Overtones of the Jubilee in the Seventy Weeks of Daniel 9:24-27

Abstract

The study of the prophecy of Dan 9:24-27 has usually focused on the grammatical, historical and chronological elements associated with the text. While affirming the importance of these elements, the article attempts to show how the Sabbatical and the Jubilee provide a major theological and numerical foundation for the chapter. This messianic prophecy finds its fulfillment in the anointed ministry of Jesus who comes as the kinsmen redeemer to release the captives as recorded in Luke 4:16-30.

Key Words: Daniel, Daniel 9, Luke 4, prophecy, 70 weeks, sabbatical, jubilee