Daniel 9:3

And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Daniel 9:3

BSB

So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.

AKJV

And I set my face to the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

CPDV

And I set my face to the Lord, my God, to ask and make supplication with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes.

ERV

And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes.

NHEB

And I turned to the Lord God, to seek by prayer and petitions, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

SMT

And I will give my face to Jehovah God to seek prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 9:3

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Commentary for Daniel 9:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 9:3

Summary

Prophet begins intercession with penitential practices

Place

Babylon

Event

Daniel begins fasting

Estimated Time Period

c. 539 BC