“There is plainly a close correspondence between the two visions of Daniel 8 and Daniel 9. The seventy weeks are said to be _cut off_ for certain distinct objects; and this implies a longer period from which they are separated, either the course of time in general, or some period distinctly revealed. Now the previous date (the 2300 days) includes two events,—the restoration of the sacrifice, and the desolation. The first of these is identical in character with the seventy weeks, which are a period of the restored polity of Jerusalem; and hence the most natural of the cutting off is that which refers it to the whole period of the former vision.”—_“__First Elements of Sacred Prophecy__”__ by T. R. Birks, London, 1843, pages 359, 360._ 9. What was to be accomplished at the close of the seventy weeks? “To finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy.” Same verse, latter part. NOTE.—For “the Most Holy,” the Douay version reads, “the Saint of saints.” 10. What portion of this period was to reach to Christ, the Messiah, or Anointed One? “Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto Messiah the Prince shall be _seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks_.” Verse 25, first part. NOTE.—The word Messiah means anointed, and Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:38) at His baptism in 27 A.D. Matt. 3:16. 11. At the end of this time, what was to be done to Messiah? “And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be _cut off_.” Verse 26, first part. [Illustration.] Rebuilding Of Jerusalem. "And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel." Ezra 6:14. 12. How was the destruction of Jerusalem and the sanctuary by the Romans then foretold? “And the people of the prince that shall come shall _destroy the city and the sanctuary_; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.” Same verse, last part. 13. What was Messiah to do during the seventieth week? “And He shall _confirm the covenant_ with many for one week.” Verse 27, first clause. See Matt. 26:26-28. 14. What was He to take away in the midst of this week? “And in the midst of the week He shall cause the _sacrifice and the oblation to cease_.” Same verse, next clause.