel 9:22
16th Century
Theologian
Here the angel prepares the Prophet’s mind by saying, he came from heaven to teach him. I went forth, he says, , to cause you to under…
John Gill
On Daniel 9:22
17th Century
Pastor
And he informed me, and talked with me
He informed him, by talking with him, of the will of God, to restore the capt…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 9:20–27
17th Century
Minister
An answer was immediately sent to Daniel's prayer, and it is a very memorable one. We cannot now expect God to send answers to our prayers by angel…