Daniel 9:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to (A)Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, (B)seventy years. 3 So I gave my [a]attention to the Lord God, to seek Him by prayer and pleading, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. 4 I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed, and said, “Oh, Lord, the (C)great and awesome God, who (D)keeps His covenant and faithfulness for those who love Him and keep His commandments,
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Daniel 9:2-4
English Standard Version
2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to (A)the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years.
3 Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by (B)prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. 4 I prayed to the Lord my God and (C)made confession, saying, (D)“O Lord, the (E)great and awesome God, who (F)keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,
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Daniel 9:2-4
King James Version
2 In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.
3 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:
4 And I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;
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