Daniel 9:17

Daniel 9:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

And now, give ear, O our God, to the prayer of your servant and to his request for grace, and let your face be shining on your holy place which is made waste, because of your servants, O Lord.

Free Bible Version FBV

Now, our Lord, please listen to the prayer and pleading of your servant, and for your own sake look kindly on your abandoned sanctuary.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Nowe therefore, O our God, heare the prayer of thy serunant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine vpon thy Sanctuarie, that lyeth waste for the Lords sake.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and now, hearken, O our God, unto the prayer of Thy servant, and unto his supplication, and cause Thy face to shine on Thy sanctuary that [is] desolate, for the Lord's sake.

World English Bible WEB

“Now therefore, our God, listen to the prayer of your servant and to his petitions, and cause your face to shine on your sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Now therefore, O our God, hear the supplication of thy servant, and his prayers: and shew thy face upon thy sanctuary which is desolate, for thy own sake.

Translation for Translators T4T

O Lord our God, listen to what I am praying and pleading for you to do. ◄For your own sake/In order that people will know that you are very great►, act kindly [IDM] concerning your temple, which was destroyed by the armies of Babylonia.

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Daniel 9:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עַתָּ֣ה שְׁמַ֣ע אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ אֶל תְּפִלַּ֤ת עַבְדְּ/ךָ֙ וְ/אֶל תַּ֣חֲנוּנָ֔י/ו וְ/הָאֵ֣ר פָּנֶ֔י/ךָ עַל מִקְדָּשְׁ/ךָ֖ הַ/שָּׁמֵ֑ם לְמַ֖עַן אֲדֹנָֽ/י

וְ/עַתָּ֣ה ʻattâh H6258 now Conj | Adv

שְׁמַ֣ע shâmaʻ H8085 to hear V-Qal-Impv-2ms

אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp | Suff

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

תְּפִלַּ֤ת tᵉphillâh H8605 prayer N-fs

עַבְדְּ/ךָ֙ ʻebed H5650 servant/slave N-ms | Suff

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Conj | Prep

תַּ֣חֲנוּנָ֔י/ו tachănûwn H8469 supplication N-mp | Suff

וְ/הָאֵ֣ר ʼôwr H215 to light Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms

פָּנֶ֔י/ךָ pânîym H6440 face N-cp | Suff

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

מִקְדָּשְׁ/ךָ֖ miqdâsh H4720 sanctuary N-ms | Suff

הַ/שָּׁמֵ֑ם shâmêm H8076 devastated Art | Adj

לְמַ֖עַן maʻan H4616 because Prep

אֲדֹנָֽ/י ʼĂdônây H136 Lord N-mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 9:17

וְ/עַתָּ֣ה ʻattâh H6258 "now" Conj | Adv

This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.

Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases

Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.

שְׁמַ֣ע shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" V-Qal-Impv-2ms

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp | Suff

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

תְּפִלַּ֤ת tᵉphillâh H8605 "prayer" N-fs

In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.

Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)

Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.

עַבְדְּ/ךָ֙ ʻebed H5650 "servant/slave" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.

Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)

Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Conj | Prep

תַּ֣חֲנוּנָ֔י/ו tachănûwn H8469 "supplication" N-mp | Suff

This Hebrew word describes an earnest or heartfelt prayer, often used to express a deep desire for God's help or favor. It can be a plea to man or God, seeking kindness or mercy. The KJV translates it as intreaty or supplication.

Definition: 1) supplication, supplication for favour 1a) to man 1b) to God

Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: intreaty, supplication. See also: 2 Chronicles 6:21; Psalms 143:1; Psalms 28:2.

וְ/הָאֵ֣ר ʼôwr H215 "to light" Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms

Or means to give light, whether physically or spiritually, as in Psalm 119:105 where God's word is a light to our path.

Definition: 1) to be or become light, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become light (day) 1a2) to shine (of the sun) 1a3) to become bright 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be illuminated 1b2) to become lighted up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars) 1c2) to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine 1c3) to kindle, light (candle, wood) 1c4) lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc) 1c5) to make shine (of the face)

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. See also: Genesis 1:15; Psalms 67:2; Psalms 13:4.

פָּנֶ֔י/ךָ pânîym H6440 "face" N-cp | Suff

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

מִקְדָּשְׁ/ךָ֖ miqdâsh H4720 "sanctuary" N-ms | Suff

A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.

Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah

Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.

הַ/שָּׁמֵ֑ם shâmêm H8076 "devastated" Art | Adj

This word describes a place that has been ruined or left empty, like a city after a war. It's used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of God's judgment, such as in Jeremiah 4:7. The city is left desolate and deserted.

Definition: devastated, deserted, desolate

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: desolate. See also: 2 Samuel 13:20; Lamentations 3:11; Jeremiah 12:11.

לְמַ֖עַן maʻan H4616 "because" Prep

This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.

Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that

Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.

אֲדֹנָֽ/י ʼĂdônây H136 "Lord" N-mp | Suff

Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.

Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.

Study Notes — Daniel 9:17

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 9:17 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 9:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 9:17
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 9:17
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 9:17
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 9:17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 9:17
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 9:17
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 9:17
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 9:17
Sermons on Daniel 9:17

Context — Daniel’s Prayer for His People

15Now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and who made for Yourself a name renowned to this day, we have sinned; we have acted wickedly. 16O Lord, in keeping with all Your righteous acts, I pray that Your anger and wrath may turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all around us.

17So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.

18Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. 19O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 80:19	Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
2	Lamentations 5:18	because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes.
3	2 Corinthians 1:20	For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
4	Psalms 80:7	Restore us, O God of Hosts, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
5	Psalms 80:3	Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
6	Psalms 4:6	Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7	Psalms 119:135	Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.
8	John 16:24	Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
9	Psalms 80:1	Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
10	Daniel 9:19	O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”

Daniel 9:17 Summary

In Daniel 9:17, Daniel is praying for God to hear his prayers and to restore His presence to the temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed. He's not asking God to do this because of anything he or his people have done, but because of God's own name and character. This means that Daniel is trusting in God's love and mercy, rather than his own worthiness, as in Psalm 103:8, where it says that God is compassionate and gracious. We can learn from Daniel's example by humbly asking God to restore His presence in our own lives, and by trusting in His great compassion, as in Lamentations 3:22-23, where it says that God's mercies are new every morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God's face to shine upon a place?

In the Bible, God's face shining upon a place is a metaphor for His presence, favor, and blessing, as seen in Numbers 6:25, where God commands the priests to bless the people by saying 'The Lord make His face shine upon you'.

Why does Daniel ask God to hear his prayers for the sake of God's own name?

Daniel is appealing to God's character and reputation, knowing that God's name is at stake in the desolation of the sanctuary, and that God will act to uphold His own name, as in Ezekiel 36:22-23, where God says He will act to sanctify His great name.

How can we apply Daniel's prayer to our own lives?

We can apply Daniel's prayer by humbly acknowledging our own sin and the sin of our community, and by asking God to restore His presence and favor, not because of our own worthiness, but because of His great compassion, as in Psalm 51:1-2, where David asks God to have mercy on him according to His lovingkindness.

What is the significance of the desolate sanctuary in this verse?

The desolate sanctuary refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians, and represents the spiritual condition of God's people, who had turned away from Him, as seen in Jeremiah 12:7, where God says He has abandoned His house, His inheritance, and the beloved of His soul.

Reflection Questions

What are the ways in which I have contributed to the spiritual desolation in my own life or community, and how can I repent and seek God's restoration?
How can I, like Daniel, pray with confidence and humility, knowing that God will hear my prayers and act for His own sake?
In what ways can I seek God's face and His presence in my daily life, and how can I trust in His promise to draw near to those who draw near to Him, as in James 4:8?
What are the things in my life that I need to surrender to God, in order to experience His shining face and His blessing, as in Isaiah 30:18-19, where God promises to have mercy on those who wait for Him?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 9:17

Now therefore, O our God,.... This being our miserable case, and the seventy years' captivity being at an end, and thou still our covenant God, whom we profess and worship: hear the prayer of thy

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 9:17

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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 9:17

1. Here the prophet is most concerned for the sanctuary, and place of worship, a type not only of the church, and the worship of God, but also of Christ; because in all these the Lord is greatly concerned in honour, especially considering, 2. His argument, for the Lord’ s sake; for Christ’ s sake, the Messiah, who is meant here: which I prove, 1. Because the concurrent testimony of the best interpreters, and the synod of Sardis, is for this interpretation. 2. Because this construction is most agreeable to the text and the Hebrew: the contrary is against it, and forced and figurative, when there is no need of it. 3. The plurality of persons is expressed thus. 4. The word Lord is often attributed to Christ in the Old Testament, ; and in the New Testament, 2:11 5. Because the Jews had none else to trust to for salvation, . Thus in the Old Testament, ; for the Son’ s sake, whom he calls the Son of man, , for so the Chaldee paraphrase, for the King Messiah. So upon that place, , Give the king thy judgments, and thy righteousness to the king’ s son, i.e. the King the Messiah. , For thy word’ s sake, i.e. Christ, , He called his name Jedidiah, because of the Lord, of whom Solomon was a type.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 9:17

Daniel 9:17 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.Ver. 17. Now therefore, O our God.] Since thou hast shown us our sins, and seen our reproach, whereof we are sure thou art very sensible. Hear the prayer of thy servant.] Who assumeth the boldness to plead his interest in thee, and his relation to thee. And his supplications.] Which are nothing else but prayers redoubled and reinforced, And cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary.] Do it, oh do it now; for "the time to favour Zion, yea, the set time is come." And this I can tell, because "thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof." That whole psalm, being "A prayer for the afflicted," may seem ta have been made by this prophet Daniel. For the Lord’ s sake,] i.e., For thine own sake, or for thy Son Christ’ s sake, the mediator and advocate of his people: for so he was in the Old Testament also, like as still he is the high priest of the New. And while the people were praying outside, the priest was offering incense within the temple, so is Christ interceding for us while we are praying. "Whatsoever therefore ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 9:17

(17) Cause thy face to shine.—See Numbers 6:25. The meaning is “let thy works show the fulfilment of “thy Word.” For the Lord’s sake.—Comp. Daniel 9:19, “because Thou art the Lord.” Never does prayer rise higher, than when the soul humbly appeals to God as the sovereign lord of all, and patiently waits for Him to do as He pleases. (Comp. Psalms 44:9-26.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 9:17

Verse 17. And cause thy face to shine] Give us proof that thou art reconciled to us.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 9:17

3–19. Daniel’s prayer, consisting (1) of a confession of national transgression, and of the justice of God’s punishment (Daniel 9:4-14), and (2) of a supplication for mercy and restoration (Daniel 9:15-19). The prayer evinces great depth and fervour of religious feeling. In style it is Deuteronomic; in fact, it is composed largely of reminiscences of Deut., the prayer of Solomon in 1 Kings 8, and (especially) of Jeremiah (in particular, of Jeremiah 26, 32, 44): there are also some noticeable parallels with the prayers in Nehemiah 1, 9, and Ezra 9 (see on Daniel 9:4; Daniel 9:6-7; Daniel 9:9; Daniel 9:14-15; Daniel 9:18). The most striking resemblances are, however, with parts of the confession and supplication in Bar 1:15 to Bar 3:18; on which see further the Introd. p. lxxiv f.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 9:17

Now, therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant - In behalf of the people. He pleaded for his people and country, and earnestly entreated the Lord to be merciful.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 9:17

16-19. The prophet cries out in great agony, beseeching Jehovah, since now his righteous punishments had been so fearfully fulfilled upon Jerusalem and the holy mountain (Psalms 2:6; Jeremiah

Sermons on Daniel 9:17

	Sermon	Description
	Going Up to Zion by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God
	Lessons Learned From Korah's Rebellion by Alan Martin	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of repentance and understanding the wrath of God. He refers to a story in Numbers where the earth opens up and swallows rebellio
	The Restoration of God as Seen in the Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant by John Saunders	In this sermon, the preacher discusses a story from the book of Judges in the Bible. The story involves a horrific act of immorality committed by the tribe of Benjamin, which leads
	(Poland) Walking in the Spirit by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher shares personal anecdotes about his experiences in Broadway and as a preacher. He talks about a show on Broadway that received terrible reviews and onl
	God Answers Man's Suffering: Companionship by Warren Wiersbe	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that when we face difficulties in life, it is because God has a glorious purpose to fulfill. He compares our lack of understanding to Job, w
	(2006 Conference) 9. Seven Wonderful Promises by Zac Poonen	This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and highlights the struggle to let go of earthly desires and embrace the promises of the New Covenant. It encourages be
	Walking in the Spirit by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the simplicity of understanding the word of God. He shares that many people miss the great truths of the Bible because they overcomplicate i