Does Daniel 9.24-27 teach a double 70 week prophecy? With the new information of Suleiman’s decree in AD 1537-41; adding 490 yrs = AD 2027-31, is it the end of the age, where Christ will return? (Translating the Hebrew, word for word).)

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I learned of a second decree made by Sultan Suleiman in AD 1537-41, which is still engraved in stone, to rebuild Jerusalem; I found this information in the book “Witnessing the end” by Dr Christian Widener. 

So I began to consider what Dr. Widener put forth; that Dan.9.24-27, is teaching a seeming double 70 week prophecy; that does not call for an unfulfilled 70th week, that still needs to be fulfilled, as is commonly held. 

Rather the text has a double application to two decrees; where the first 70 weeks have been fulfilled, and we are now currently in the final week, (or soon will be) of the second set of 70 weeks.

The first set of 70 weeks begin from the building of city in BC 459 (which was 77 yrs after the decreed of Cyrus, who was God’s anointed (Isa.45.1); and culminate with the first coming of the Messiah, His ministry to Israel, and ending the final week at His crucifixion; which resulted in the cutting off of the people, that are against Him, and the destruction of the holy city (Acts. 3.23; Rom. 11). Being that, they did not recognize the time of visitation (AD 70, Lk.19.42-44).

The second set of 70 weeks concern the return of old Jerusalem back under Jewish control; and a prevailing of the people of the covenant ( those of Israel, that do not exalt the horn); who during the time of anguish (i.e. the tribulation); are purified, and will turn to God in righteousness (Dan.12. 1, 10).

They will be saved out of the tribulation unto God, as an intercession offering of sacrifice, unto Himself for the reconciliation of the cosmos, back under the dominion of His image; this results in the preservation of the remnant of Israel(Isa.65.8-9, 13; cp. 49.5; 53.11; cp. Acts.26.23; Tim.2.10; Col.1.24; Dan12.1-3; Mt.24. 21-22, 29-30; Eph.1.4; 18; 2.6-10; 5. 26-27).

They not loving their lives unto death, having overcome the power of the devil, by the blood of Christ, and by the word of their testimony. 

God having choose to establish His dominion over the cosmos; through the redemption of His firstborn coprate conquering image; these faithful will overcome the powers of the Age, and will partake in the reward of the firstborn inheritance with Christ, at the time of the adoption (i.e, the placing of a Son, to his allotted firstborn inheritance; (Rom.8. 17, 23; Col. 1.12, 24; 3.8-11; cp. Dan.7.14, 18, 12.2-3, 8-9; cp. Isa.60. 12; 66.1; Ex.4.22). 

This results in the perseveration of those of the Nation of Israel (Isa.65.8-9, 13; cp. 49.5; 53.11; cp. Acts.26.23; Tim.2.10; Col.1.24);. be taken to the wilderness (the woman, those of Israel that have not taken the mark of the beast) during the time the desolation, of the beast kingdom (Rev.12. 5-6 ).

The vision and the prophecy culminate with the final return of Christ Jesus; who will destroy the beast kingdom, and establish His Kingdom upon the earth; bringing desolation to the abomination (Dan.2.44-45; 7:13-14, 27; cp. Acts.1.6)

I rendered every word in its original order; and with the information of this new decree as an anchor point; the nuance seems to accurately align with relevant biblical themes; and with historical, and current geopolitical events. I would like some feedback, suggestions, or comments. 

Dan.9.24: there are H5921 separated H2852 seventy H7657 weeks H7620; for the holy H6944 city H5892 (old Jerusalem); and for your people H597; [to put an end] [ולחת] to the rebellion 6588; and to restrain H3607 (iniquity ) H2304 ( 2 Thes. 2.6-7). 

Here we have an intended thought play, between a “separated” set of 70 weeks (70/70). Which is slightly veiled within the text (i.e,  "at the second sixty"; which will be shown below); and with a divided 70 weeks, which is what one would naturally conclude, in simply reading the “62” in the preceding passages (7+62×7).

[These sins H2304 ] חטאות is doubled in Heb., and not rendered in the A.V) (will be brought to an end) H2856 at the coming H935 punishment H5771; which will be for purging H3722, cp. Dan.12.10).

The vision H2377, and Its sealing up H2856 (Dan.12.4) are concerned with the age H5769 of righteousness H6664; and is when the holy H6944 of holies, H6944 will be anointed H4886 (Ez. 43-48).

This prophecy H530 (Dan.9.25) to some H4480 will be made understood H7919, and known H3045; that from the building H7919, from the restoration H7725 of the command H1697 that went forth from H4161 the ruler H5057, anointed H4899 of Jerusalem H3389; there shall be weeks H7620:

Seventy H7651 (cp. Gen.4.24), seven H7620 (cp.Ez.45.21), then they shall build H1129;1

“of the command going forth from the ruler, anointed” is Cyrus, whom God calls His anointed (Isa.45.1).

The “sealing up” of the vision corresponds with the “ the this prophecy” that will be made understood and known, cp. Dan. 12.9-10; and should be read in verse 25;

Seventy Seven years from the decree of Cyrus 536 B.C., ends at 459 B.C., and is when the building of the city began.

And it shall be returned at H7725 the second H8147 (H8147 is rendered “second “ in Dan.2.1), sixty H8346; and anguished H6695, and diligence H2742 will be in their streets H7339 in those times H6296.

From the completion of Suleiman’s building of the wall, in 1541 A.D (+ 490 = 2031 A.D); unto “the second 60th week”, is 1960-67; and is when Jerusalem, the old city; the original Jerusalem, referred today as “east” Jerusalem; was returned under Jewish control, after the 6 day war 1967).

Dan. 9.26: Two H8147 and sixty H8346 weeks H7620 after H310; none לוֹ ( not numbered in the Heb.), but not being for H369 Messiah H4899, will be cut off H3722 (Acts.3.23).

For there will be corruption/ destruction H7843 for the holy H6924 city H5892 (the destruction of the Roman siege, Lk.21.20-24; A.D., 69-70 A.D.). (And a double application to the Dome of the rock, which says “God has no Son”.

“after” the completion of the wall, and the dedication of the temple (Ezra 6 10,15-19); 410-9 B.C, + 62 weeks = 434 yrs. ends up at 24-25 A.D.; then the final week of the first set of 70 weeks, which came to an end at 31-32 A.D at the crucifixion of Christ.

And shall come H935 of the ruler H5057 the people H5971 with a flood H7858;

(i.e., Oct.7, 2023; Al-Aqsa “Flood” fullfilment, or first aspect of fullfilment; the Hamas-led attack; “the people” of Saladin, i.e., the ottoman kingdom, i.e., Islamic jihad).

(See on stellarium, on Oct.7th, astroid named "child " came out  of the constellation Virgo possible partial, or full fulfillment of Rev.12.1-13; cp. Isa.26.17-21).

12:2-5 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.

Isaiah 26:17 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD.

Isaiah 26:19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

Isaiah 26:20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.

And at the end H7093, desolation H8074 is determined H2782, for the battle H4421 at the end 7093 of the week. 7620

Dan.9.27: And many of the H7727 covenant H1285 He shall cause to prevail H1396 for the week H7620, and a half H2677 of one H259 (Zech.10.6,12); and upon H5921 an offering H4503 of sacrifice H2077; and He shall bring to an end H7673 abominations H8251; upon wings H3671, even intill H5704 the one who shall make desolate H8074, pours out that H5413 which is decreed H2782 for the consummation H3617 on it HH5921

When the sufferings of Christ are filled up by His body; it is by this sacrificial service that God will cause the abominations end. This implies that it is by their sufferings, which must be fulfilled, God’s before God’s wrath comes upon the world: 

Rev 6:10 “And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? v11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

The “week”; and the half of the following one, is implying when the elect will be saved out of the time of persecution (i.e., the time of tribulation) soon after it begins (Dan.12.1-3; Mt.24. 29-31; 2 Thes. 4. 15-17 ). Which will be around the middle period of the final week. 

“Upon an offering of sacrifice”, is when the body is caught up to God, soon after the tribulation begins; their sacrificial service, will result in God bringing to a end abomination, by the coming wrath of the day of the LORD (Rev 12.10).

At this time the woman (i.e. the persevered of Israel) will be persevered, being brought on “wings” to the wilderness, intill the final return of Christ, when he will desolate the abomination.

This is because of the sacrificial service of the church which is Christ's Body, this elect company are caught up, and are received as an offering unto God, for partaking in the ministry of the suffering servant, Eph.1.4; Col.1 24; Rom.8.17; 12.1; Rev. 14.11, 13; 2 Thes.1.7; Isa.26.19,21).

When we turn to related passages in Daniel, we find the word "sacrifice" is not in the original; it only takes place in 9.27; and in all these other scriptures (Daniel 8:11-13; 11:31; 12:11); the word "sacrifice" has been added in the English translation. (Which in my opinion really throws us of from the authors intended meaning).

Here is an example: Dan.12.11 "And shall understand the wise continually H8548; that shall be removed H5493 (cp. Gen. 8.13) from the time H6265 of the desolation H8074 of abomination H825, that shall be given over H5414 1290 days (Cp. Rev.12.1-15).

So the wise will be removed; but the unwise are not, but they will be preserved in the wilderness, being carried on wings (Rev.12. 3-7, 14; Dan.12.10; Mt. 25.2).

Then at the end of this final week, the battle of Armageddon will take place

Edited September 5, 2024 by Bible nuggets

[Charlie744]

2 hours ago, Bible nuggets said:

Found within the book “Witnessing the end” by Dr. Christian Widener; I learned of a second decree made by Sultan Suleiman in AD 1537-41, to rebuild Jerusalem; which is still engraved in stone, in Jerusalem today. 

So I began to consider what Dr. Widener put forth, that Dan.9.24-27; is teaching a seeming double 70 week prophecy; that does not call for an unfulfilled 70th week, that has to still be fulfilled, as is commonly held. But rather the text has a double application to two decrees, where the first 70 weeks have ran there course, and now we are currently in the final week of the second 70 weeks.

In my study of Daniel 9.24-27, I saw that the context involves the rebuilding, and restoration of Jerusalem. The first set of 70 weeks begin from the building of city in BC 459 (which was 77 yrs after the decreed of Cyrus as God's anointed, (Isa.45.1); and culminate with the first coming of the Messiah; and the cutting off of the people that are against Him (Acts. 3.23; Rom. 11). Being they did not recognize the time of visitation, which later resulted in the destruction of the city, and the sanctuary (AD 70, Lk.19.42-44). 

The second set of 70 weeks concern the return of Jerusalem back under Jewish control; and a strengthening of the people of the covenant. Who by God's empowering grace, will live righteous sacrifical lives, and will be lifted above (i.e the firmament) as an offering of sacrifice to Himself (Eph.1.4; 2.6-10; 5. 26-27); and will result in the restoration of the Nation of Israel, back unto God (Isa.65.8-9, 13; cp 53.11).

Only these faithful ones will partake in the reward of the firstborn inheritance with Christ, at the time of the adoption (i.e, the placing of a Son, to his allotted firsborn inheritance; cp. Dan.12.2-3; Isa.60.12; 66.1; Ex.4.22). Which will take place when the faithful are saved out the tribulation (Dan.12.1); because they shared in the ministery of the suffering servant ( Eph. 1.18; 2.4-10; 5.27; Col. 1.12, 24; 3.8-11; Rom. 8.17, 23, 29; Rev.12:5; Dan.7.14, 18, 12.2-3, 8-9).

The vision and the the prophecy culminate with the final return of Christ Jesus; who will cleanse the holy place (cp Dan.8.14; Mt.21: 12; 24.38 ); by destroying the beast kingdom, in the establish His Kingdom upon the earth; bringing desolation to the abomination (Dan.2.44-45; 7:13-14, 27; cp. Acts.1.6)

So I went and translated Dan.9.24-27; which seems to confirm this view. I traced out the words in Hebrew, and there are some words that have not been translated in the KJV, being doubled, even wrongly number. (See below)

I rendered every word in its original order, with the information of this new decree as an anchor point; and the nuance seems to accurately align with relevant biblical themes; and with historical, and current geopolitical events.

I would like to know your opinion of this view or the text, does it hold up? And if anyone has knowledge of Hebrew can help see if my rendering holds up with proper Hebrew grammar. What do you all think about the way the tranlation fits? I would like some peer review, as a confirmation that this text is actually teaching a double 70 weeks.

Dan.9.24: there are H5921 separate H2852 seventy H7657 weeks H7620; for the sanctuary H6944, and city H5892; and for your people H597, to end ולחתם the rebellion 6588; and to restrain H3607 iniquity H2304 ( 2 Thes. 2.6-7).

These sins H2304 ( חטאות is doubled in Heb., and not rendered in the A.V) will be brought to an end H2856 at the coming H935 punishment H5771; which will be for purging H3722, cp. Dan.12.10).

The vision H2377, and Its sealing up H2856 (Dan.12.4) are concerned with the age H5769 of righteousness H6664; and is when the holy H6944 of holies, H6944 will be anointed H4886 (Ez. 43-48).

This prophecy H530 (Dan.9.25) to some H4480 will be made understood H7919, and known H3045; that from the building H7919, from the restoration H7725 of the command H1697 that went forth from H4161 the ruler H5057, anointed H4899 of Jerusalem H3389; there shall be weeks H7620:

Seventy H7651 (cp. Gen.4.24), seven H7620 (cp.Ez.45.21), then they shall build H1129;1“of the command going forth from the ruler, anointed” is Cyrus, whom God calls His anointed (Isa.45.1).

The “sealing up” of the vision corresponds with the “ the this prophecy” that will be made understood and known, cp. Dan. 12.9-10; and should be read in verse 25;

Seventy H7651 (cp. Gen.4.24), seven H7620 (cp.Ez.45.21), then they shall build H1129;

Seventy Seven years from the decree of Cyrus 536 B.C., ends at 459 B.C., and is when the building of the city began.

And it shall be returned at H7725 the second H8147 (H8147 is rendered "second " in Dan.2.1), sixty H8346; and anguished H6695, and diligence H2742 will be in their streets H7339 in those times H6296.

From the completion of Suleiman’s building of the wall, in 1541 A.D (+ 490 = 2031 A.D); unto “the second 60th week”, is 1960-67; and is when Jerusalem, the old city; the original Jerusalem, referred today as “east” Jerusalem; was returned under Jewish control, after the 6 day war 1967).

Dan. 9.26: Two H8147 and sixty H8346 weeks H7620 after H310; none לוֹ (not numbered in the Heb.), but not being for H369 Messiah H4899, will be cut off H3722 (Acts.3.23).

For there will be destruction H7843 for the sanctuary H6924, and the city H5892 (Lk.21.20-24; A.D., 69-70 A.D.).

(“after” the completion of the wall, and the dedication of the temple (Ezra 6 10,15-19); 410-9 B.C, + 62 weeks = 434 yrs. and ends up at 24-25 A.D., then the final week of the first set of 70 weeks, which came to an end at 31-32 A.D at the crucifixion of Christ.

And shall come H935 of the ruler H5057 the people H5971 with a flood H7858;

(i.e., Oct.7, 2023; Al-Aqsa “Flood”. Hamas-led attack; “the people” of Mohammad, and Saladin, i.e., the ottoman kingdom, i.e., Islamic jihad, cp.Dan.11.)

And at the end H7093, desolation H8074 is determined H2782, for the battle H4421 at the end 7093 of the week. 7620

Dan.9.27: And many of the H7727 covenant H1285, will be strengthened H1396 for the week H7620, and a half H2677 of one H259 (Zech.10.6,12); and will be placed above H593, as an offering H4503 of sacrifice H2077; and shall have rest H7623.

The “week”; and the half of the following one, is implying when the elect will be saved out of the time of persecution (i.e., the time of tribulation) soon after it begins (Dan.12.1-3; Mt.24. 29-31; 2 Thes. 4. 15-17 ). Which will be around the middle period of the final week, “and will be lifted above” (i.e. the firmament; H5921 which is used in reference to the firmament, and the statrs (Gen.1.7, 15, 17); and is linked to the faithful, who will shine as the "firmament", and as the stars in Dan.12.3; Cp. 1 Cor.15. 40-42 )

They will be lifted, or placed above as a sacrificial offering, to God for their faithful selfless service; and will receive the reward of the inheritance, for partaking in the ministery of the suffering servant, Eph.1.4; Col.1 24; Rom.8.17; 12.1 Rev.6.11; 14.11, 13; 2 Thes.1.7; Isa.26.19,21).

Then at the end of this final week, the battle of Armageddon will take place.

And abomination H8251 will fill up, H3671 until lying in desolation H8074; pouring out H5413 that which is decreed of 2782 desolation H8074 against it H5921 (i.e the pouring of the vials, Rev.16. 1-17).

 

 

 

24“Seventy [e]weeks are determined
For your people and for your holy city,

This period covers 490 literal years beginning in 457 BC and will conclude in 33/34 AD. It is sectioned into 3 separate time elements of 7 weeks, 62 weeks and 1 week. The verses reveal all the physical elements, the Temple, the walls and the streets, etc., that will be completed within the first timed section of 49 years. This time section, the elements that will be restored are the responsibility of the Jews. They are also responsible for reinstating the feast days, the ceremonies, the Sabbatical cycles, etc. BEFORE THE END OF THE 69TH WEEK. Meaning, God has given them the specific time and those elements that must be restored. And the ONLY piece of furniture (element) that would not be fully restored BEFORE THE END OF THE 69TH WEEK would be the very first piece of furniture that was taken from the Holy of Holies by Jeremiah so the Babylonians could not take it with them -- that, of course was the Ark of the Covenant. God's plan of restoration after the Babylonian destruction was to restore everything  back the way it was before their exile. And the Jews completed their mission. The ONLY element that could not be restored by the Jews was the return of the Ark of the Covenant. Only God could provide His Presence in the Holy of Holies. Thus, on the very first day of the 70th week of  years, the Messiah would be baptized in the Jordan by John and God would call out to Him and declare He was anointed. Jesus would provide the presence of God as the final element to be restored.

This is why the 70 weeks were carved out with the one week ending in 33/34 AD. The last week was set aside by God for the return of the Ark and the beginning of His ministry on earth.

 

25“Know therefore and understand,
That from the going forth of the command
To restore and build Jerusalem
Until Messiah the Prince,
There shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks;
The [h]street shall be built again, and the wall,
Even in troublesome times.

Here we find the literal timing of the restoration of the physical elements, then the timing of the Prince (Jesus).  Within the first 49 years, the Jews would complete their mission, and after another 62 weeks of years, the Messiah will arrive on the Jordan to be baptized, and begin His ministry.

 

26“And after the sixty-two weeks
Messiah shall [j]be cut off, but not for Himself;

Here Daniel is writing about the destruction of the Messiah. Verses 24 and 25 are both "restorative" verses, while 26 and 27 are both "destructive" verses. Thus, after the Messiah arrives (after the end of the 69th week, He will begin His ministry but AFTER THIS PERIOD (meaning the only / final/ last week of the prophecy remaining), He will be "cut off." And of course, His sacrifice is for all mankind who place their faith in Him.

And the people of the prince who is to come
Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.
The end of it shall be with a flood, 

And till the end of the war desolations are determined.

In the previous verse of 26, Daniel records the destruction of the Messiah. Here, heis recording the destruction of the physical elements that were restored after their return from Babylon. Notice, it is the "people" who will destroy the city and the sanctuary, not the prince. The city and the Temple and over 1 million Jews will be destroyed in 70 AD by the Roman army led by Titus. Consequently, they are the "people" that destroyed everything, however, they will become subject to the "prince" who is to come. He will come some 400 years later and is identified in Daniel as the little horn of Daniel 7 and 8. 


27Then he shall confirm a [k]covenant with many for one week;
But in the middle of the week
He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.

The pronoun "He" is none other than the Messiah who will confirm the New Covenant mentioned in Jeremiah 31:31-34. He will sacrifice Himself for the sin of the world and establish a New Covenant with His people and all who accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Within this last set aside week of the prophecy, exactly 3.5 years after He began His ministry, He will be crucified, and as a result of His PERFECT sacrifice, it will bring an end to the sacrificial services and the offerings found within the Levitical system. Further, the Temple, the Sanctuary would no longer hold the presence of God within it. They, along with all the pieces of furniture, the sacred vessels, the first 4 feast days, etc., were fulfilled. They have served their mission within God's plan of salvation. 

Now, this might be a start at your interpretation and mine.... as you know, there are more than a few interpretations on these verses with most throwing the final 3.5 years of the last week some 2000 years into the future. But this "futurist" interpretation was intentionally constructed in the 16th century by the Jesuits who were commissioned by the RCC to develop an alternative interpretation that removed the title of the little horn from the papacy. But we can talk about anything in Daniel that you would like...

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