Gabriel arrives

20While I was still speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my plea before Yahweh my God concerning the holy mountain of my God,

21while I was still speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, came to me in swift flight at the time of the evening offering.

22He made me understand, and spoke with me, and said, “Daniel, I have now come out to give you insight and understanding.”

23At the beginning of your pleas, a word went out, and I have come to tell it, because you are greatly beloved. So consider the word and understand the vision.