Daniel 9:4

4 I prayed to the LORD my God and 1made confession, saying, 2"O Lord, the 3great and awesome God, who 4keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,

Daniel 9:4 In-Context

2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years.
3 Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.
4 I prayed to the LORD my God and made confession, saying, "O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,
5 we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules.
6 We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.

Cross References 4

  • 1. ver. 20; [Ezra 10:1; Nehemiah 1:6]
  • 2. Nehemiah 1:5; Nehemiah 9:32
  • 3. Nehemiah 1:5; Nehemiah 9:32
  • 4. Deuteronomy 7:9
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