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Daniel 9:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Daniel 9:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 9 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:”
Daniel 9:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 9:3
The phrase "I set my face unto the Lord God" uses Hebrew idiom for determined, focused seeking. The word sim panim (שִׂים פָּנִים, "set face") indicates resolute intention and persistent pursuit. Daniel's comprehensive approach to seeking God—"by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes"—demonstrates earnest spiritual intensity. "Prayer" (tefillah, תְּפִלָּה) represents general communion with God, while "supplications" (tachanunim, תַּחֲנוּנִים) emphasizes specific petitions and humble requests.The accompanying disciplines—"fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes"—express mou...
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Cross-References for Daniel 9:3
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“and I will answer you”
“and pray for one another”
“when I heard these words”
“Go”
“even with my garment and my robe torn; and I fell on my knees”
“and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands”
“at the river Ahava”
“and went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib: and [when] he came there”
“you priests! Wail”