20. I went on praying, confessing my sins and the sins of my people Israel, and pleading with the Lord my God to restore his holy Temple.
21. While I was praying, Gabriel, whom I had seen in the earlier vision, came flying down to where I was. It was the time for the evening sacrifice to be offered.
22. He explained, “Daniel, I have come here to help you understand the prophecy.
23. When you began to plead with God, he answered you. He loves you, and so I have come to tell you the answer. Now pay attention while I explain the vision.