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When Did Daniel’s Seventy Weeks Begin and End?

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For centuries, Bible scholars and believers alike have studied Daniel’s prophecy of the seventy weeks with awe and reverence. Found in Daniel 9:24–27, this prophetic passage holds a pivotal place in Christian eschatology. It’s not just a timeline—it’s a divine revelation that traces God’s redemptive plan for Israel and ultimately the coming of the Messiah.

But when did these seventy weeks begin? And when did they end?

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“Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city…” (Daniel 9:24)

The “seventy weeks” refer not to literal weeks of days but prophetic weeks of years—70 weeks x 7 years = 490 years. These 490 years were decreed upon the Jewish people and Jerusalem to accomplish six divine purposes, including “to finish the transgression,” “to make an end of sins,” and “to bring in everlasting righteousness.”

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“Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem…” (Daniel 9:25)

Here lies our starting point. The clock begins ticking from the moment a decree goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem. Historical records and Scripture point to Artaxerxes’ decree in 457 B.C. (Ezra 7:11–26) as the most fitting fulfillment. This decree wasn’t just about rebuilding walls—it included the restoration of proper worship, government, and legal structures.

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“…unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks…” (Daniel 9:25)

That’s 7 weeks (49 years) plus 62 weeks (434 years)—a total of 483 years. If we count forward 483 years from 457 B.C., we arrive precisely at 27 A.D., the year many scholars believe Jesus began His public ministry, marked by His baptism (Luke 3:1–23). Truly, the “Messiah the Prince” had come.

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“…And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself…” (Daniel 9:26)

After the 69th week (483 years), the Messiah would be “cut off”—a clear reference to Jesus’ crucifixion. He died not for Himself, but for us (Isaiah 53:5–6). This moment fulfilled the prophecy with sobering precision.

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“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week…” (Daniel 9:27)

This final, 70th week stands apart. During this seven-year span, Christ confirmed the New Testament Covenant through His ministry and that of His apostles. “In the midst of the week”—or after 3.5 years—He was crucified, ending the need for temple sacrifices (Hebrews 10:10–14). The remaining 3.5 years saw the gospel continue to go forth to the Jews through the early Church until the stoning of Stephen in Acts 7, around 34 A.D.

From 457 B.C. to 34 A.D., the seventy prophetic weeks draw a majestic outline of God’s faithful timeline—perfect in detail, eternal in purpose.

In the story of Daniel’s seventy weeks, we don’t just find dates. We discover the heartbeat of the Gospel: a God who keeps His promises, and a Savior who came right on time.

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