Gabriel (to me): ²² Daniel, I have come for one purpose: to offer you insight and understanding into these matters. ²³ When you began your pleading earlier today, a word was issued. I was instructed to come and tell you about it, for you are highly regarded by God. So pay close attention so you can understand the vision.

²⁴ The decree has been issued: your people and your holy city have 70 sevens of time^[a] to bring rebellion to a close, to put an end to sin, to wipe away guilt, to bring in a righteousness that endures, to seal up the prophet’s vision, and to anoint the most sacred place.