Daniel 9:22-23

Daniel 9:22-23

[22] And he informed  me, and talked  with me, and said,  O Daniel,  I am now come forth  to give thee skill  and understanding.  [23] At the beginning  of thy supplications  the commandment  came forth,  and I am come  to shew  therefore understand  the matter,  and consider  the vision. 

What does Daniel 9:22-23 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Daniel"s concern for God"s reputation ( Daniel 9:4-14) doubtless made him special to God ( Daniel 9:23). The vision that God had sent Gabriel to convey constituted an answer to Daniel"s prayer. It revealed what would happen to the Jews.
"For the first time in the book Daniel"s initiative occasions a revelation." [1]