Daniel 9:27 & the
European Neighbourhood Policy

Seventy “Weeks” of Years

God sent the angel Gabriel to the esteemed prophet Daniel.  Gabriel told Daniel

  • about seventy “weeks” of years, which is
  • a period of 70 × 7 = 490 years,
  • decreed by God for Daniel’s people, Israel (Daniel 9:21-24).

At the end of of the prophesied period—that is, at the very end of the age—the following things will culminate for Daniel’s people, Israel (Daniel 9:24):

  • transgression will be finished,
  • sin will end,
  • an atonement for wickedness will be made,
  • everlasting righteousness will ensue,
  • vision and prophecy will be sealed, and
  • the most Holy Place and most Holy One will be anointed.


Home  |  ENP Commentary