The angel Gabriel explains Daniel's vision, revealing that the wars between Persia and Greece will ultimately lead to the rise of Antiochus IV, a ruler who will defy God and oppress His people. However, Daniel is reassured that God has already appointed the end of this evil ruler.

In Daniel 9, we find Daniel praying for his people, who are held captive in Babylon, and for the city of Jerusalem and its temple. He pleads for the Jews to return to Jerusalem and resume their worship. Deeply longing for the restoration of both the city and the temple, Daniel studies the Scriptures and finds Jeremiah's prophecy that the captivity would end after 70 years. Aware that Israel's sins brought God's judgment, Daniel offers a long, heartfelt prayer of confession and an earnest plea for God's mercy. In a profound revelation, Daniel is shown the precise timeline for the coming of Christ, who will establish His eternal kingdom.