The commandment came forth: this thing was decreed before in God's counsel; but not divulged, or ordered to be proclaimed, till Daniel petitioned. Greatly beloved, Heb. a man of desires, i.e. dear to God, Luke 1:28.
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Daniel 9:23
23 At the beginning of thy supplications the commandmentc came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.