the close of a period of time, described as “seventy sevens,” after which Daniel’s city and people4 are to be established in blessing of the fullest kind. 2. Another period composed of seven weeks and sixty-two weeks is specified with equal certainty. 3. This second era dates from the issuing of an edict to rebuild Jerusalem,—not the temple, but the city; for, to remove all doubt, “the street and wall”5 are emphatically mentioned; and a definite event, described as the cutting off of Messiah, marks