In chapter 8, Daniel has a second vision where he is by the river Ulai. In the vision he sees a ram with two horns causing destruction followed by a he-goat which strikes down the ram, breaking its horns and subduing its power. The he-goat increases in power and causes sacrifices to stop in the sanctuary. Daniel then encounters Gabriel who gives him the interpretation of the vision.

Chapter 9 opens with Daniel coming to understand through reading the prophecy of Jeremiah that his people would be returned to Judah after 70 years in Babylon. He fasts and prays, beseeching God to bring it to pass. Gabriel appears again to Daniel to help him understand the prophecies as well as tell Daniel of further things to come.

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