Daniel 9:26
Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005
ከስድሳ ሁለት ሳምንት በኋላ መሲሑ ያለ ፍትሕ ይገደላል፤ የሚገደለውም ለራሱ አይደለም፤ የሚመጣው መሪ ወታደሮች ቤተ መቅደሱንና ከተማይቱን ይደመስሳሉ፤ መጨረሻውም እንደ ጐርፍ ይመጣል፤ ውድመት ስለ ታወጀ ጦርነት እስከ መጨረሻ ይቀጥላል።
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Daniel predicts that after a certain period of time, the Messiah will be killed for reasons not related to himself. It also foretells the destruction of Jerusalem by a future ruler's people and mentions desolation until the end.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're building with blocks and suddenly someone comes and knocks down your tower. That's like what this verse is saying about a special person being taken away, and then later, a city getting knocked down too.
Historical Background
The prophet Daniel wrote this around the sixth century BCE while in exile in Babylon. This prophecy was directed at the Jewish people living under Persian rule but pointed to events far into their future.
Living It Out Today
Imagine if someone predicts you'll face tough times, yet through it all, there's a bigger plan of restoration and rebuilding. Just like in this verse, we can find hope even amidst uncertainty.
Topics
prophesymessiahjudgmentrestorationdesolationhope
Related Verses
Isaiah 53:7-8Matthew 26:50-51Luke 19:41-44Acts 2:22-24Revelation 11:1-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of 'threescore and two weeks' in Daniel 9:26?
The phrase refers to a specific period of time predicted by Daniel, which scholars interpret as 434 years leading up to the Messiah's arrival. This timing is significant for understanding prophetic timelines.
Who does 'the people of the prince that shall come' refer to?
Scholars often interpret this phrase to refer to the Roman army, which later destroyed Jerusalem and its temple under Titus in 70 CE, fulfilling Daniel's prophecy about destruction.
How does 'the Messiah being cut off' relate to Jesus Christ?
Many Christians see this as a prophecy of Jesus' crucifixion, where he was killed not for personal sins but to bear the sins of others, aligning with Daniel's prediction.
What does 'end thereof shall be with a flood' symbolize?
The term 'flood' here is often interpreted metaphorically as a massive military invasion or destruction, like a deluge of soldiers sweeping through and causing devastation, similar to historical conquests.