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Prayer Begins with Confession
Commentators unanimously highlight that Daniel begins his prayer not with requests, but with confession. This act of acknowledging God's justice and the people's sin is presented as the essential first step for anyone seeking God's mercy, especially in times of trial. As one scholar notes, even the most righteous, like Daniel, should lead in confessing on behalf of their community.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 9:4
18th Century
Theologian
And I prayed to the Lord my God - Evidently a set and formal prayer. It would seem probable that he offered this prayer, and then r…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 9:4
19th Century
Bishop
The covenant: See Exodus 19:5.
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 9:4
19th Century
Preacher
And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them…
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John Calvin
On Daniel 9:4
16th Century
Theologian
Here Daniel recounts the substance of his prayer. He says, He prayed and confessed before God. The greatest part of this prayer is an entr…
John Gill
On Daniel 9:4
17th Century
Pastor
And I prayed to the Lord my God
Not to idols, nor to angels or saints departed; but to the Lord God of heaven and ea…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 9:4–19
17th Century
Minister
In every prayer we must make confession, not only of the sins we have been guilty of, but also of our faith in God, our dependence on Him, our sorr…