Daniel 9:11

Daniel’s Prayer for His People · Daniel 9:1–19
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Translations

Modern
All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You.
Traditional
Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him.
Literal
And all Israel has transgressed Your law, turning aside not to listen to Your voice. And has been poured out on us the oath and the curse that is written in the Law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against Him.
Latin
Et omnis Israël prævaricati sunt legem tuam, et declinaverunt ne audirent vocem tuam: et stillavit super nos maledictio et detestatio quæ scripta est in libro Moysi servi Dei, quia peccavimus ei.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You.

Notes

God's faithfulness was very different from his people's unfaithfulness and rebellion. When Daniel confessed his people's sins, he included himself (Daniel 9:5), even though he lived a praiseworthy life (see “Community Identity” Theme Note).

Daniel prayed a high priestly prayer for his people, using many quotes and references from the Torah (the instructions God gave through Moses), the prophets (God’s messengers), and the psalms (songs and prayers used in worship).

To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness: God planned the exile to judge unfaithful Israel (Daniel 9:11–14). God had warned them many times that it would occur (see Deuteronomy 28:36–37, 49–68).

Daniel prayed for his people, knowing that Jerusalem's seventy years of desolation were about to end. His prayer is similar to those of:

God answered Daniel's prayer quickly (see study note on Daniel 9:19; see also Daniel 9:20–27).

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Apocalyptic Assumption of Moses Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel (Person) Daniel, Additions to Jeremiah (Person) Mercy Oath

Topics

Disobedience to God: Acknowledge the Punishment of, to be Just Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer: Daniel Nation: Chastised Nation: Prayer For Oath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayer: Accompanied With: Confession Prayer: Confession In Prophets: Inspiration of Sin: Confession of