This is the third post in a series on Daniel 9. (The first two posts can be found here and here.) In this post I will focus on the final verse, Daniel 9:27, which for me, is the most challenging part of the chapter. Verse 27a Here’s how the first half of verse 27 reads … Read more

In the previous post, we looked at the big picture of Daniel 9 with a focus on the last four verses. In this post, we will dive into the details of Daniel 9:24-27, but before we do, let me reiterate that this is one of the most challenging passages in the Bible. Most versions have … Read more

The end of Daniel 9 has always bothered me. It seems to be written in some kind of indecipherable code language. In addition, it contains translation issues leading to a variety of interpretations. For some reason, though, I have been glued to this passage for the past few days and I am finally willing to … Read more