This section of scripture is the foundation which must be understood to study end-times prophecy. The angel Gabriel comes to answer Daniel’s prayer and to tell him about the 70 weeks of years for the LORD God to fulfill is His plan to restore Israel.  During the first 7 sevens, the Temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt.  After 69 sevens, Messiah will be cut off, which foretells the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  Then there is a gap and then comes the 70^th Week, which many people call “The Tribulation”.