Daniel 9:21 · KJV

"Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁹O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.

²⁰And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God;

²¹Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.

²²And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

²³At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

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Reflection Questions

How do you approach prayer in your life?

What does it mean for you to feel God's presence during prayer?

When have you felt a swift response from God?

Life Application

prayer

Make prayer a priority in your daily routine, seeking God's guidance in all matters.

faith

Trust that God hears your prayers and responds in His timing.

People in This Verse

DanielOT

A young Hebrew captive known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God. He became a key advisor in the Babylonian court.

First appearance: Daniel 1:6

GabrielBoth

Gabriel is one of the archangels mentioned in the Bible, serving as a messenger of God. He appears in both the Old and New Testaments, delivering important messages to key figures.

First appearance: Daniel 8:16

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Iraq today)

Babylon was the capital of the Babylonian Empire and a significant city in ancient Mesopotamia. It was known for its wealth, culture, and the exile of the Jewish people.

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