![]() The Romans destroyed Jerusalem in 70 A.D., including the temple, which had been rebuilt in Nehemiah. The first half of this alludes to Jesus’ death on the cross. After those 434 years: They put the Anointed One to death and destroy the city.The Anointed One appears to mean Jesus, here. ![]() 434 years (62 X 7): A time designated for waiting for the Anointed One to come ( Daniel 9:26).49 years (7 X 7): The time it takes to rebuild Jerusalem since the time the Babylonians had destroyed it ( Daniel 9:25), which occurs in the Book of Nehemiah.The prophecy divides up these 490 years in a handful of ways. ![]() Although Christians typically refer to the period of God bringing everlasting righteousness as 70 weeks, they really mean 70 X 7 years. Scholars agree that the "sevens" appear to mean "years." Therefore, 70 X 7 = 490 years. Gabriel mentions “seventy sevens” will take place before God will put an end to sin and bring everlasting righteousness ( Daniel 9:24). The angel Gabriel approaches Daniel in the latter half of the ninth chapter after Daniel prays for Israel. ![]() Although theologians have not reached a consensus on the exact timing of the 70 weeks mentioned in Daniel 9, we can draw a number of conclusions from this enigmatic prophecy.
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