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Daniel 9:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Daniel 9:17

Verse 17 of 27

Scripture focus

Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.

Daniel 9:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Daniel 9:17

Theological / Devotional

Cause thy face to shine. An expression signifying, “look with favor” (see Num. 6:25).

Sanctuary. Daniel’s mind centered upon the sanctuary in Jerusalem. Throughout the many years of captivity the city and the sanctuary had lain in ruins, and now the time for rebuilding was at hand.

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