As I was praying, 

Gabriel, 

whom I had seen in the earlier vision, 

came swiftly to me at the time of the evening sacrifice. 

He explained to me, 

“Daniel, 

I have come here to give you insight and understanding.

The moment you began praying, 

a command was given. 

And now I am here to tell you what it was, 

for you are very precious to God. 

Listen carefully…

Daniel 9:21-23