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An Instant Heavenly Response
Commentators emphasize that the moment Daniel began his prayer, a command was issued in heaven. This demonstrates God's immediate attentiveness to the prayers of His people. As Albert Barnes highlights, an angel was dispatched with incredible speed, showing that sincere prayer enters God's presence instantly and sets His will in motion.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 9:23
18th Century
Theologian
At the beginning of your supplications - We are not informed at what time Daniel began to pray, but as remarked above, it is most n…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 9:23
19th Century
Bishop
The commandment. —The marginal version is to be preferred, which points to the revelation which follows Daniel 9:24-27. The title …
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 9:23
16th Century
Theologian
Here the angel not only requires teachableness from the Prophet but also exhorts him to greater attention. We will later perceive that this singula…
John Gill
On Daniel 9:23
17th Century
Pastor
At the beginning of your supplications
As soon as ever he began to pray. This circumstance shows how ready the Lord …
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…