Daniel 9 - 10

Through his own study of God's word, Daniel discovers that the time of Israel's exile is drawing to an end.  His immediate response is to pray for his people, that God would treat them favorably and restore them to their promised land.  While he is praying, the angel Gabriel arrives and announces further happenings in the nation's future.  Instead of 70 years of exile, Gabriel speaks of 70 'weeks' that will culminate in Messiah's arrival, removal and restoration.  During another period of revelation, Daniel is instructed about the coming futures of Persia and the Greek Empire.