Gabriel Brings an Answer
20 While I was still speaking and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and 9:20 Lit casting downpresenting my plea before the Lord my God in behalf of the holy mountain of my God, 21 while I was still speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision 9:21 Lit at the beginningpreviously, 9:21 Lit was reaching; or touchingcame to me 9:21 Or in swift flightin my extreme weariness about the time of the evening offering. 22 And he instructed me and talked with me and said, "Daniel, I have come now to give you insight with understanding. 23 At the beginning of your pleas the 9:23 Lit word went outcommand was issued, and I have come to tell you, because you are 9:23 Lit desirable; or precioushighly esteemed; so pay attention to the message and gain understanding of the vision.