Part 9 of 12 - Tribulation Prophecy
Daniel 9:24–27; 11:31
Daniel chapter 9 contains one of the most important prophetic timelines in all of Scripture. This prophecy was given directly to Daniel concerning his people, the nation of Israel, and his holy city, Jerusalem.
Jesus Himself confirmed Daniel as a true prophet in Gospel of Matthew 24, giving us confidence that this prophecy is divinely inspired and essential for understanding end-time events.
The Seventy Weeks Prophecy: 490 Years for I... morePart 9 of 12 - Tribulation Prophecy
Daniel 9:24–27; 11:31
Daniel chapter 9 contains one of the most important prophetic timelines in all of Scripture. This prophecy was given directly to Daniel concerning his people, the nation of Israel, and his holy city, Jerusalem.
Jesus Himself confirmed Daniel as a true prophet in Gospel of Matthew 24, giving us confidence that this prophecy is divinely inspired and essential for understanding end-time events.
The Seventy Weeks Prophecy: 490 Years for Israel
Daniel 9:24 states:
“Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city…”
The word “weeks” here refers to weeks of years. Seventy weeks equals 490 years.
This prophecy specifically concerns:
• Daniel’s people: Israel
• Daniel’s city: Jerusalem
It does not refer to Gentile nations or the Church, but to God’s prophetic program for Israel.
These 490 years were given to accomplish six purposes:
• To finish transgression
• To make an end of sins
• To make reconciliation for iniquity
• To bring in everlasting righteousness
• To seal up vision and prophecy
• To anoint the Most Holy
The Foundation: Christ’s Work Made Salvation Possible for All
Through Christ’s death on the Cross, reconciliation was made possible for all humanity.
Scripture confirms this universal provision:
• Christ died for the sins of the world
• Forgiveness was made available to all
• Reconciliation was accomplished through His sacrifice
However, salvation becomes effective only for those who believe.
As stated in Gospel of John 1:9:
“That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.”
Christ’s work was sufficient for all, but it is applied only by faith.
The Starting Point: The Decree to Rebuild Jerusalem (454 B.C.)
Daniel 9:25 tells us the timeline would begin with a decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem.
This decree was given to Nehemiah by King Artaxerxes, recorded in Book of Nehemiah chapter 2.
This decree authorized:
• Rebuilding the city walls
• Restoring the gates
• Reestablishing Jerusalem as a functioning city
This occurred in 454 B.C. and marks the beginning of the prophetic countdown.
First Division: Seven Weeks (49 Years)
The first segment of the prophecy lasted seven weeks, or 49 years.
During this period:
• Jerusalem was rebuilt
• The walls and streets were restored
• The Temple worship system was reestablished
This period concluded around 405 B.C.
Second Division: Sixty-Two Weeks (434 Years)
After the first 49 years came an additional 62 weeks, or 434 years.
This brings the total to 483 years from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem.
This timeline leads directly to the appearance and crucifixion of the Messiah.
Daniel 9:26 states:
“After threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself.”
This refers to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ around A.D. 29.
Christ was cut off, for the sins of the world.
The Destruction of Jerusalem (A.D. 70)
Daniel also foretold that after the Messiah would be cut off:
“The people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.”
This was fulfilled in A.D. 70, when the Roman Empire destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple.
This event confirms that the coming prince (the Antichrist) would arise from the same people—the Roman sphere.
The Prophetic Gap: One Week Remaining (7 Years)
After 483 years were fulfilled, one prophetic week remains unfulfilled.
This final seven-year period is described in Daniel 9:27.
This period is commonly called:
• The Tribulation
• The Seventieth Week of Daniel
This future period completes the full 490-year prophecy.
The Antichrist and the Final Seven Years
Daniel 9:27 states:
“He shall confirm the covenant with many for one week.”
This refers to a future political leader, the Antichrist, who will establish a treaty involving Israel.
This treaty will initiate the final seven-year period.
In the middle of the seven years (after 3½ years):
• He will break the treaty
• Stop Temple worship
• Bring desolation
This event marks the beginning of the Great Tribulation.
Confirmation from the New Testament
Jesus referred to this same future event in Gospel of Matthew 24, warning about deception, tribulation, and His eventual return.
Paul also referred to this period in First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:3:
“When they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them.”
This aligns perfectly with Daniel’s prophecy of a peace treaty followed by sudden devastation.
Summary of the Prophetic Timeline
From the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the Cross, 483 years were fulfilled exactly as Daniel prophesied.
Seven years remain unfulfilled.
These final seven years will complete God’s prophetic program for Israel and culminate in Christ’s return to establish His Kingdom.
✠SGT Dinah Scivoletti✠
✠Joan of Arc Priory✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
