Daniel 9:26
“After the sixty-two weeks the Anointed One will be cut off, and will have nothing. The people of the prince who come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end will be with a flood, and war will be even to the end. Desolations are determined.”
What does Daniel 9:26 mean?
This verse is part of Daniel's vision about the future, and it describes a coming time of loss and destruction. "The Anointed One will be cut off" refers to someone being removed or killed, and "have nothing" suggests complete loss of position and possessions. The passage goes on to describe the destruction of a city and its sacred place, followed by ongoing conflict and ruin. For those reading this, the language of devastation can feel heavy, especially if you're already walking through difficult seasons. But in Daniel's full vision, this moment of apparent defeat isn't the end of the story. The prophet is showing his people that God sees what's coming, that nothing catches God by surprise, and that He remains faithful even when circumstances seem utterly broken. That awareness of God's presence in the midst of trouble, not the trouble itself, is what sustains hope.