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But Daniel refers especially to the third edict which was issued in the year 457 BC (70:1) If we write out 'Abdu'l-Baha's explanation in a formula, with numbers, it appears as follows: (70:2) 70 weeks are appointed between the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the appearance of the Messiah: 70 weeks is 70 x 7 days = 490 days-- 490 days is a symbol for 490 years
(70:3)
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