The prophecy in Daniel chapter 9 outlines a 490-year period during which God will deal with Israel, culminating in the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of everlasting righteousness. The period is divided into three main sections: the construction of the city, the coming of the Messiah, and the conquest of the city by the Antichrist. The prophecy also speaks of the Great Tribulation, a time of unmentionable horror, and the ultimate consummation of all things when Jesus returns with his saints.
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