Why did Daniel pray toward Jerusalem?
Quick Answer
Daniel’s custom is related to Solomon’s prayer that Yehovah hear those who direct their supplications toward the temple and city, including exiles. The Teaching treats this practice as recognition of the chosen place.
Key Scriptures
– Daniel 6:10 – Daniel continues his customary prayers with his windows open toward Jerusalem even under a royal decree.
– 1 Kings 8:29-30,48-49 – Solomon asks Yehovah to hear prayers directed toward the temple and the chosen city, including prayers by exiles.
Detailed Biblical Study
Daniel’s custom is related to Solomon’s prayer that Yehovah hear those who direct their supplications toward the temple and city, including exiles. The Teaching treats this practice as recognition of the chosen place.
– Daniel 6:10 – Daniel continues his customary prayers with his windows open toward Jerusalem even under a royal decree.
– 1 Kings 8:29-30,48-49 – Solomon asks Yehovah to hear prayers directed toward the temple and the chosen city, including prayers by exiles.
Related Teaching
Israel – And End-Time Alignments PART 2
Part 2 continues the investigation of the promises given to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3. The Teaching considers Jerusalem as the place where Yehovah chose to place His name; traces Israel from Jacob’s household in Egypt through Sinai to Solomon’s reign; and reviews scriptural episodes concerning blessing and cursing. It then connects Genesis 18:17-19 to obedience, witness, and blessing among the nations, while describing Yeshua as the promised Seed through whom Abraham’s blessing comes by faith. The final sections distinguish biblical covenant identity from the policies of the modern State of Israel and present the speaker’s interpretation of Israel’s prophetic future, including restoration, tribulation, Messiah’s return, and the kingdom. The closing conversation discusses the interpretation of 1948 and historical anecdotes.