The 9 weeks, however, were not literal weeks of seven days but weeks of years. In fact, some Bible translations render the expression "weeks" as "weeks of years." (Daniel 9:24, 25) The Messiah would appear after a period of 69 "weeks" of 7 years each-a total of 483 years. The prophecy was fulfilled in 29 C.E. when Jesus was baptized, exactly 483 years from 455 B.C.E.
The precise fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy adds to the abundant evidence conforming Jesus' identity. This evidence confirms our hope for the future. Jesus, as King of God's heavenly Kingdom, will bring an end to harsh human rule. Thereafter, he will fulfill many Bible prophecies, including those pointing forward to a resurrection of the dead to endless life in Paradise on earth. -DANIEL 12:2; JOHN 5:28, 29; REVELATION 21:3-5.
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