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2	DAN	front	intro	txw3			# Introduction to Daniel<br>## Part 1: General Introduction<br><br>### Outline of Daniel<br><br>1. Daniel and his friends in the court of Nebuchadnezzar (1:1–21)<br>1. Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s first dream (2:1–49)<br>1. Daniel’s friends delivered from the fiery furnace (3:1–30)<br>1. Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream (4:1–37)<br>1. Belshazzar’s feast and the writing on the wall (5:1-31)<br>1. Daniel in the den of lions (6:1–28)<br>1. Daniel’s vision of four beasts (7:1–28)<br>1. Daniel’s vision of a ram and a goat (8:1–27)<br>1. Daniel prays and Gabriel answers (9:1–23)<br>1. Daniel’s vision of seventy weeks (9:24–27)<br>1. Daniel’s vision of a man (10:1–11:1)<br>1. The kings of the south and north (11:2–20)<br>1. An evil king exalts himself (11:21-39)<br>1. The time of the end (11:40–12:13)<br><br>### What is the Book of Daniel about?<br><br>The first part of the Book of Daniel (chapters 1–6) is a narrative about Daniel and his friends. They were young men from Jerusalem who were taken to Babylon as prisoners. These chapters tell how they were faithful to Yahweh while living in a pagan land serving a pagan king. And it tells how God rewarded them because they were faithful.<br><br>The rest of the Book of Daniel is a series of prophetic visions. Chapters 7 and 8 deal with images representing the kingdoms and kings of the major nations. Chapters 9–11 are prophecies and visions about wars and a type of the great enemy of God appearing. Chapter 12 is a vision that describes end times.<br><br>### How should the title of this book be translated?<br><br>The traditional title of this book is “The Book of Daniel” or just “Daniel.” Translators may call it “The Book About Daniel” or “The Book About the Deeds and Visions of Daniel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])<br><br>### Who wrote the Book of Daniel?<br><br>Daniel was a Jew who became a Babylonian government official during the exile. He may have written the book himself. Or he may have written the parts of the book and someone else put the parts together at a later time.<br><br>## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts<br><br>### Is there a missing week in Daniel’s prophecy?<br><br>Scholars disagree about what may appear to be a missing week in 9:24-27. It is best for translators to allow apparent mysteries such as this to remain in the text. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### When did the seventy weeks begin?<br><br>The seventy weeks in 9:24-27 began when a decree was issued to rebuild the city of Jerusalem. But there were several decrees that allowed this to happen. Translators do not need to understand how prophecies were or will be fulfilled to translate the text.<br><br>### Who was Darius the Mede?<br><br>Darius the Mede was a Babylonian king who sent Daniel into a den of lions. People have not found his name in history outside of the Book of Daniel. Scholars have tried to explain who Darius was, but they are not certain.<br><br>## Part 3: Important Translation Issues<br><br>### How does Daniel use the word “king”?<br><br>Many kings are in the Book of Daniel, but not all of the kings ruled over all of Babylon or Persia. Some of the kings may have ruled over regions or cities.<br><br>### How many chapters does Daniel have?<br><br>Daniel has twelve chapters. Some Bible versions include stories called “Bel and the Dragon” and “The Prayer of Azariah.” However, few people think that these stories have the same authority as the rest of scripture. Therefore, there is no need to translate them.
3	DAN	1	intro	p1ev			# Daniel 01 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### Training for government jobs<br><br>Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were chosen to be trained for service in the Babylonian kingdom. It was not unusual for foreigners to be given positions in the Babylonian government as advisors or cultural ambassadors.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Food laws<br><br>The food from the king included things the Jews were not allowed to eat according to the law of Moses. Daniel requested permission not to eat the king’s food. He proved to the king that this food was not necessary for good health. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
4	DAN	1	1	x9t9	figs-synecdoche	Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylonia	This refers to Nebuchadnezzar and his soldiers, not only to Nebuchadnezzar. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylonia and his soldiers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
5	DAN	1	1	cps4		to cut off all supplies to it	“to stop the people from receiving any supplies”
6	DAN	1	1	sxi6	figs-synecdoche	Jehoiakim king of Judah	This refers to Jehoiakim and his soldiers, not only to Jehoiakim. Alternate translation: “the army of Jehoiakim king of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
7	DAN	1	2	mfr8	figs-synecdoche	gave Nebuchadnezzar	This refers to Nebuchadnezzar and his soldiers, not only to Nebuchadnezzar. Alternate translation: “gave Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylonia and his soldiers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
8	DAN	1	2	w31y		he gave him	Jehoiakim gave Nebuchadnezzar
9	DAN	1	2	l12t	figs-synecdoche	He brought…he placed	Although Nebuchadnezzar did not do these things alone, it may easier for the reader to retain the singular pronouns. Alternate translation: “They brought…they placed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
10	DAN	1	2	tb9l		He brought them	Here “them” probably refers to Jehoiakim and other prisoners, as well as the sacred objects.
11	DAN	1	2	riv5		in his god’s treasury	This was an act of devotion to his god.
12	DAN	1	3	c2p4		The king spoke	This refers to Nebuchadnezzar.
13	DAN	1	3	pba3	translate-names	Ashpenaz	This is the chief official. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14	DAN	1	4	j6vw	figs-litotes	without blemish	These two negative words together emphasize a positive idea. Alternate translation: “with perfect appearance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
15	DAN	1	4	ki41	figs-idiom	filled with knowledge and understanding	This is an idiom. This means they knew much and could organize and use that information. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
16	DAN	1	4	im8m		king’s palace	This is the large house or building where the king lives.
17	DAN	1	4	gg5x		He was to teach them	“Ashpenaz was to teach them”
18	DAN	1	5	v9dg	figs-metonymy	The king counted out for them	The king’s officials did this task for him. Alternate translation: “The king’s officials counted out for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
19	DAN	1	5	vq2i		his delicacies	the special, rare, good foods that the king ate
20	DAN	1	5	ex12	figs-activepassive	These young men were to be trained	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Ashpenaz was to train these young men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
21	DAN	1	5	bj35		trained	“taught skills”
22	DAN	1	6	ln29		Among these	“Among the young men from Israel”
23	DAN	1	7	k7uc		The chief official	This refers to Ashpenaz who was King Nebuchadnezzar’s highest official.
24	DAN	1	7	b656	translate-names	Belteshazzar…Shadrach…Meshach…Abednego	These are all men’s names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
25	DAN	1	8	s7sr	figs-synecdoche	Daniel intended in his mind	Here “mind” refers to Daniel himself. Alternate translation: “Daniel decided to himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
26	DAN	1	8	xse9	figs-explicit	pollute himself	To “pollute” something is to make is unclean. Some of the food and drink of the Babylonians would make Daniel ceremonially unclean according to God’s law. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “make himself unclean according to God’s law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
27	DAN	1	8	e52r		delicacies	This refers to the special, rare, good foods that the king ate. See how you translated this in [Daniel 1:3](../01/03.md).
28	DAN	1	10	wc2i	figs-rquestion	Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men of your own age?	The official uses this question to explain what he thought would happen. It can be a statement. Alternate translation: “He does not want to see you looking worse than the other young men of your own age.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
29	DAN	1	10	n5lc	figs-idiom	The king might have my head	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “The king might cut off my head” or “The king might kill me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
30	DAN	1	13	m7rh		compare our appearance with the appearance	Daniel asked the steward to see if he and his friends looked worse than the other young men. Alternate translation: “compare our appearance to see if it is worse than the appearance”
31	DAN	1	14	thm2		tested them	tested Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah
32	DAN	1	15	h7dv		their appearance…they were	The pronouns refer to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
33	DAN	1	15	pj6p		nourished	This means to have been made healthy from what you have eaten.
34	DAN	1	16	uzg5		their delicacies…their wine…gave them	All of these pronouns refer to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
35	DAN	1	17	das8	figs-abstractnouns	God gave them knowledge and insight	This can be reworded so that the abstract nouns “knowledge” and “insight” can be expressed as the verbs “learn” and “understand.” Alternate translation: “God gave them the ability to learn and understand clearly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
36	DAN	1	17	wn6n	figs-hyperbole	in all literature and wisdom	Here “all” is a generalization to show that they had a very good education and understanding. Alternate translation: “in many things that the Babylonians had written and studied” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
37	DAN	1	19	ita9		The king spoke with them	The king spoke with the “four young men” ([Daniel 1:17](../01/17.md)).
38	DAN	1	19	u1am	figs-litotes	among the whole group there were none to compare with Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah pleased him much more than anyone else in the whole group” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
39	DAN	1	19	e2m3		Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah	These are the names of men. See how you translated these names in [Daniel 1:6](../01/06.md).
40	DAN	1	20	f5x8	figs-hyperbole	ten times better	Here “ten times” is an exaggeration representing great quality. Alternate translation: “much better” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
41	DAN	1	21	jhp9		the first year of King Cyrus	“the first year that King Cyrus ruled Babylon”
42	DAN	2	intro	epd5			# Daniel 02 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in Daniel’s prayer in 2:20-23.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The king’s dream<br><br>Daniel told the king’s dream and what the dream meant. In the ancient Near East, it was believed that only people in touch with the gods could interpret dreams. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br><br>### How Daniel knew the dream<br><br>Daniel gave Yahweh the honor for having told him the dream and its meaning in answer to the prayers of the four men.
43	DAN	2	1	mns5	translate-ordinal	In the second year	“In year two” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
44	DAN	2	1	xtc6		he had dreams	“Nebuchadnezzar had dreams”
45	DAN	2	1	xw34	figs-metonymy	His mind was troubled	Here “mind” refers to his thoughts. Alternate translation: “His thoughts disturbed him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
46	DAN	2	1	g67b		and he could not sleep	His troubled thoughts prevented him from sleeping. Alternate translation: “so that he could not sleep”
47	DAN	2	2	zsv7		Then the king summoned the magicians	“Then the king called the magicians”
48	DAN	2	2	a7yh		the dead	“people who had died”
49	DAN	2	2	n5gn		they came in	“they came into the palace”
50	DAN	2	2	x5f6		stood before	“stood in front of”
51	DAN	2	3	q4dv	figs-synecdoche	my mind is anxious	Here “mind” refers to the king himself. Alternate translation: “I am anxious” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
52	DAN	2	3	wvg5		anxious	“troubled”
53	DAN	2	4	k6f2	translate-names	Aramaic	This is the language that people in Babylon spoke. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
54	DAN	2	4	b8zx		King, live forever!	The men probably said this to show the king that they were loyal to him. Alternate translation: “King, we hope you will live forever!”
55	DAN	2	4	n36i		us, your servants	The men called themselves the king’s servants to show him respect.
56	DAN	2	4	cba4	figs-exclusive	we will reveal	Here the word “we” refers to the men that the king is speaking to and does not include the king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
57	DAN	2	5	mdp2	figs-activepassive	This matter has been settled	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I have already decided what to do about this matter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
58	DAN	2	5	nw8r	figs-activepassive	your bodies will be torn apart and your houses made into rubbish heaps	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will command my soldiers to tear your bodies apart and to make your houses into rubbish heaps” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
59	DAN	2	6	xv1k	figs-activepassive	you will receive gifts from me	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will give you gifts” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
60	DAN	2	7	ux2h	figs-123person	Let the king tell us	The wise men addressed the king in the third person as a sign of respect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
61	DAN	2	8	h6gf	figs-metaphor	you see how firm my decision is about this	A decision that will not be changed is spoken of as something firm. Alternate translation: “you see that I will not change my decision about this” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
62	DAN	2	9	ef89		there is only one sentence for you	“there is only one punishment for you”
63	DAN	2	9	xj29	figs-doublet	false and deceptive words	These two words mean approximately the same thing and emphasize that these are “lies intended to deceive.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
64	DAN	2	10	m1jc	figs-doublet	great and powerful	These two words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the greatness of the king’s power. Alternate translation: “most powerful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
65	DAN	2	11	n99m	figs-litotes	there is no one who can tell it to the king except the gods	This is stated in negative form for emphasis. It can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “only the gods can tell this to the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
66	DAN	2	12	xu8y	figs-doublet	angry and very furious	These words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of his anger. Alternate translation: “incredibly angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
67	DAN	2	12	y1cf		all those in Babylon	“all the men in Babylon”
68	DAN	2	13	w1hk	figs-personification	So the decree went out	The decree is spoken of as if it was alive and able to go out by itself. Alternate translation: “So the king issued a command” or “So the king gave a command” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
69	DAN	2	13	m5cr	figs-activepassive	all those who were known for their wisdom were to be put to death	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the soldiers were to kill all of the men who were known for their wisdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
70	DAN	2	13	d4wp	figs-activepassive	so they could be put to death	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “in order to kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
71	DAN	2	14	fm3n	figs-doublet	prudence and discretion	These two words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the greatness of his prudence. Alternate translation: “caution and careful judgment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
72	DAN	2	14	cj8p	translate-names	Arioch	This is the name of the king’s commander. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
73	DAN	2	14	a4fa		bodyguard	This is a group of men whose job is to protect the king.
74	DAN	2	14	y853		who had come to kill	“who the king had sent out to kill”
75	DAN	2	16	ju9k	figs-explicit	Daniel went in	Daniel probably went to the palace. Alternate translation: “Daniel went to the palace” or “Daniel went to talk with the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
76	DAN	2	16	jl4r		requested an appointment with the king	“asked for a set time to meet with the king”
77	DAN	2	17	bbc8		his house	This is referring to Daniel’s house.
78	DAN	2	17	ijt3		what had happened	“about the king’s decree”
79	DAN	2	18	uh7c		He urged them to seek mercy	“He begged them to pray for mercy”
80	DAN	2	18	yhz1	figs-activepassive	so that he and they might not be killed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that the king would not kill them” or “so that the king’s bodyguard would not kill them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
81	DAN	2	19	nq22	figs-activepassive	That night the mystery was revealed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “That night God revealed the mystery” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
82	DAN	2	19	s94i		the mystery	This is referring to the king’s dream and its meaning.
83	DAN	2	20	e8z9	figs-metonymy	Praise the name of God	Here “name” refers to God himself. Alternate translation: “Praise God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
84	DAN	2	21	p54i		General Information:	These verses are also part of Daniel’s prayer.
85	DAN	2	21	xy7w		he removes kings	“he takes away kings’ authority to rule”
86	DAN	2	21	k348	figs-metonymy	places kings on their thrones	Here being on the “throne” refers to ruling over a kingdom. Alternate translation: “makes new kings rule over their kingdoms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
87	DAN	2	22	v5bq		the light lives with him	“the light comes from where God is”
88	DAN	2	23	e5yc	figs-123person	General Information:	This verse is also part of Daniel’s prayer. He stops addressing God in the third person and switches to the more personal second person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
89	DAN	2	23	b3ga		made known to me what we asked of you	“told me what my friends and I asked you to tell us”
90	DAN	2	23	x268		made known to us the matter that concerns the king	“told us what the king wants to know”
91	DAN	2	24	le8h	translate-names	Arioch	This is the name of the king’s commander. See how you translated this name in [Daniel 2:14](../02/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
92	DAN	2	24	fs73		everyone who was wise	“the wise men”
93	DAN	2	26	z3qq	translate-names	Belteshazzar	This was the name the Babylonians gave to Daniel. See how you translated this name in [Daniel 1:7](../01/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
94	DAN	2	27	b59r	figs-activepassive	The mystery that the king has asked about…not by astrologers	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Those who have wisdom, those who claim to speak with the dead, magicians, and astrologers cannot reveal the mystery about which the king has asked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
95	DAN	2	27	r8dh		The mystery that the king has asked about	This phrase refers to the king’s dream.
96	DAN	2	29	fm11		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
97	DAN	2	29	as3u	figs-explicit	the one who reveals mysteries	This phrase refers to God. Alternate translation: “God, who reveals mysteries” or “God, who makes mysteries known” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
98	DAN	2	30	v6bt	figs-activepassive	this mystery was not revealed to me	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God did not reveal this mystery to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
99	DAN	2	30	qk3n	figs-activepassive	This mystery was revealed to me so that you	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He revealed the mystery to me so that you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
100	DAN	2	30	ca22	figs-synecdoche	know the thoughts deep within you	This phrase is using the word “you” referring to the person’s mind. Alternate translation: “know the thoughts deep inside your mind” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
101	DAN	2	31	c17n		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
102	DAN	2	32	qp26		was made of fine gold	“was of fine gold” or “was fine gold”
103	DAN	2	33	n7d7		were made partly of iron and partly of clay	“were partly of iron and partly of clay” or “were partly iron and partly clay”
104	DAN	2	34	upd5		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
105	DAN	2	34	e77j	figs-activepassive	a stone was cut out, although not by human hands, and it	This can be stated in active form if it is divided into two sentences. Alternate translation: “someone cut a stone from a mountain, but it was not a human who cut it. The stone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
106	DAN	2	35	si32	figs-simile	like the chaff of the threshing floors in the summer	This phrase is comparing the pieces of the statue to small and light things which could be blown away by the wind. Alternate translation: “like dry pieces of grass blowing away in the wind” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
107	DAN	2	35	fe57	figs-litotes	there was no trace of them left	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “they were completely gone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
108	DAN	2	35	nfy2		filled the whole earth	“spread over the whole earth”
109	DAN	2	36	b8tq		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
110	DAN	2	36	utl6	figs-pronouns	Now we will tell the king	Here “we” refers only to Daniel. He may have used to plural form in humility to avoid taking credit for knowing the meaning of the dream that God had revealed to him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])
111	DAN	2	37	e2xg		king of the kings	“the most important king” or “a king who rules over other kings”
112	DAN	2	37	gfj7	figs-doublet	the power, the strength	These words mean basically the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
113	DAN	2	38	lz1m	figs-metonymy	He has given into your hand the place	Here “hand” refers to control. Alternate translation: “He has given you control over the place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
114	DAN	2	38	ed9h	figs-metonymy	the place where the human beings live	The place is used to represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the people of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
115	DAN	2	38	t4ew	figs-metonymy	He has given over the animals…into your hand	Here “hand” refers to control. Alternate translation: “He has given you control over the animals of the fields and the birds of the heavens” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
116	DAN	2	38	flm9		birds of the heavens	Here “heavens” is used in the sense of “skies.”
117	DAN	2	38	ffq7	writing-symlanguage	You are the statue’s head of gold	In the king’s dream the statue’s head represents the king. Alternate translation: “The golden head symbolizes you” or “The golden head is a symbol of you and your power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
118	DAN	2	39	a4tq		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
119	DAN	2	39	t5ct	figs-explicit	another kingdom will arise	In the king’s dream his kingdom is gold so an inferior kingdom would be silver. Alternate translation: “another kingdom, which is of silver, will arise” or “another kingdom, which is represented by the silver parts of the statue, will arise” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
120	DAN	2	39	c45r	writing-symlanguage	yet a third kingdom of bronze	This is symbolic language where the bronze of parts of the statue represent a future kingdom. Alternate translation: “then still another kingdom, which is represented by the bronze parts of the statue” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
121	DAN	2	39	k4z1	translate-ordinal	a third kingdom	“kingdom number three” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
122	DAN	2	40	v1d8		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
123	DAN	2	40	q2dl	translate-ordinal	There will be a fourth kingdom	“There will be a kingdom number four” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
124	DAN	2	40	d7bf	figs-simile	strong as iron	The fourth kingdom is spoken of as being as strong as iron. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
125	DAN	2	40	rjj2	writing-symlanguage	It will shatter all these things and crush them	This symbolic language means the fourth kingdom will defeat and replace the other kingdoms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
126	DAN	2	40	qn2j		all these things	“the previous kingdoms”
127	DAN	2	41	y27x		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
128	DAN	2	41	lp4z		Just as you saw	Nebuchadnezzar saw that the feet consisted of clay and iron. He did not see the process of making the feet.
129	DAN	2	41	bc2q	figs-activepassive	were partly made of baked clay and partly made of iron	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “were a mixture of baked clay and iron” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
130	DAN	2	43	c3hf		they will not stay together	“they will not remain united”
131	DAN	2	44	zd8x		General Information:	Daniel continues talking to the king.
132	DAN	2	44	fan9		In the days of those kings	Here “those kings” refers to the rulers of the kingdoms symbolized by the different parts of the statue.
133	DAN	2	44	d96c	figs-activepassive	that will never be destroyed, nor will it be conquered by another people	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that no one will ever destroy, and that another people never conquer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
134	DAN	2	45	u69a	figs-activepassive	a stone was cut out of the mountain, but not by human hands	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone cut a stone from the mountain, but it was not a human who cut it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
135	DAN	2	45	xc85		reliable	trustworthy and correct
136	DAN	2	46	hb4s	translate-symaction	fell on his face	This symbolic act showed that the king was honoring Daniel. Alternate translation: “lay down with his face on the ground” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
137	DAN	2	46	xf46	figs-activepassive	an offering be made and that incense be offered up to him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “his servants make an offering and offer up incense to Daniel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
138	DAN	2	47	jz9s		Truly your God	“It is true that your God”
139	DAN	2	47	q3ru		the God of gods, the Lord of kings	“greater than all the other gods, and King over all other kings”
140	DAN	2	47	ifr1		the one who reveals mysteries	Translate “the one who reveals mysteries” as in [Daniel 2:29](../02/29.md).
141	DAN	2	47	h6md		to reveal this mystery	“to reveal the mystery of my dream”
142	DAN	2	48	lz5p		He made him ruler	“The king made Daniel the ruler”
143	DAN	2	49	pp5r		Shadrach…Meshach…Abednego	These were the Babylonian names of the three Jewish men who were brought to Babylon with Daniel. See how you translated these names in [Daniel 1:7](../01/07.md)
144	DAN	3	intro	fc6f			# Daniel 03 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The king’s new idol<br><br>Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship the new idol. In the ancient Near East, refusing to worship the king was a sign of rebellion against the king. It was often considered the crime of treason. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])<br><br>### The furnace<br><br>There was a fourth person with them in the furnace, and because of this they were not hurt. Most scholars believe this to be Jesus before he was born.
145	DAN	3	1	vj2c	figs-metonymy	Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue…He set it up	Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to do this work, he did not do the work himself. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to make a gold statue…They set it up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
146	DAN	3	1	l4e2	translate-bdistance	sixty cubits tall and six cubits wide	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “about 27 meters tall and almost 3 meters wide” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
147	DAN	3	1	r51y	translate-names	Plain of Dura	This is a location within the kingdom of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
148	DAN	3	2	pj4s		provincial governors…regional governors…local governors	These are officials who have authority over different sizes of territory.
149	DAN	3	2	yr48		treasurers	These officials are in charge of money.
150	DAN	3	3	qh6f		the provincial governors, regional governors,…officials of the provinces	See how you translated this list in [Daniel 3:2](../03/02.md).
151	DAN	3	3	wy5b	figs-metonymy	the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had set up	Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to do this work, he did not do the work himself. Alternate translation: “the statue that Nebuchadnezzar’s men had set up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
152	DAN	3	4	huk2		herald	This person is an official messenger for the king.
153	DAN	3	4	z125	figs-activepassive	You are commanded	This can be stated in active form. “The king commands you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
154	DAN	3	4	by5m	figs-metonymy	peoples, nations, and languages	Here “nations” and “languages” represent people from different nations who speak different languages. Alternate translation: “people from different nations and who speak different languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
155	DAN	3	5	xs6t		zithers	These are musical instruments similar to harps. They are shaped like triangles and have four strings.
156	DAN	3	5	c6tz		fall down	Here “fall down” means “quickly lie down”
157	DAN	3	5	mml9	translate-symaction	prostrate yourselves to	“stretch yourselves out on the ground face down in worship of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
158	DAN	3	6	z9s5	figs-activepassive	Whoever does not fall down and worship, at that very moment, will be thrown into a blazing furnace	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The soldiers will throw into a blazing furnace anyone who does not fall down and worship the statue at the very moment they hear the music” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
159	DAN	3	6	xue4		fall down	Here “fall down” means “quickly lie down”
160	DAN	3	6	x9ik		blazing furnace	This is a large room filled with a hot fire.
161	DAN	3	7	x2pp		all the peoples, nations, and languages	Here “all” that means all the people who were present.
162	DAN	3	7	y1q9	figs-metonymy	peoples, nations, and languages	Here “nations” and “languages” represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “people from different nations and who spoke different languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
163	DAN	3	7	i26f		the horns, flutes…and pipes	These are musical instruments. See how you translated these words in [Daniel 3:5](../03/05.md).
164	DAN	3	7	vyk5		fell down	Here “fell down” means “quickly lay down”
165	DAN	3	7	xg6t	translate-symaction	prostrated themselves to	They did this to worship the statue. Alternate translation: “stretched themselves out on the ground face down in worship of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
166	DAN	3	7	mi49	figs-metonymy	the golden statue that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up	Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to do this work, he did not do the work himself. Alternate translation: “the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar’s men had set up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
167	DAN	3	8	vy1k		Now	This word is used to mark a break in the main story line. Here the writer tells about some new people in the story.
168	DAN	3	9	hf48		King, live forever	This was a common greeting to the king.
169	DAN	3	10	dzb5		the horns, flutes…and pipes	These are musical instruments. See how you translated these words in [Daniel 3:5](../03/05.md).
170	DAN	3	10	jiv5		fall down	Here “fall down” means “quickly lie down”
171	DAN	3	10	h3iu	translate-symaction	prostrate himself to	The people would do this to worship the statue. Alternate translation: “stretch himself out on the ground face down in worship of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
172	DAN	3	11	u6bm	figs-activepassive	Whoever does not fall down and worship must be thrown into a blazing furnace	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Soldiers must throw into a blazing furnace anyone who does not lie down on the ground and worship” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
173	DAN	3	11	qdc6		fall down	Here “fall down” means “quickly lie down”
174	DAN	3	11	p2l2		blazing furnace	This is a large room filled with a hot fire. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:6](../03/06.md).
175	DAN	3	12	in2b		affairs	matters having to do with government
176	DAN	3	12	anm2		Shadrach…Meshach…Abednego	These are the Babylonian names of the three Jewish friends of Daniel. See how you translated these names in [Daniel 1:7](../01/07.md).
177	DAN	3	12	ejy1		pay no attention to you	“do not pay attention to you”
178	DAN	3	12	e3hs	translate-symaction	prostrate themselves	They would do this to worship the statue. Alternate translation: “stretch themselves out on the ground face down in worship” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
179	DAN	3	12	a7m8	figs-metonymy	the golden statue you have set up	Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to do this work, he did not do the work himself. Alternate translation: “the golden statue your men have set up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
180	DAN	3	13	z18y	figs-metaphor	filled with anger and rage	Nebuchadnezzar’s anger and rage were so intense that they are spoken of as if they had filled him up. Here “anger” and “rage” mean about the same thing and are used to emphasize how upset the king was. Alternate translation: “extremely angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
181	DAN	3	13	jjl4		Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego	These are the Babylonian names of the three Jewish friends of Daniel. See how you translated these names in [Daniel 1:7](../01/07.md).
182	DAN	3	14	ew5t	figs-metonymy	Have you made your minds up	Here “mind” refers to deciding. To “make up your mind” is an idiom that means to firmly decide. Alternate translation: “Have you firmly decided” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
183	DAN	3	14	nn2t	translate-symaction	prostrate yourselves to	The three men would not do this to worship the statue. Alternate translation: “stretch yourselves out on the ground face down in worship of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
184	DAN	3	14	t6f3	figs-metonymy	the golden statue that I have set up	Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to do this work, he did not do the work himself. Alternate translation: “the golden statue that my men have set up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
185	DAN	3	15	kak3		the horns, flutes…and pipes	These are musical instruments. See how you translated this list in [Daniel 3:5](../03/05.md).
186	DAN	3	15	l9el		fall down	Here “fall down” means “quickly lie down”
187	DAN	3	15	ws27	translate-symaction	prostrate yourselves to	stretch yourselves out on the ground face down in worship of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
188	DAN	3	15	vth1		all will be well	“there will no longer be a problem” or “you will be free to go”
189	DAN	3	15	td6r	figs-metonymy	the statue that I have made	Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to do this work, he did not do the work himself. Alternate translation: “the statue that my men have made” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
190	DAN	3	15	gz3y	figs-activepassive	you will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “my soldiers will immediately throw you into a blazing furnace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
191	DAN	3	15	sl8a		blazing furnace	This is a large room filled with a hot fire. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:6](../03/06.md).
192	DAN	3	15	z8gt	figs-rquestion	Who is the god…my hands?	The king does not expect an answer. He is threatening the three men. Alternate translation: “No god is able to rescue you from my power!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
193	DAN	3	15	hw83	figs-metonymy	out of my hands	Here “hands” refers to power to punish. Alternate translation: “from my punishment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
194	DAN	3	17	d2kc		blazing furnace	This is a large room filled with a hot fire. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:6](../03/06.md).
195	DAN	3	17	sj5q	figs-metonymy	out of your hand	Here “hand” refers to power to punish. Alternate translation: “from your punishment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
196	DAN	3	18	mc1d		But if not, let it be known to you, king, that	“But king, we must let you know that even if our God does not rescue us”
197	DAN	3	18	p84a	translate-symaction	prostrate ourselves to	People would do this to worship their gods. Alternate translation: “stretch ourselves out on the ground face down in worship of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
198	DAN	3	18	iq7t	figs-metonymy	the golden statue you set up	Nebuchadnezzar commanded his men to do this work, he did not do the work himself. Alternate translation: “the golden statue your men set up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
199	DAN	3	19	bt7k	figs-metaphor	Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage	The king was so angry that rage is spoken of as if it were filling him up. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar became extremely angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
200	DAN	3	19	e99g	figs-idiom	He commanded that the furnace should be heated seven times hotter than it was normally heated	Here “seven times hotter” is an idiom that means to make it very much hotter. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He commanded his men to make the furnace very much hotter than they normally make it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
201	DAN	3	21	r7tt		turbans	A turban is a head covering made of wrapped cloth.
202	DAN	3	21	xya5		blazing furnace	This is a large room filled with a hot fire. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:6](../03/06.md).
203	DAN	3	22	v2v9	figs-activepassive	Because the king’s command was strictly followed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Because the men did exactly what the king commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
204	DAN	3	24	kzd8		Did we not throw three men tied up into the fire	“We threw three men tied up into the fire, right”
205	DAN	3	25	gy5s	translate-ordinal	The brilliance of the fourth is like a son of the gods	The gods were believed to shine brightly with light. Alternate translation: “Man four is shining brightly with light as a son of the gods would shine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
206	DAN	3	27	ru5i		The provincial governors, regional governors, other governors	These are officials who have authority over different sizes of territory. See how you translated these in [Daniel 3:2](../03/02.md).
207	DAN	3	27	g7e8	figs-activepassive	the hair on their heads was not singed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the fire had not singed the hair on their heads” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
208	DAN	3	27	jr79		was not singed	“was not burned even a little”
209	DAN	3	27	nuu7	figs-activepassive	their robes were not harmed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the fire did not harm their robes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
210	DAN	3	27	hv4b		there was no smell of fire on them	“they did not smell like fire”
211	DAN	3	28	x5ha	figs-metaphor	they set aside my command	Not obeying the king’s command is spoken of as if they had physically moved it away from them. Alternate translation: “they ignored my command” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
212	DAN	3	28	uld8	figs-idiom	they gave up their bodies	This phrase refers to the three men’s willingness to die for what they believed. Alternate translation: “they were willing to die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
213	DAN	3	28	iz7q	translate-symaction	prostrate themselves to	People would do this to worship their gods. Alternate translation: “stretch themselves out on the ground face down in honor of” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
214	DAN	3	28	s95d		any god except their God	“any other god except their God”
215	DAN	3	29	pnl6	figs-activepassive	any people, nation, or language…must be torn apart, and that their houses must be made into rubbish heaps	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “my servants will tear apart any people, nation, or language…and make their houses into piles of garbage” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
216	DAN	3	29	h7gq	figs-metonymy	any people, nation, or language that speaks	Here “nations” and “language” represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “any people from any nation, or those who speak any language that says” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
217	DAN	3	29	qb3c		speaks anything against the God	“speaks words that do not respect the God”
218	DAN	3	29	t5vb		must be torn apart	“must have their bodies torn apart”
219	DAN	3	29	lw5h		there is no other god who is able to save like this	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “only their God is able to save like this”
220	DAN	4	intro	du52			# Daniel 04 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 4:3 and 4:34-35.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The king becomes insane<br><br>The king became insane until he realized that Yahweh was the ruler over everyone, including him.
221	DAN	4	1	s72g	figs-123person	General Information:	In this chapter, Nebuchadnezzar tells what God did to him. In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. Verses 19-33 switch to the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. Verses 34-37 change back to first person as Nebuchadnezzar describes his response to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
222	DAN	4	1	ykj3	figs-metonymy	King Nebuchadnezzar sent	This phrase is referring to the king’s messenger as the king himself. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar sent his messengers with” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
223	DAN	4	1	sx24	figs-metonymy	peoples, nations, and languages	Here “nations” and “languages” represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “people from different nations and who speak different languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
224	DAN	4	1	rcl7	figs-hyperbole	who lived on the earth	Kings would often exaggerate how wide their kingdom was. Nebuchadnezzar did rule over most of the known world at the time this book was written. Alternate translation: “who lived in the kingdom of Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
225	DAN	4	1	ew1j		May your peace increase	This is a common greeting.
226	DAN	4	2	t8rl	figs-doublet	signs and wonders	These words share similar meanings and refer to the amazing things that God had done. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
227	DAN	4	3	jyl3	figs-parallelism	How great are his signs, and how mighty are his wonders!	Both of these phrases have the same meaning and are used to emphasize how great God’s signs and wonders are. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
228	DAN	4	3	mz21	figs-parallelism	His kingdom is…generation to generation	Both of these phrases have the same meaning and are repeated to emphasize how God’s reign is forever. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
229	DAN	4	4	xpm6	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
230	DAN	4	4	p8nt	figs-parallelism	was living happily…was enjoying prosperity	These two phrases are parallel and mean the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
231	DAN	4	4	zv52	figs-doublet	my house…my palace	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
232	DAN	4	5	fmk5	figs-doublet	a dream…the images…the visions	These phrases mean basically the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
233	DAN	4	5	u6n6	figs-parallelism	made me afraid…troubled me	These phrases are parallel and they mean the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
234	DAN	4	6	ep7g		all the men of Babylon who had wisdom	“all the wise men of Babylon”
235	DAN	4	7	l5u7	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
236	DAN	4	8	aej3	figs-activepassive	who is named Belteshazzar	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “who I named Belteshazzar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
237	DAN	4	8	dhx3		Belteshazzar	This was the name the Babylonians gave to Daniel. See how you translated this name in [Daniel 1:7](../01/07.md).
238	DAN	4	9	x1x7		no mystery is too difficult for you	The can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “you understand the meaning of every mystery”
239	DAN	4	10	vz2b	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
240	DAN	4	10	ra4y		sights	things that you see
241	DAN	4	10	h4t8		its height was very great	“it was very tall”
242	DAN	4	11	w5t1	writing-symlanguage	Its top reached to the heavens…it could be seen to the ends of the whole earth	This is symbolic language that exaggerates how tall and how well-known the tree was. Alternate translation: “It seemed that its top reached up to the sky and that everyone in the world could see it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
243	DAN	4	12	c94i		its fruit was abundant	“there was a lot of fruit on the tree”
244	DAN	4	12	bvq7		was food for all	“was food for all people and animals”
245	DAN	4	13	s8rq	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
246	DAN	4	13	mze4		I saw in my mind	This refers to seeing a dream or vision. Alternate translation: “I saw in my dream”
247	DAN	4	14	l1nv	figs-explicit	He shouted and said	It can be made clear that the holy messenger was speaking to more than one person. Alternate translation: “He shouted to some people and said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
248	DAN	4	14	rd55		Let the animals flee…from its branches	“The animals will flee from under it and the bird will fly away from its branches”
249	DAN	4	15	h8je	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. The holy messenger in the vision continues shouting to some people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
250	DAN	4	15	eb7u		stump of its roots	This is the part of the tree that is left above the ground after a tree is cut down.
251	DAN	4	15	e8lj		dew	the moisture on the ground that is found in the mornings
252	DAN	4	16	f3wx	figs-pronouns	Let his mind be changed…seven years pass by	Since the tree represents Nebuchadnezzar, the masculine pronouns “his” and “him” in verse 16 refer to the same tree as the neuter pronoun “it” in verse 15. Alternate translation: “The man’s mind will change from a man’s mind to an animal’s mind for a period of seven years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])
253	DAN	4	17	k6kq	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
254	DAN	4	17	j1fe	figs-activepassive	It is a decision made by the holy ones	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The holy ones have made this decision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
255	DAN	4	17	m2np	figs-explicit	the holy ones	This phrase probably refers to angels. Alternate translation: “the holy angels” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
256	DAN	4	17	y8ih		those who are alive	“every living person” or “everyone”
257	DAN	4	17	aas5		gives them	“gives the kingdoms”
258	DAN	4	18	kjd4		Belteshazzar	This was the name the Babylonians gave to Daniel. See how you translated this name in [Daniel 1:7](../01/07.md).
259	DAN	4	18	jr6i		you are able to do so	“you are able to interpret it”
260	DAN	4	18	pl5q		the spirit of the holy gods	Nebuchadnezzar believed that Daniel’s power came from the false gods that Nebuchadnezzar worshiped. These are not the same as “the holy ones” in verse 17. See how you translated this phrase in [Daniel 4:8](../04/08.md).
261	DAN	4	19	n8fk	figs-123person	General Information:	Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
262	DAN	4	19	u9rc	figs-activepassive	who was also named Belteshazzar	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “who I also named Belteshazzar” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
263	DAN	4	19	a33v	figs-explicit	was greatly upset for a while, and his thoughts alarmed him	Daniel’s understanding of the meaning of the vision is what alarmed him. This can be explicitly stated. Alternate translation: “did not say anything for some time because he was very worried about the meaning of the dream” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
264	DAN	4	19	kf99		may the dream be for those who hate you; may its interpretation be for your enemies	Daniel is expressing his wish that the dream was not about Nebuchadnezzar, even though he knew that it really was about the king.
265	DAN	4	20	vj36	figs-123person	General Information:	Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]). Many terms in this verse are almost the same as in [Daniel 4:11](../04/11.md). See how you translated that verse.
266	DAN	4	20	x69s	figs-hyperbole	to the heavens…to the ends of the whole earth	These phrases are exaggerations to emphasize that everyone everywhere knew how great Nebuchadnezzar was. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
267	DAN	4	21	mm9p		General Information:	Many terms in this verse are almost the same as [Daniel 4:12](../04/12.md). See how you translated that verse.
268	DAN	4	21	rfj9		whose fruit was abundant	“which bore a great amount of fruit”
269	DAN	4	22	uq3h		this tree is you, king	“this tree represents you, king”
270	DAN	4	22	gfs2	figs-parallelism	Your greatness has grown…your authority reaches	These two phrases mean similar things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
271	DAN	4	22	s8jt	figs-personification	Your greatness has grown	This phrase is using the word “grown” as a way of saying the king’s greatness has increased. Alternate translation: “Your greatness has increased” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
272	DAN	4	23	w9s5	figs-123person	General Information:	This verse is almost the same as [Daniel 4:13-14](./13.md) and [Daniel 4:15-16](./15.md). See how you translated those verses. Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
273	DAN	4	23	c89t		the stump of its roots	This is the part of the tree that is left above ground after a tree is cut down.
274	DAN	4	23	i27p		in the middle of the tender grass of the field	“surrounded by the tender grass of the field”
275	DAN	4	23	bx4z		dew	the moisture that settles on the ground in the mornings
276	DAN	4	24	f3tz		that has reached you	“that you have heard”
277	DAN	4	25	fd8s	figs-activepassive	You will be driven from among men	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Men will drive you away from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
278	DAN	4	25	gq52	figs-activepassive	You will be made to eat grass	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You will eat grass” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
279	DAN	4	26	fgn1	figs-123person	General Information:	Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
280	DAN	4	26	tcg3	figs-metonymy	heaven rules	Here “heaven” refers to God who lives in heaven. Alternate translation: “God in heaven is the ruler of all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
281	DAN	4	27	yna6	figs-activepassive	let my advice be acceptable to you	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “please accept my advice” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
282	DAN	4	27	s3j8	figs-metaphor	Turn away from your iniquities	Here rejecting iniquity is spoken of as turning away from it. Alternate translation: “Reject your iniquities” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
283	DAN	4	27	j7av	figs-nominaladj	the oppressed	This nominal adjective refers to people who are oppressed. Alternate translation: “people who are oppressed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
284	DAN	4	27	a7um	figs-activepassive	it may be that your prosperity will be extended	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God may extend your prosperity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
285	DAN	4	28	rq19	figs-123person	General Information:	Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
286	DAN	4	29	jn5h	figs-123person	General Information:	Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
287	DAN	4	29	ns6t	translate-numbers	Twelve months	“12 months” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
288	DAN	4	30	p8hi	figs-rquestion	Is this not the great Babylon…for the glory of my majesty?	Nebuchadnezzar asks this question to emphasize his own glory. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “This is the great Babylon…for the glory of my majesty!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
289	DAN	4	30	csl9		for the glory of my majesty	“to show people my honor and my greatness”
290	DAN	4	31	g7xg	figs-123person	General Information:	Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
291	DAN	4	31	fjl7	figs-idiom	While the words were still on the lips of the king	This idiom means the king was still in the act of speaking. Alternate translation: “While the king was still speaking” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
292	DAN	4	31	cv67		a voice came from heaven	“he heard a voice from heaven”
293	DAN	4	31	pt4u	figs-activepassive	King Nebuchadnezzar…has been taken away from you	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “King Nebuchadnezzar, a decree went out against you that this kingdom no longer belongs to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
294	DAN	4	32	f4us	figs-activepassive	You will be driven away from people	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People will chase you away from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
295	DAN	4	32	m551		anyone he wishes	“whoever he chooses”
296	DAN	4	33	ydj8	figs-123person	General Information:	Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
297	DAN	4	33	xpp3	figs-activepassive	This decree against Nebuchadnezzar was carried out immediately	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “This decree against Nebuchadnezzar happened immediately” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
298	DAN	4	33	chd6	figs-activepassive	He was driven away from people	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People chased him away from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
299	DAN	4	33	t4b6		his nails became like birds’ claws	“his fingernails looked like birds’ claws”
300	DAN	4	34	amm1	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 34-37 Nebuchadnezzar speaks in the first person to describe his response to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
301	DAN	4	34	b17l		At the end of the days	This refers back to the seven years in [Daniel 4:32](../04/32.md).
302	DAN	4	34	ltf5	figs-activepassive	my sanity was given back to me	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “my sanity came back to me” or “I became sane again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
303	DAN	4	34	ucj3	figs-parallelism	I praised…and I honored	The two phrases refer to the same action. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
304	DAN	4	34	nk8u	figs-parallelism	For his reign is an everlasting reign…his kingdom endures from all generations to all generations	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are used to emphasize how God’s reign never ends. Alternate translation: “He rules forever and his kingdom will never end” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
305	DAN	4	35	ce6u	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 34-37 Nebuchadnezzar speaks in the first person to describe his response to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
306	DAN	4	35	dgr8	figs-activepassive	All the earth’s inhabitants are considered by him to be as nothing	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He considers all the earth’s inhabitants as nothing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
307	DAN	4	35	cpy8		All the earth’s inhabitants	“All the people on the earth”
308	DAN	4	35	p415		the army of heaven	“the angel armies in heaven”
309	DAN	4	35	zpn8		whatever suits his will	“whatever satisfies his purpose” or “anything he wants to do”
310	DAN	4	35	im6k	figs-explicit	No one can stop him	It may be helpful to add additional detail. Alternate translation: “When he decides to do something, no one can stop him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
311	DAN	4	35	ebf8	figs-quotations	No one can say to him, ‘Why have you done this?’	This can be stated as an indirect quotation. Alternate translation: “No one can question what he does.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
312	DAN	4	36	m6m5	figs-123person	General Information:	In verses 34-37 Nebuchadnezzar speaks in the first person to describe his response to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
313	DAN	4	36	rz1d	figs-personification	my sanity returned to me	Here his sanity is spoken of as if it was able to return by its own power. Alternate translation: “I became sane again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
314	DAN	4	36	pb8a	figs-personification	my majesty and splendor returned to me	Here his majesty and splendor are spoken of as if they were able to return by their own power. Alternate translation: “I regained my majesty and my splendor again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
315	DAN	4	36	nq38	figs-doublet	majesty and splendor	These words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the greatness of his glory. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
316	DAN	4	36	c3xy		my noblemen sought my favor	“my noblemen requested my help again”
317	DAN	4	36	ks6b	figs-metonymy	I was brought…greatness was given to me	Here “throne” refers to his authority to rule. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I returned to rule my kingdom again, and I received even more greatness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
318	DAN	4	37	zgl2	figs-doublet	praise, extol, and honor	All three of these words have basically the same meaning and emphasize how greatly he praised God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
319	DAN	4	37	g1df	figs-idiom	who walk in their own pride	This phrase uses “walk” to refer to the person who acts proud. Alternate translation: “who are proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
320	DAN	5	intro	e9pc			# Daniel 05 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The writing on the wall<br><br>God told the new king that he had failed and God was replacing him, showing that God is the real ruler over everything, even kingdoms that do not worship him.<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br>### Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin<br>These are words in Aramaic. Daniel “transliterates” these words by writing them with Hebrew letters, and then he explains their meanings. In the ULT and UST they are written with English letters. Translators are encouraged to write them using the letters of the target language alphabet.
321	DAN	5	1	cc4z	translate-names	Belshazzar	This is the son of Nebuchadnezzar who became king after his father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
322	DAN	5	1	ix8k	translate-numbers	for a thousand	“for 1,000” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
323	DAN	5	1	tre4		he drank wine in front of	“he drank wine in the presence of”
324	DAN	5	2	cz6e	figs-activepassive	the containers made of gold or silver	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the gold or silver containers that the Israelites had made” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
325	DAN	5	2	gsi3		containers	These were cups and other items that were small enough for a person to hold and to drink from them.
326	DAN	5	2	lad2	figs-metonymy	Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken	Here “Nebuchadnezzar” refers to Nebuchadnezzar’s army. Alternate translation: “his father Nebuchadnezzar’s army” or “the army of Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
327	DAN	5	3	i1zm	figs-activepassive	the gold containers that had been taken out of the temple	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the gold containers that the army of Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
328	DAN	5	3	msp6		out of the temple, the house of God	“out of God’s temple.” The phrase “the house of God” tells us something more about the temple.
329	DAN	5	5	lkd1		At that moment	“As soon as they did that” or “Suddenly”
330	DAN	5	5	cra1		plaster	cement or mud that is spread on walls or ceilings to give them a smooth hard surface when it dries
331	DAN	5	6	jn25		the king’s face changed	“his face became pale.” This was caused by his fear.
332	DAN	5	6	gbd6		his limbs	“his legs”
333	DAN	5	6	iee9		his knees were knocking together	This was the result of his extreme fear.
334	DAN	5	7	gz5c		those known for their wisdom in Babylon	This refers back to those who claimed to speak with the dead, the wise men, and the astrologers.
335	DAN	5	7	ybp9	figs-activepassive	Whoever explains this writing and its meaning will be clothed with purple and will have a gold chain around his neck	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will give purple clothes and a gold neck chain to whoever explains this writing and its meaning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
336	DAN	5	7	ms1t	figs-explicit	clothed with purple	Purple cloth was rare and reserved for royal officials. Alternate translation: “dressed in royal clothing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
337	DAN	5	7	x9vi	translate-ordinal	the third highest ruler	“the number three ruler” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
338	DAN	5	9	n4ln	translate-names	Belshazzar	This is the son of Nebuchadnezzar who became king after his father. See how you wrote this name in [Daniel 5:1](../05/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
339	DAN	5	9	gla9		the look on his face changed	“his face became even more pale.” The face of the king grew even more pale than in [Daniel 5:6](../05/06.md).
340	DAN	5	9	w9st		perplexed	unable to understand, confused
341	DAN	5	10	rw3v		the queen	Some modern versions understand this to be a reference to the queen mother, that is, to the king’s mother. The queen mother received much honor in ancient Babylon.
342	DAN	5	10	x55i		King, live forever!	This was a normal way to greet the king.
343	DAN	5	10	zq7c		Do not let the look on your face change	“There is no need for your face to look so pale”
344	DAN	5	11	bql4		the spirit of the holy gods	The queen believed that Daniel’s power came from the false gods that Nebuchadnezzar worshiped. See how you translated this phrase in [Daniel 4:8](../04/08.md).
345	DAN	5	11	c4n6		In the days of your father	“When your father was ruling”
346	DAN	5	11	ss1z	figs-activepassive	light and understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods was found in him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he had light and understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
347	DAN	5	11	jg2l		King Nebuchadnezzar, your father the king	“Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar”
348	DAN	5	12	n7wa	figs-activepassive	these qualities were found in this man Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “this same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, had all of these qualities” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
349	DAN	5	12	b8d3	figs-activepassive	what has been written	“what has been written on the wall.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “what the hand wrote on the wall” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
350	DAN	5	13	hn7g	figs-activepassive	Then Daniel was brought before the king	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Then they brought Daniel before the king” or “Then the soldiers brought Daniel before the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
351	DAN	5	13	sd23	figs-metonymy	whom my father the king brought out of Judah	In this phrase “father” is being used to represent all of the soldiers. Alternate translation: “whom my father’s soldiers brought out of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
352	DAN	5	14	yxu5		the spirit of the gods	Belshazzar believed that Daniel’s power came from the false gods that Belshazzar worshiped. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Daniel 4:8](../04/08.md).
353	DAN	5	14	y4ey	figs-activepassive	light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you have light and understanding and excellent wisdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
354	DAN	5	15	c33v	figs-activepassive	Now the men known…have been brought in before me	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Now the men known…have come in before me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
355	DAN	5	15	u817		make known to me	“tell me”
356	DAN	5	16	u2ey	figs-activepassive	you will be clothed with purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will give you purple clothes and a gold neck chain” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
357	DAN	5	16	iyy2	figs-explicit	clothed with purple	Purple cloth was rare and reserved for royal officials. Alternate translation: “dressed in royal clothing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
358	DAN	5	16	pud4	translate-ordinal	the third highest ruler	“the number three ruler” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
359	DAN	5	17	evt4		Let your gifts be for yourself, and	“I do not want your gifts, so”
360	DAN	5	19	l2ng	figs-hyperbole	all peoples, nations, and languages	This phrase uses the word “all” as a generalization that represents a large number. Alternate translation: “a great number of people, of different nations and languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
361	DAN	5	19	q693	figs-metonymy	peoples, nations, and languages	Here “nations” and “languages” represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “people from different nations and who speak different languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
362	DAN	5	19	bqb5	figs-doublet	trembled and feared him	These words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of the fear. Alternate translation: “were very afraid of him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
363	DAN	5	19	ka6v	figs-metonymy	He put to death those he wanted to die	This phrase does not mean King Nebuchadnezzar put people to death himself, but rather those he commanded. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar commanded his soldiers to kill those he wanted to die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
364	DAN	5	19	t7ri		He raised up those he wanted	“He raised up those he wanted to raise up”
365	DAN	5	19	qzi2		wanted…wished	These words here mean the same thing.
366	DAN	5	19	db8z		he humbled those he wished	“he humbled those he wished to humble”
367	DAN	5	20	zu9p	figs-synecdoche	his heart was arrogant	Here “heart” refers to the king himself. Alternate translation: “the king was arrogant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
368	DAN	5	20	g3wq	figs-synecdoche	his spirit was hardened	Here “spirit” refers to the king himself. His stubbornness is spoken of as if he were hardened. Alternate translation: “the king became stubborn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
369	DAN	5	20	w2tx		presumptuously	rudely and overly confident
370	DAN	5	20	nl2n	figs-metonymy	he was brought down from his kingly throne	Here “throne” refers to his authority to rule. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the people took away his kingdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
371	DAN	5	21	sl3g	figs-activepassive	He was driven away from humanity	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The people chased him away from them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
372	DAN	5	21	v3b5	figs-metonymy	he had the mind of an animal	Here “mind” represents his thoughts. Alternate translation: “he thought as an animal thinks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
373	DAN	5	21	amq8		dew	the moisture on the ground that is found in the mornings
374	DAN	5	21	m4na		anyone he wishes	“whomever he chooses”
375	DAN	5	22	z72q	translate-names	Belshazzar	This is the son of Nebuchadnezzar who became king after his father. See how you wrote this name in [Daniel 5:1](../05/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
376	DAN	5	22	ij2g	figs-synecdoche	have not humbled your heart	Here “heart” refers to Belshazzar himself. Alternate translation: “have not humbled yourself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
377	DAN	5	23	fmz3	figs-metaphor	You have lifted yourself up against the Lord	To rebel against God is spoken of as raising oneself up against him. Alternate translation: “You have rebelled against the Lord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
378	DAN	5	23	qc6h	figs-explicit	From his house	What and where “his house” is can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “From his temple in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
379	DAN	5	23	kj78	figs-metonymy	God who holds your breath in his hand	Here “breath” refers to life and “hand” refers to power or control. Alternate translation: “God who gives you breath” or “God who has control over your entire life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
380	DAN	5	23	th44		all your ways	“everything you do”
381	DAN	5	24	i8fs	figs-activepassive	this writing was done	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “it wrote this message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
382	DAN	5	25	rcy6	figs-activepassive	This is the writing that was done	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “This is the message that the hand wrote” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
383	DAN	5	25	ea1k	translate-transliterate	Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Pharsin	These are the Aramaic words that were written on the wall. Spell these words with the sounds that fit your language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
384	DAN	5	26	tg8v		‘Mene,’ ‘God has numbered	“‘Mene’ means ‘God has numbered”
385	DAN	5	27	q5iv		‘Tekel,’ ‘you are weighed	“‘Tekel’ means ‘you are weighed”
386	DAN	5	27	sg5z	figs-metaphor	you are weighed in the scales and are found lacking	Judging the worthiness of the king to rule is spoken of as weighing him. This means that the king is not worthy to rule. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God has examined your worthiness to rule, and he has found that you are not worthy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
387	DAN	5	28	b18p		‘Peres,’ ‘your kingdom	“‘Peres’ means ‘your kingdom.”
388	DAN	5	28	jb22		Peres	This is the singular form of “Pharsin” in 5:25.
389	DAN	5	28	j1p8	figs-activepassive	your kingdom is divided and is given to the Medes and Persians	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God has divided your kingdom and given it to the Medes and Persians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
390	DAN	5	29	j9jg	translate-names	Belshazzar	This is the son of Nebuchadnezzar who became king after his father. See how you wrote this name in [Daniel 5:1](../05/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
391	DAN	5	29	uvj8	figs-activepassive	A chain of gold was put around his neck	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They put a chain of gold around his neck” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
392	DAN	5	29	nfx6	translate-ordinal	the third highest ruler	“the number three ruler” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
393	DAN	5	31	c2bj		received the kingdom	“became the ruler of the kingdom”
394	DAN	5	31	y1si	translate-numbers	when he was about sixty-two years old	“when he was about 62 years old” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
395	DAN	6	intro	a1xc			# Daniel 06 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set the content of letters farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. The ULT does this with the letter in 6:25-27.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in the letter in 6:26-27.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### Daniel and the lions<br><br>Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den for praying to Yahweh, but Yahweh protected him and the lions did not hurt him at all.
396	DAN	6	1	xf5z		Connecting Statement:	The events in this chapter take place after the Persians conquered the Babylonians and Darius the Mede began to rule in Babylon.
397	DAN	6	1	y6y9		It pleased Darius	“King Darius decided”
398	DAN	6	1	a1zk	translate-numbers	120 provincial governors	“one hundred and twenty provincial governors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
399	DAN	6	2	dd8r		Over them	The word “them” refers to the 120 provincial governors.
400	DAN	6	2	u9kb		so that the king should suffer no loss	“so that nothing should be stolen from the king” or “so that no one would steal anything from the king”
401	DAN	6	3	ygu7		was distinguished above	“excelled above” or “was more capable than”
402	DAN	6	3	aig7	figs-synecdoche	he had an extraordinary spirit	Here “spirit” refers to Daniel. It means he had was unusually capable. Alternate translation: “he was and exceptional person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
403	DAN	6	3	ef6f		extraordinary spirit	spirit that made him do better than the others
404	DAN	6	3	ry6m		to put him over	“to give him authority over” or “to put him in charge of”
405	DAN	6	4	ex6l	figs-explicit	Then the other chief administrators and the provincial governors…for the kingdom	The other administrators were jealous of Daniel. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Then the other chief administrators and the provincial governors became jealous. So they looked for mistakes in the work Daniel did for the kingdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
406	DAN	6	4	rl5p	figs-activepassive	No mistakes or negligence was found in him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They could find no mistakes or negligence in his work” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
407	DAN	6	4	zn7x		negligence	overly looking your responsibilities
408	DAN	6	5	ek64		to complain against this Daniel	“to complain about Daniel”
409	DAN	6	6	yf8j		brought a plan before the king	“presented a plan to the king”
410	DAN	6	6	ll7v		may you live forever!	This was a normal way to greet a king.
411	DAN	6	7	x89h	translate-numbers	for thirty days	“for 30 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
412	DAN	6	7	bw29		whoever makes a petition	“whoever makes a request”
413	DAN	6	7	l2iq	figs-activepassive	that person must be thrown into the den of lions	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “your soldiers must throw that person into the den of lions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
414	DAN	6	7	h7ip		den of lions	This may refer to a room or pit where lions were kept.
415	DAN	6	8	nj57		Connecting Statement:	In verse 8, the administrators continue to speak to the king.
416	DAN	6	8	v5i8		as directed by the laws	“according to the laws”
417	DAN	6	8	i7m4		cannot be repealed	“cannot be canceled”
418	DAN	6	9	dt8k		making the decree into a law	“making the order into a law”
419	DAN	6	10	i5vv		When Daniel learned that the document had been signed into law	It is important to the story to state clearly that Daniel knew about the new law before he prayed to God.
420	DAN	6	10	r7ul	writing-background	now his windows were open in his upper room toward Jerusalem	This is background information that explains how Daniel’s enemies knew he was praying to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
421	DAN	6	10	l71q		gave thanks before his God	“gave thanks to his God”
422	DAN	6	11	v5n3		plot	a plan with evil intent
423	DAN	6	12	gwm4		Did you not make a decree…lions?	They asked this question to make the king confirm that he had made the decree.
424	DAN	6	12	hjs7		who makes a petition	“who makes a request”
425	DAN	6	12	div1		den of lions	This may refer to a room or pit where lions were kept. See how you translated this in [Daniel 6:7](../06/07.md).
426	DAN	6	12	zp4n		as directed by the law	“according to the law”
427	DAN	6	13	c3ar		That person Daniel	This is not a respectful way of referring to Daniel. They intentionally used this phrase to avoid giving Daniel the respect he was due as a chief administrator.
428	DAN	6	13	jia1		who is one of the people of the exile from Judah	“who is an immagrant from Judah”
429	DAN	6	13	l8eb	figs-idiom	pays no attention to you	This idiom means he ignores the king. Alternate translation: “does not obey you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
430	DAN	6	14	u8lh	figs-metonymy	he applied his mind	Here “mind” refers to his thinking. Alternate translation: “he thought very hard about how” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
431	DAN	6	14	ts98		He labored	This refers to mental labor, rather than to physical labor.
432	DAN	6	15	d92j	figs-explicit	no decree…can be changed	The men were implying that since no decree or statute of the king can be changed, Daniel must be thrown into the pit of lions. This can be stated clearly if needed. Alternate translation: “no decree…can be changed. They must throw Daniel into the pit of lions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
433	DAN	6	16	zny2		they brought in Daniel	“his soldiers went and got Daniel”
434	DAN	6	16	q3wc		lions’ den	This may refer to a room or pit where lions were kept. See how you translated this in [Daniel 6:7](../06/07.md).
435	DAN	6	16	a268		May your God…rescue you	The king is expressing his desire for God to save Daniel.
436	DAN	6	16	jd6x		rescue you	“save you from the lions”
437	DAN	6	17	szf5		den	This may refer to a room or pit where lions were kept. See how you translated this in [Daniel 6:7](../06/07.md).
438	DAN	6	17	xjj7	figs-explicit	the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signet rings of his nobles…concerning Daniel	The function of the signet ring can be stated clearly. The king and the noblemen pressed their rings into a seal made of wax. Alternate translation: “the king pressed his signet ring into a wax seal, the nobles did this too. No one was allowed to break the seal and help Daniel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
439	DAN	6	17	p5t2		nothing might be changed concerning Daniel	“no one could help Daniel”
440	DAN	6	18	un1j	translate-symaction	he went through the night fasting	This symbolic act showed that the king was worried about Daniel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
441	DAN	6	18	a3xd	figs-activepassive	No entertainment was brought before him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He did not have anyone entertain him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
442	DAN	6	18	sb8r	figs-personification	sleep fled from him	Sleep is spoken of as if it could run away from the king. Alternate translation: “he did not sleep at all that night” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
443	DAN	6	19	e2wc		lions’ den	This may refer to a room or pit where lions were kept. See how you translated this in [Daniel 6:7](../06/07.md).
444	DAN	6	22	qn4t	figs-activepassive	For I was found blameless	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He knows that I have done nothing wrong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
445	DAN	6	22	ssq6		I have done you no harm	“I have not harmed you at all”
446	DAN	6	23	r1eg		den	This may refer to a room or pit where lions were kept. See how you translated this in [Daniel 6:7](../06/07.md).
447	DAN	6	23	qf7q	figs-activepassive	No harm was found on him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They did not find any wounds on Daniel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
448	DAN	6	24	qwh3		Before they reached the floor	“Before they reached the floor of the lions’ den”
449	DAN	6	24	r63c		broke all their bones to pieces	“crushed their bones”
450	DAN	6	25	ty2g	figs-metonymy	peoples, nations, and languages	Here “nations” and “languages” represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “people from different nations and who spoke different languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
451	DAN	6	25	rl1d	figs-hyperbole	in all the earth	King Darius wrote his message to his entire kingdom which was huge. Here it says “all the earth” as a generalization to emphasis how large his kingdom was, though it did not include everyone on the earth. Alternate translation: “in his kingdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
452	DAN	6	25	zkz8		May peace increase for you	This is a form of greeting that is used to wish someone well in all areas of life.
453	DAN	6	26	m5v6		Connecting Statement:	This continues to state the message that Darius sent to everyone in his kingdom.
454	DAN	6	26	n6v5	figs-doublet	tremble and fear	These two words are similar and can be combined. Alternate translation: “shake with fear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
455	DAN	6	26	s8va		the God of Daniel	“the God that Daniel worships”
456	DAN	6	26	ma86	figs-parallelism	he is the living God and lives forever	The two phrases “the living God” and “lives forever” express the same concept, that God lives forever. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
457	DAN	6	26	xw4k	figs-parallelism	his kingdom shall…his dominion shall	These two phrases are parallel, emphasizing how God’s kingdom will never end. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
458	DAN	6	26	s6yl	figs-activepassive	his kingdom shall not be destroyed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will destroy his kingdom” or “his kingdom will last forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
459	DAN	6	26	fcy1		his dominion shall be to the end	“he will rule forever”
460	DAN	6	27	bld2		he has kept Daniel safe from the strength of the lions	“he has not allowed the strong lions to hurt Daniel”
461	DAN	6	28	a5br		during the reign of Darius and during the reign of Cyrus the Persian	Cyrus the Persian was the king who ruled after Darius.
462	DAN	7	intro	e18x			# Daniel 07 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 7:9-10, 13-14, and 23-27.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### The four beasts<br><br>There will be four successive kingdoms before Yahweh sets up his eternal kingdom. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]])<br><br>### The Son of Man<br><br>God will give the Son of Man an eternal kingdom and he will judge people from the books. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sonofman]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]])
463	DAN	7	1	cw4a	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	Chapters 7 and 8 are not in chronological order. They happened while Belshazzar was still the king, before the rule of Darius and Cyrus that was discussed in chapter 6. In Daniel’s vision, he saw animals that were symbols of other things. Later in the vision someone explains the meaning of those symbols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
464	DAN	7	1	dme8		Belshazzar	This was the name of Nebuchadnezzar’s son, who became king after him. See how you wrote this name in [Daniel 5:1](../05/01.md).
465	DAN	7	1	xdv1	figs-doublet	a dream and visions	The words “dream” and “visions” both refer to the same dream that is described in this chapter. Alternate translation: “visions while he was dreaming” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
466	DAN	7	2	mjk7		the four winds of heaven	“winds from everywhere” or “strong winds from all four directions”
467	DAN	7	2	b48l		stirring up	“whipped up” or “agitated” or “caused high waves in”
468	DAN	7	4	z5hd	writing-symlanguage	The first was like a lion but had eagle’s wings	This was a symbolic creature, and not an animal that exists. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
469	DAN	7	4	a7n9	figs-activepassive	its wings were torn off and it was lifted from the ground and made to stand on two feet, like a man	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone tore off its wings and lifted it up from the ground and made it stand on two feet like a human being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
470	DAN	7	4	y6v7	figs-metonymy	The mind of a man was given to it	Here “mind” refers to thinking. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone gave it the ability to think like a human being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
471	DAN	7	5	eqm9	writing-symlanguage	a second animal, like a bear	This was not an actual bear, but a symbolic animal that was similar to a bear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
472	DAN	7	5	i32b		ribs	large curved bones of the chest that connect to the spine
473	DAN	7	5	c38p	figs-activepassive	It was told	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
474	DAN	7	6	fl2z	writing-symlanguage	another animal, one that looked like a leopard	This was not an actual leopard, but a symbolic animal that was similar to a leopard. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
475	DAN	7	6	h4ia	writing-symlanguage	four wings…four heads	The four wings and four heads are symbols, but their meaning is unclear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
476	DAN	7	6	y1jd		it had four heads	“the animal had four heads”
477	DAN	7	6	jpn1	figs-activepassive	It was given authority to rule	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone gave it authority to rule” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
478	DAN	7	7	g1aj	writing-symlanguage	a fourth animal…it had ten horns	This is also not an actual animal. It is a symbolic creature. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
479	DAN	7	7	w7ww		trampled underfoot	“walked on and crushed”
480	DAN	7	8	yr9d		General Information:	Daniel continues to describe his vision of the fourth animal that the saw in [Daniel 7:7](../07/07.md).
481	DAN	7	8	j87p	figs-metonymy	the horns	Translators may write a footnote like this: “Horns are a symbol of power and represent powerful leaders.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
482	DAN	7	8	ga8d	figs-activepassive	Three of the first horns were wrenched out by the roots	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The little horn tore out three of the first horns” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
483	DAN	7	8	d113	figs-synecdoche	a mouth that was boasting about great things	Here the horn was boasting, using its mouth to do so. Alternate translation: “the horn had a mouth and boasted about doing great things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
484	DAN	7	9	dge1	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	Most of the text of verses 9-14 is symbolic language with parallel lines that have similar meaning. For this reason, the ULT and UST present them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
485	DAN	7	9	hw4v	figs-activepassive	thrones were set in place	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone set thrones in their places” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
486	DAN	7	9	xvt9		the Ancient of Days	This is a title for God that means he is eternal. Alternate translation: “the One Who Has Lived Forever” or “the One Who Has Always Lived”
487	DAN	7	9	rc8y		took his seat…His clothing…the hair of his head	This passage describes God as sitting down, with clothing and hair like a person. This does not mean that God really is like this, but it is how Daniel saw God in a vision.
488	DAN	7	9	crh4	figs-idiom	took his seat	This is an idiom that means he sat down. Alternate translation: “sat down on his throne” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
489	DAN	7	9	imw8		His clothing was as white as snow	His clothing is compared to snow to show that it was very white. Alternate translation: “His clothing was very white”
490	DAN	7	9	d5if	figs-simile	the hair of his head was like pure wool	Something about God’s hair looked like pure wool. Possible meanings are that (1) it was very white or (2) it was thick and curly. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
491	DAN	7	9	jf7e		pure wool	“clean wool” or “wool that is washed”
492	DAN	7	9	c4le		His throne was flames…its wheels were burning fire	This describes the throne of God and its wheels as if they were made of fire. The words “flames” and “burning fire” mean basically the same thing and can be translated the same way.
493	DAN	7	9	lhh4		its wheels	It is unclear why God’s throne is described as having wheels. Thrones normally do not have wheels, but the text clearly states that this throne has some kind of wheels. Use a general term for “wheels” if possible.
494	DAN	7	10	eu94	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	Daniel continues to describe his vision of the court in heaven and the response to the fourth animal that he saw in [Daniel 7:7](../07/07.md). Most of the text of verses 9-14 is symbolic language with parallel lines that have similar meaning. For this reason, the ULT and UST present them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
495	DAN	7	10	rab3	figs-metaphor	A river of fire flowed out from before him	The quick way in which fire came from the presence of God is spoken of as if it was water flowing in a river. Alternate translation: “Fire poured out in front of him like water in a river” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
496	DAN	7	10	z1dt		before him	The word “him” refers to God, the Ancient of Days from [Daniel 7:9](../07/09.md).
497	DAN	7	10	gka4		millions	This probably refers to a large group rather than to a precise number. Alternate translation: “thousands of thousands” or “great numbers of people”
498	DAN	7	10	f9kw		one hundred million	This probably refers to a large group rather than to a precise number. Alternate translation: “tens of thousands times tens of thousands” or “uncountable numbers of people”
499	DAN	7	10	h5d3		The court was in session	This means that God, the judge, was ready to investigate the evidence and make his judgment. Alternate translation: “The judge was ready to judge” or “The judge was seated”
500	DAN	7	10	pyd5		the books were opened	These are the books that contain the evidence to be used in court. Alternate translation: “the books of evidence were opened”
501	DAN	7	11	cv15		General Information:	Daniel continues to describe his vision of the court in heaven and the response to the fourth animal that he saw in [Daniel 7:7](../07/07.md).
502	DAN	7	11	g8ls	figs-activepassive	the animal was killed…to be burned up	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they killed the fourth animal, destroyed its body, and gave it to someone to burn it up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
503	DAN	7	11	tqd6	figs-explicit	the animal was killed	The animal was killed because the judge determined that it was guilty. Alternate translation: “they executed the animal” or “the judge commanded and they killed the animal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
504	DAN	7	11	pms3		the animal	This refers to the fourth animal that had the ten horns and the horn that spoke boastfully. Alternate translation: “the most frightening animal” or “the animal that had the boastful horn”
505	DAN	7	12	ayx9		the rest of the four animals	It may be clearer to say, “the other three animals.”
506	DAN	7	12	dj5p	figs-activepassive	their authority to rule was taken away	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the judge took away their authority to rule” or “their authority to rule ended” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
507	DAN	7	12	ru76	figs-activepassive	their lives were prolonged for a period of time	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they continued to live for a period of time” or “the judge let them live a little longer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
508	DAN	7	13	lvf2	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	Most of the text of verses 9-14 is symbolic language with parallel lines that have similar meaning. For this reason, the ULT presents them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
509	DAN	7	13	j5t6	figs-simile	I saw one coming…like a son of man	The person that Daniel saw was not a normal man, but had a human figure like a man. “I also saw that night someone coming who resembled a son of man, that is, he had a human figure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
510	DAN	7	13	n5qi		with the clouds of heaven	“with the clouds of the sky”
511	DAN	7	13	ln6w		the Ancient of Days	This refers to God who is eternal. See how you translated this title in [Daniel 7:9](../07/09.md)
512	DAN	7	13	pjn2	figs-activepassive	was presented before him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they presented this son of man to the Ancient of Days” or “he stood before him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
513	DAN	7	14	ai49	figs-activepassive	Authority to rule and glory and royal power were given to him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The one who looked like a son of man received authority to rule, glory, and royal power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
514	DAN	7	14	yv4q		royal power	This, here, refers to “authority.”
515	DAN	7	14	hc6k	figs-metonymy	peoples, nations, and languages	Here “nations” and “languages” represent people from different nations who speak different languages. See how you translated this in [Daniel 3:4](../03/04.md). Alternate translation: “people from different nations and who speak different languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
516	DAN	7	14	z6xf	figs-parallelism	will not pass away…will never be destroyed	These two phrases mean the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
517	DAN	7	14	sl8k	figs-activepassive	that will never be destroyed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that no one will ever destroy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
518	DAN	7	15	xt3d	figs-parallelism	my spirit was grieved inside of me…the visions I saw in my mind troubled me	These two phrases describe how Daniel was feeling. The second one gives more information about the first one, explaining about his grieved spirit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
519	DAN	7	15	g5s3	figs-synecdoche	my spirit was grieved inside of me	Here “my spirit” refers to Daniel himself. Alternate translation: “I was very sad inside” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
520	DAN	7	16	z2w1		one of them standing there	This is one of the heavenly beings who were standing before God’s throne. Possible meanings (1) these are angels, spirits who serve God (2) these are people who have died and are now in heaven.
521	DAN	7	16	fhe1		to show me	“to tell me” or “to explain to me”
522	DAN	7	16	x45a		these things	“the things I had seen”
523	DAN	7	17	mw57		These large animals, four in number,	“These four large animals”
524	DAN	7	17	s2iv		are four kings	“represent four kings”
525	DAN	7	17	e2vw	figs-idiom	four kings that will arise from the earth	Here “from the earth” means they are real people. Alternate translation: “four kings who will come to power on the earth” or “four men who will rise up from among the people of the earth and become kings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
526	DAN	7	18	tz29		they will possess it	“they will rule over it”
527	DAN	7	18	x83s	figs-doublet	forever and ever	This repetition of ideas emphasizes that this kingdom will never come to an end. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
528	DAN	7	19	qj78		very horrifying	“very frightening”
529	DAN	7	19	fq88		trampled on	“walked on and crushed”
530	DAN	7	20	e5t1		the ten horns on its head	“the ten horns on the head of the fourth animal”
531	DAN	7	20	vi4r		grew up, and before which the three horns fell down	“grew up, and about the three horns that fell down in front of it” or “grew up, and about the three horns that fell down because of it”
532	DAN	7	20	vjs9	figs-euphemism	before which the three horns fell down	Here “fell down” is a euphemism that means they were destroyed.” Alternate translation: “which destroyed the three horns” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
533	DAN	7	20	frj1		the mouth that boasted	“its mouth that boasted” or “the mouth of the new horn, that boasted”
534	DAN	7	20	f425		that seemed greater than its companions	the horn with the eyes and a mouth seemed to be greater than the other horns
535	DAN	7	21	xcl9		this horn	“this fourth horn.” This refers to the horn that is described in [Daniel 7:20](../07/20.md).
536	DAN	7	22	pxx4	figs-activepassive	until the Ancient of Days came, and justice was given	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “until the Ancient of Days came and brought justice” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
537	DAN	7	22	dui7		Ancient of Days	This is a title for God that emphasizes that he is eternal. See how you translated this title in [Daniel 7:9](../07/09.md).
538	DAN	7	22	em4n	figs-activepassive	the holy people received the kingdom	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God gave his kingdom to his holy people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
539	DAN	7	23	ec9x	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	Most of the text of verses 23-27 is symbolic language. For this reason, the ULT presents them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
540	DAN	7	23	mv4h		This is what that person said	This is the person that Daniel approached in [Daniel 7:16](../07/16.md).
541	DAN	7	23	p7zf		that person said	“that person answered”
542	DAN	7	23	lqc9		As for the fourth animal	“Concerning the fourth animal” or “Now, about the fourth animal”
543	DAN	7	23	t6ga	figs-metaphor	It will devour…it into pieces	This does not mean the fourth kingdom will destroy the planet, but that it will brutally attack, conquer, and destroy all other kingdoms on earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
544	DAN	7	24	x4nc		As for the ten horns	“Concerning the ten horns” or “Now, about the ten horns”
545	DAN	7	24	cn9p	figs-explicit	out of this kingdom ten kings will arise	They will rule one after the other. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “ten kings will rule over this fourth kingdom, one after another” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
546	DAN	7	24	iw64	figs-explicit	another will arise after them	This other king is not one of the ten. It may be helpful to refer to him as “the eleventh king.” Alternate translation: “after that an eleventh king will become powerful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
547	DAN	7	24	qun4		He will be different from the previous ones	“He will be different from the other ten kings”
548	DAN	7	24	x7hx	figs-explicit	he will conquer the three kings	He will defeat three of the original ten kings. It may be helpful to state that those three kings are represented by the three horns that were pulled out. Alternate translation: “he will defeat the three kings that were represented by the three horns that were pulled out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
549	DAN	7	25	w3b9	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	The man in Daniel’s vision continues talking to Daniel. Most of the text of verses 23-27 is symbolic language. For this reason, the ULT presents them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
550	DAN	7	25	xih7	figs-idiom	He will speak words against the Most High	This means that the newest king will openly disagree with and say bad things about the Most High. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
551	DAN	7	25	ce61		He will try…into his hand	The words “He” and “his” refer to the newest king, not the Most High.
552	DAN	7	25	nt2f		the holy people	“God’s holy people”
553	DAN	7	25	w16z		change the festivals and the law	Both terms refer to the law of Moses. The festivals were an important part of the religion of Israel in the Old Testament.
554	DAN	7	25	hn8p	figs-metonymy	These things will be given into his hand	Here “his hand” refers to his control. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The newest king will control the religous festivals and laws” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
555	DAN	7	25	dnu4		one year, two years, and half a year	This means “three and half years.” This is not the normal way the Israelites counted. Try to translate it in a way that preserves this way of counting. Alternate translation: “one year plus two years plus six months”
556	DAN	7	26	is1x		the court will be in session	This means that the judge will be ready to investigate evidence and make his judgment. Alternate translation: “the judge will judge” or “The judge will sit down”
557	DAN	7	26	iln2		they will take his royal power away	“the members of the court will take the royal power away from the newest king”
558	DAN	7	26	j3ya		royal power	This, here, refers to “authority.” See how you translated this in [Daniel 7:14](../07/14.md).
559	DAN	7	26	plf7	figs-activepassive	to be consumed and destroyed at the end	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “and consume and destroy it in the end” or “and completely destroy his royal power in the end” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
560	DAN	7	27	dj39	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	The man in Daniel’s vision continues talking to Daniel. Most of the text of verses 23-27 is symbolic language. For this reason, the ULT presents them in poetic form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
561	DAN	7	27	hh11	figs-activepassive	The kingdom and the dominion…will be given to the people	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God will give the kingdom and the dominion…to the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
562	DAN	7	27	c6lf	figs-doublet	The kingdom and the dominion	These two terms mean basically the same thing and emphasize that this will concern all forms of official authority. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
563	DAN	7	27	p5c7	figs-abstractnouns	the greatness of the kingdoms	The abstract noun “greatness” can be translated with the adjective “great.” Alternate translation: “everything that is great about the kingdoms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
564	DAN	7	27	ry7e	figs-idiom	of the kingdoms under the whole heaven	The idiom “under the whole heaven” refers to the kingdoms on earth. Alternate translation: “of all the kingdoms on earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
565	DAN	7	27	eti4		His kingdom	“The kingdom of the Most High”
566	DAN	7	27	t3ct		an everlasting kingdom	“a kingdom that will exist forever” or “a kingdom that will never end”
567	DAN	7	28	v6mq		Here is the end of the matter	This means that Daniel has finished describing the vision. Alternate translation: “That is what I saw in my vision” or “This is the end of the description of what I saw in my vision”
568	DAN	7	28	am3a		my face changed in appearance	“my face became pale”
569	DAN	8	intro	cbk6			# Daniel 08 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The vision of the ram and the male goat<br><br>Although specific interpretation of this vision is not given, most scholars believe Daniel saw Greece overthrowing Media-Persia before breaking up into four kingdoms. One of these kingdoms stopped the temple worship for a while and then it was restored. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore]])
570	DAN	8	1	rft5	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	Chapters 7 and 8 are not in chronological order. They happened while Belshazzar was still the king, before the rule of Darius and Cyrus that was discussed in chapter 6. In Daniel’s vision, he saw animals that were symbols of other things. Later in the vision someone explains the meaning of those symbols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
571	DAN	8	1	b6kb	translate-ordinal	In the third year	“In year three” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
572	DAN	8	1	er4q		Belshazzar	This is the son of Nebuchadnezzar who became king after his father. See how you translated this name in [Daniel 5:1](../05/01.md).
573	DAN	8	1	h9fw	writing-background	had a vision appear to me (after the one…first)	This is background information to remind the reader that this is Daniel’s second vision. Alternate translation: “had a second vision appear to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
574	DAN	8	2	t4xy		fortress	a walled city that was guarded and protected
575	DAN	8	2	m8kv	translate-names	Susa…Elam…Ulai Canal	These are names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
576	DAN	8	2	jfs1		Canal	A canal is a narrow man-made waterway.
577	DAN	8	3	kh4s	writing-symlanguage	a ram with two horns	It is normal for rams to have two horns. These horns, however, have symbolic meaning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
578	DAN	8	3	buj1		but the longer…passed up in length by it	“but the longer one grew more slowly than the shorter one, and the shorter one grew to be even longer than it”
579	DAN	8	4	wrr2		I saw the ram charging	“I saw the ram rushing” or “I saw the ram running very quickly”
580	DAN	8	4	s49e	figs-metonymy	to rescue anyone out of his hand	Rams do not have hands. Here “hand” refers to the ram’s power. Alternate translation: “to rescue anyone from him” or “to rescue anyone from his power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
581	DAN	8	5	npd3	figs-hyperbole	across the surface of the whole earth	The phrase “the whole earth” is an exaggeration that means he came from far away. Alternate translation: “from far away across the surface of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
582	DAN	8	5	jv2j	figs-explicit	The goat had a large horn between his eyes	Goats have two horns on the sides of their heads. This image should be explained. Alternate translation: “The goat had a single large horn in the center of his head” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
583	DAN	8	6	ith5		in a powerful rage	“and it was very angry”
584	DAN	8	7	u36k		trampled	to crush something by stepping on it
585	DAN	8	7	hh82		the ram from his power	“the ram from the goat because of his power”
586	DAN	8	8	kr6f		the goat became very large	“the goat became very large and strong”
587	DAN	8	8	pt9j	figs-activepassive	the large horn was broken	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “something broke off the large horn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
588	DAN	8	8	z9lm	figs-idiom	toward the four winds of the heavens	Here “the four winds of heaven” is an idiom that refers to the four main directions (north, east, south, west) from which the winds blow. Alternate translation: “in four different directions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
589	DAN	8	9	ys25		but which became very large	“but it became very large”
590	DAN	8	9	i3jg		in the south, in the east, and in the land of beauty	This probably means it pointed in those directions. This can be stated. Alternate translation: “and pointed toward the south and then toward the east and then toward the beautiful land of Israel”
591	DAN	8	9	umn2	figs-idiom	the land of beauty	This is a reference to the land of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
592	DAN	8	10	pkh2	figs-personification	It became so large as to engage in war	Here the horn is given qualities of a person and is engaging in war. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
593	DAN	8	10	h6ex	figs-activepassive	Some of that army…thrown down to the earth	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: The horn threw some of that army and some of the stars down to the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
594	DAN	8	10	iq57	figs-personification	it trampled on them	Here the horn is given qualities of a person that tramples on the stars and on the army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
595	DAN	8	11	akq6	figs-personification	General Information:	The horn is given qualities of a person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
596	DAN	8	11	x2bs		Connecting Statement:	Daniel continues describing his vision of the horn ([Daniel 8:9](../08/09.md)).
597	DAN	8	11	r2zz	figs-explicit	the commander of the army	This refers to God himself, who is the leader of the angel army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
598	DAN	8	11	i4px		It took away from him the regular burnt offering	Here “took away” means the horn stopped the offering. Here “him” refers to God, the commander of the army. Alternate translation: “It stopped the people from making their regular burnt offering to him”
599	DAN	8	11	c2s4	figs-activepassive	the place of his sanctuary was polluted	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “it defiled his sanctuary” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
600	DAN	8	12	y31h	figs-metaphor	The horn will throw truth down to the ground	The horn ignoring truth and godliness is spoken of as if it will throw truth to the ground. Alternate translation: “The horn will reject the truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
601	DAN	8	13	lj18		holy one	“angel”
602	DAN	8	13	b9yz		the handing over of the sanctuary	“the surrender of the sanctuary”
603	DAN	8	13	xj3i	figs-activepassive	heaven’s army being trampled on	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the horn trampling on heaven’s army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
604	DAN	8	14	ed38	translate-numbers	2,300 evenings and mornings	“Two thousand three hundred evenings and mornings.” Here “evenings and mornings” is a merism that refers to everything in between, which means full days. Alternate translation: “2,300 sunsets and sunrises” or “2,300 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
605	DAN	8	14	j3q3		the sanctuary will be put right	“the temple will be purified and set in order again”
606	DAN	8	16	h4dz	figs-synecdoche	a man’s voice calling between the banks of the Ulai Canal	Here a man is being referred to by his voice. Alternate translation: “a man calling from the Ulai Canal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
607	DAN	8	16	c8qg		Ulai Canal	A canal is a narrow man-made waterway. See how you translated this name in [Daniel 8:2](../08/02.md).
608	DAN	8	17	c9ys	translate-symaction	prostrated myself on the ground	This is an act of worship in which someone lies flat on the ground. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
609	DAN	8	17	v6y5		the time of the end	“the final days” or “the end of the world.” This does not refer to the final moment in time, but rather to the events that will happen immediately before the end.
610	DAN	8	18	c89u		a deep sleep	This is a type of sleep when someone is sleeping heavily and does not wake up easily.
611	DAN	8	19	v9et	figs-explicit	the time of wrath	This refers to the time when God will judge. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “the time when God judges in anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
612	DAN	8	19	zif5		the appointed time for the end	“the time when the world will end”
613	DAN	8	20	bi9v	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	In these verses, the angel explains to Daniel the symbolic meaning of the things he saw in his vision. The animals and horns actually represent human rulers and kingdoms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
614	DAN	8	20	zfr2		two horns—they are	“two horns—they represent”
615	DAN	8	20	k8n7	figs-metonymy	the kings of Media and Persia	Possible meanings are (1) this refers to the kings of Media and Persia or (2) this is a metonym in which the kings represents the kingdoms of Media and Persia. Alternate translation: “the kingdoms of Media and Persia” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
616	DAN	8	21	j9y9	figs-metonymy	the king of Greece	Possible meanings are (1) this refers to the king of Greece or (2) this is a metonym in which the king represents the kingdom of Greece. Alternate translation: “the kingdom of Greece” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
617	DAN	8	21	h37i		The large horn between his eyes is	“The large horn between his eyes represents”
618	DAN	8	22	j764	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	In these verses, the angel explains to Daniel the symbolic meaning of the things he saw in his vision. The animals and horns actually represented human rulers or kingdoms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
619	DAN	8	22	qtr7		As for the horn that was broken…four others arose	“Where the large horn was broken off, four others arose”
620	DAN	8	22	c6qn	figs-explicit	four kingdoms will arise from his nation	The four horns represent the four new kingdoms. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “they represent the four kingdoms into which the kingdom of the first king will be divided” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
621	DAN	8	22	z39i		but not with his great power	“but they will not have as much power as the king represented by the large horn”
622	DAN	8	23	gk83		At the latter time of those kingdoms	“As those kingdoms approach their end”
623	DAN	8	23	t2i5		shall have reached their limit	“have reached their full” or “have run their course”
624	DAN	8	23	x2ku		grim-faced	This means someone who looks defiant, or like he will refuse to obey.
625	DAN	8	24	fm5e	writing-symlanguage	General Information:	In these verses, the angel explains to Daniel the symbolic meaning of the things he saw in his vision. The animals and horns actually represented human rulers or kingdoms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
626	DAN	8	24	ue1c		but not by his own power	“but someone else will give him his power”
627	DAN	8	25	yq8r	figs-personification	he will make deceit prosper	Here “deceit” is spoken of as if it is a person who will prosper. Alternate translation: “the amount of deception will increase” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
628	DAN	8	25	u9tg	figs-metonymy	under his hand	Here “hand” refers to his rule. Alternate translation: “under his rule” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
629	DAN	8	25	f6qi		King of kings	This refers to God.
630	DAN	8	25	asi1	figs-metonymy	he will be broken	Here “he” refers to his power. Alternate translation: “his rule will end” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
631	DAN	8	25	cxx3	figs-metonymy	not by any human hand	Here “hand” refers to power. This can be also stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “not by any human power” or “by divine power” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
632	DAN	8	26	cp6e		General Information:	The angel continues to instruct Daniel about the visions that Daniel saw.
633	DAN	8	26	cer6	figs-metaphor	seal up the vision	The angel speaks about the vision as if it were a scroll that could be closed with a wax seal. This prevented anyone from seeing the contents until the seal was broken. Alternate translation: “close and seal up what you have written about the vision” or “do not tell anyone about the vision now” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
634	DAN	8	27	us1l		was overcome and lay weak for several days	“was exhausted and lay in bed sick for several days”
635	DAN	8	27	c42h		went about the king’s business	“did the work that the king had assigned to me”
636	DAN	8	27	v7gd		I was appalled by the vision	“I was dismayed by the vision” or “I was very confused by the vision”
637	DAN	9	intro	sz7n			# Daniel 09 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Daniel told the future<br>Gabriel told Daniel a prophecy that Jerusalem would be rebuilt. Then later an anointed person would be killed and the worship at the temple stopped. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br><br>### The unusual expression of numbers in 9:24-26<br><br>This passage uses the expressions “seventy sevens of years,” “seven sevens and sixty-two sevens,” and “sixty-two sevens of years” to denote ““490 years,” “49 years and then 434 years,” and “434 years,” respectively. The original language uses the idea of a “week” to express the idea of a group of sevens, but these numbers are clearly meant to denote years, not weeks. Most translators should use the ways normal in their languages to express these numbers.
638	DAN	9	1	a2ic		General Information:	Chapters 7 and 8 were not in chronological order. They happened while Belshazzar was still the king. Chapter 9 now returns to the events of the reign of Darius who became king in chapter 6.
639	DAN	9	1	lvl3	writing-background	It was Ahasuerus who had been made king over the realm of the Babylonians	This is background information about who Ahasuerus was. The UST places this in parentheses to make that clear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
640	DAN	9	1	y3g6	figs-activepassive	who had been made king over the realm of the Babylonians	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “who became king over the realm of the Babylonians” or “who conquered the Babylonians” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
641	DAN	9	1	m6bc		over the realm	“over the country” or “over the kingdom”
642	DAN	9	2	h1p2		Yahweh	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
643	DAN	9	2	y2g1	translate-numbers	there would be seventy years until Jerusalem’s abandonment would end	“from the time Jerusalem was destroyed, it would remain in ruins for 70 years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
644	DAN	9	2	zrc4		abandonment	this means no one would help or rebuild Jerusalem during that time
645	DAN	9	3	xi1v	figs-metonymy	I turned my face to the Lord God	Here “face” represents Daniel’s attention. Alternate translation: “I focused my attention on the Lord God” or “I directed my thoughts toward the Lord God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
646	DAN	9	3	v1yi	figs-metaphor	to seek him	Those who want to know Yahweh and please him are spoken of as if they are literally seeking to find Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
647	DAN	9	3	ni5z	translate-symaction	fasting, wearing sackcloth, and sitting in ashes	These are symbolic acts of repentance and sorrow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
648	DAN	9	4	waz8		I made confession of our sins	“I confessed our sins”
649	DAN	9	4	q4bd		you are the one who keeps the covenant and is faithful to love those	“you do what you said you would do in your covenant, and you faithfully love those”
650	DAN	9	5	wju1		General Information:	Daniel continues praying to the Lord about the people of Israel.
651	DAN	9	5	bz6l	figs-parallelism	We have sinned and have done what is wrong	These two phrases express one idea in two different ways for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
652	DAN	9	5	ie62	figs-parallelism	We have acted wickedly and we have rebelled	These two phrases express one idea in two different ways for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
653	DAN	9	5	fu8v	figs-doublet	your commands and decrees	The words “commands” and “decrees” share similar meanings and refer to the whole law. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
654	DAN	9	6	x5wh	figs-metonymy	We have not listened to your servants	Here “not listened” means they did not obey their message. Alternate translation: “We have not obeyed the message of your prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
655	DAN	9	6	hp4w	figs-metonymy	spoke in your name	Here “name” refers to God’s authority. Alternate translation: “spoke with your authority” or “spoke as your representative” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
656	DAN	9	6	et6z		the people of the land	Here “land” refers to Israel. Alternate translation: “the Israelite people”
657	DAN	9	7	ei62		General Information:	Daniel continues praying to the Lord about the people of Israel.
658	DAN	9	7	fy69	figs-metaphor	To you, Lord, belongs righteousness	Being righteous is spoken of as if “righteousness” were an object that belongs to Yahweh. The abstract noun “righteousness” can be stated as “righteous.” Alternate translation: “Lord, you are righteous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
659	DAN	9	7	x7i6	figs-metaphor	To us today, however, belongs shame on our faces—for the people	Being ashamed is spoken of as if “shame” were an object that belongs to people. The abstract noun “shame” can be stated as “ashamed.” Alternate translation: “But as for us, we are ashamed of what we have done—the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
660	DAN	9	7	k8fa	figs-exclusive	To us today	The word “us” includes Daniel and the Israelites, but it does not include God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
661	DAN	9	7	kk5y	figs-idiom	belongs shame on our faces	This idiom means their shame is visible to all. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
662	DAN	9	7	u1gy		because of the great treachery that we committed against you	“because we greatly betrayed you” or “because we were very unfaithful to you”
663	DAN	9	9	yg1d		General Information:	Daniel continues praying to the Lord about the people of Israel.
664	DAN	9	9	vqm3	figs-metaphor	To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness	Having these traits is spoken of as if they belonged to the Lord. Alternate translation: “The Lord our God is compassionate and forgives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
665	DAN	9	10	kf4g	figs-metonymy	We have not obeyed the voice of Yahweh our God	Here “voice” refers to the commands that Yahweh spoke. Alternate translation: “We have not obeyed what Yahweh told us to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
666	DAN	9	11	b68w	figs-idiom	turned aside	The words “turned aside” mean that Israel stopped obeying God’s laws. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
667	DAN	9	11	qk6k	figs-activepassive	that are written in the law of Moses	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that Moses wrote about in the law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
668	DAN	9	11	n3rz	figs-metaphor	have been poured out on us	The abundance of the curse and the oath are spoken of as if they were poured out like water. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you have brought upon us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
669	DAN	9	12	wrt9		General Information:	Daniel continues praying to the Lord about the people of Israel.
670	DAN	9	12	n2ng	figs-idiom	For under the whole of heaven	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “For in the whole world” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
671	DAN	9	12	l46l	figs-activepassive	there has not been done anything	“nothing has been done.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “nothing has happened” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
672	DAN	9	12	vbx2	figs-activepassive	what has been done to Jerusalem	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “what you have done to Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
673	DAN	9	13	c1fb	figs-activepassive	As it is written in the law of Moses	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “As Moses wrote in the law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
674	DAN	9	13	sk3z	figs-idiom	turning away from our iniquities	Here stopping evil activity is spoken of as turning away from them. Alternate translation: “stopping our evil actions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
675	DAN	9	14	dxb5		Yahweh has kept the disaster ready	“Yahweh has prepared this disaster”
676	DAN	9	14	up2a	figs-metonymy	we have not obeyed his voice	Here “voice” refers to the things that Yahweh commanded. Alternate translation: “we have not done what he told us to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
677	DAN	9	15	wi6x	figs-metonymy	with a mighty hand	Here “mighty hand” is a metonym for strength. Alternate translation: “with great strength” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
678	DAN	9	15	k82d		you have made a famous name for yourself, as in this present day	“you caused people to know how great you are, as you still do today”
679	DAN	9	15	u2zs	figs-parallelism	still we sinned; we have done wicked things	These two clauses mean basically the same thing and are used together to emphasize how bad sin is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
680	DAN	9	15	h9ad	figs-exclusive	we sinned; we have done wicked things	Daniel and Israel sinned and did wicked things, but “we” does not include God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
681	DAN	9	16	zd1k	figs-doublet	your anger and your wrath	The words “anger” and “wrath” mean basically the same thing and emphasize how terrible God’s anger is when he acts on it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
682	DAN	9	16	g4t8		your holy mountain	This mountain may be holy because God’s temple is there. Alternate translation: “the mountain where your holy temple is”
683	DAN	9	16	t4wb	figs-exclusive	our sins…our ancestors	Here “our” refers to Daniel and Israel, but not to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
684	DAN	9	16	qcc3		an object of scorn	“a target of disrespect”
685	DAN	9	17	e6hv		Now	This does not mean “at this moment”, but it is a way to show that the next phase in Daniel’s prayer is about to start.
686	DAN	9	17	u437	figs-123person	your servant…his pleas for mercy	The words “your servant” and “his” here refer to Daniel. He speaks about himself in the third person as a sign of respect for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
687	DAN	9	17	ndy1		pleas for mercy	“requests for mercy”
688	DAN	9	17	a4vq	figs-metaphor	make your face shine on	The writer speaks of Yahweh acting favorably as if Yahweh’s face shone a light. Alternate translation: “act kindly toward” or “act with favor toward” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
689	DAN	9	17	b52l		your sanctuary	This refers to the temple in Jerusalem.
690	DAN	9	18	sv8a	figs-idiom	open your ears and listen	To “open the ears” is an idiom that means to listen. These two phrases means the same thing and emphasize Daniel’s desire for God to listen to his prayer. Alternate translation: “please listen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
691	DAN	9	18	jqa4	figs-idiom	open your eyes and see	To “open the eyes” is an idiom that means to see. These two phrases means the same thing and emphasize Daniel’s desire for God to pay attention to his prayer. Alternate translation: “notice us” or “pay attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
692	DAN	9	18	gw8i	figs-metonymy	is called by your name	Here “name” represents ownership. Alternate translation: “is your city” or “belongs to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
693	DAN	9	19	y5zw		do not delay	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “act quickly”
694	DAN	9	20	n3ma		my people Israel	“the people of Israel to whom I belong”
695	DAN	9	21	tmu9	figs-explicit	the man Gabriel	This is the same angel Gabriel who appeared in the form of a man in [Daniel 8:16](../08/16.md). Alternate translation: “Gabriel, who appeared as a man” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
696	DAN	9	21	m9dw		in the vision at the first	This may refer to the first vision that Daniel had while he was awake. Alternate translation: “in the previous vision” or “in the vision I saw before” or “in a vision before”
697	DAN	9	21	ud8s		flew down to me in rapid flight	“flew down to me quickly”
698	DAN	9	21	i2as		at the time of the evening sacrifice	The Jewish people sacrificed to God each evening just before the sun went down.
699	DAN	9	22	i4uk	figs-doublet	insight and understanding	The words “insight” and “understanding” mean the same thing and emphasize that Gabriel will help Daniel to understand the message completely. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
700	DAN	9	23	bj8w	figs-activepassive	the order was given	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God gave the order” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
701	DAN	9	23	ke8t		consider this word	“think about this message”
702	DAN	9	23	dn8d		the revelation	This refers back to the prophesy of Jeremiah in [Daniel 9:2](../09/02.md).
703	DAN	9	24	tn7g		Seventy sevens are decreed for your people and your holy city to	God decreed that he would do the things in this verse for the people and the holy city.
704	DAN	9	24	x7sx		Seventy sevens	This is not the normal way the Israelites counted. If possible, try to translate in a way that preserves this use of the number seven. Alternate translation: “Seventy times seven years”
705	DAN	9	24	vmn4	figs-you	your people and your holy city	The word “your” here refers to Daniel. The people are the Israelites and the holy city is Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
706	DAN	9	24	v75s	figs-parallelism	to end the guilt and put an end to sin	The idea is repeated to emphasize how certain it is that this will happen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
707	DAN	9	24	dt4s	figs-idiom	to carry out the vision	Here “carry out” is an idiom that means to accomplish. Alternate translation: “to accomplish the vision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
708	DAN	9	24	z31h	figs-doublet	the vision and the prophecy	These words in this context mean the same thing. They ensure Daniel that Jeremiah’s vision was indeed a prophecy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
709	DAN	9	25	hg9s		and sixty-two sevens	This is not the normal way the Israelites counted. If possible, try to translate in a way that preserves this use of the number seven. Alternate translation: “seven times seven years…and sixty-two times seven years”
710	DAN	9	25	z58t	figs-doublet	Know and understand	These words are used together to make the importance clear. Alternate translation: “You must clearly understand” or “You must know for sure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
711	DAN	9	25	cc6s	translate-symaction	the anointed one	Anointing is a symbolic act to show that someone is chosen. Alternate translation: “the person that God anoints” or “the person that God chooses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
712	DAN	9	25	mg6r		seven sevens…and sixty-two sevens	These added together are 69 of the 70 sevens spoken of in verse 24.
713	DAN	9	25	tg7z	figs-activepassive	Jerusalem will be rebuilt	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People will rebuild Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
714	DAN	9	25	gs6w		moat	a deep ditch around a city or building, usually with water in it
715	DAN	9	25	q3nq		the times of distress	“a time of great trouble”
716	DAN	9	26	t9v5		sixty-two sevens	This is not the normal way the Israelites counted. If possible, try to translate in a way that preserves this use of the number seven. See how you translated this number in [Daniel 9:25](../09/25.md). Alternate translation: “sixty-two times seven”
717	DAN	9	26	pru6	figs-activepassive	the anointed one will be destroyed and will have nothing	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will destroy the anointed one and he will have nothing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
718	DAN	9	26	nzv4		the anointed one	Anointing is a symbolic act to show that someone is chosen. See how you translated this title in [Daniel 9:25](../09/25.md). Alternate translation: “the person that God anoints” or “the person that God chooses”
719	DAN	9	26	bn3z		a coming ruler	This is a foreign ruler, not “the anointed one.” Alternate translation: “a foreign ruler who will come” or “a powerful ruler who will come”
720	DAN	9	26	hpa8	figs-metaphor	Its end will come with a flood	The army will destroy the city and the holy place just as a flood destroys things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
721	DAN	9	26	ite5	figs-activepassive	Desolations have been decreed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God has decreed ruin for the city and sanctuary” or “God has declared that the enemy army will destroy everything” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
722	DAN	9	27	a45k		He will…he will	This refers to the coming ruler who will destroy the anointed one.
723	DAN	9	27	zqk4		one seven…In the middle of the seven	Here “seven” is used to refer to a period of seven years. Alternate translation: “seven years…Halfway through the seven years”
724	DAN	9	27	rr1b		put an end to	“stop” or “halt”
725	DAN	9	27	jsh2	figs-doublet	the sacrifice and the offering	These words basically mean the same thing. The repetition is to show that the ruler will prevent all types of sacrifices. Alternate translation: “all forms of sacrificing” or “every type of offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
726	DAN	9	27	e962	figs-metonymy	the wing of abominations	This may refer to the defensive structures on top of the walls of the temple, which are called “abominations” because they are full of idols. Alternate translation: “the walls of the temple that are full of abominations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
727	DAN	9	27	l267		someone who makes desolate	“a person who completely destroys”
728	DAN	9	27	i8lk	figs-activepassive	A full end and destruction are decreed to be poured out	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God has decreed that he will pour out a full end and destruction” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
729	DAN	9	27	x6c9	figs-doublet	A full end and destruction	These two words or expressions are basically the same. They emphasize how serious and complete the destruction will be. Alternate translation: “Complete destruction” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
730	DAN	9	27	t53m		the one who has made the desolation	“the person who caused the destruction”
731	DAN	10	intro	rcw2			# Daniel 10 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins a section where Daniel is given a prophecy about the future from an angel. This section continues for the remainder of the book. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
732	DAN	10	1	if3j	translate-ordinal	the third year of Cyrus king of Persia	“year 3 of the rule of Cyrus the king of Persia” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
733	DAN	10	1	mci4	figs-activepassive	a message was revealed to Daniel	This can also be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “God revealed a message to Daniel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
734	DAN	10	1	vf8c		insight	the ability to understand more than what can be seen
735	DAN	10	3	xqe9		delicacies	These are expensive or rare kinds of food. Alternate translation: “fancy foods”
736	DAN	10	3	af3y		until the completion of three entire weeks	“until the end of three entire weeks”
737	DAN	10	4	s7nc	translate-hebrewmonths	On the twenty-fourth day of the first month	This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The twenty-fourth day is near the middle of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
738	DAN	10	5	p8b1		with a belt around his waist	“and he was wearing a belt”
739	DAN	10	5	q62t	translate-names	Uphaz	Uphaz is a place. Its location is not known (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
740	DAN	10	6	pv61	figs-simile	His body was like topaz	His body gleamed with blue or yellow light as if it were made of topaz. Alternate translation: “his body gleamed like topaz” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
741	DAN	10	6	yce2		topaz	a blue or yellow gemstone, also known as beryl, peridot, or chrysolite
742	DAN	10	6	e9xc	figs-simile	his face was like lightning	His face shone brightly as a bolt of lightning shines. Alternate translation: “his face shone with light as bright as the flash of lightning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
743	DAN	10	6	v1ew	figs-simile	His eyes were like flaming torches	His eyes were bright with light as if they were flaming torches. Alternate translation: “his eyes were so bright that it seemed they had torches burning inside them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
744	DAN	10	6	ugr5	figs-simile	his arms and his feet were like polished bronze	His arms and feet were as shiny as if they were made of polished bronze. Alternate translation: “his arms and feet shone like polished bronze that reflects the light around it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
745	DAN	10	6	vkv7	figs-simile	The sound of his words was like the sound of a great crowd	His voice was so loud that it was as if a crowd of people were all talking loudly. Alternate translation: “his voice was as loud as a huge crowd all calling out together” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
746	DAN	10	8	gpj1	figs-activepassive	So I was left alone and saw	This can be stated in active form. “No one was with me, and I saw” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
747	DAN	10	8	tiw7	figs-activepassive	my bright appearance was turned into a ruined look	This can be stated in active form. “my bright appearance turned into looking ruined” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
748	DAN	10	8	pp1z	figs-idiom	my bright appearance	This describes the face of someone who is healthy. Alternate translation: “my healthy-looking face” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
749	DAN	10	8	fy67	figs-metaphor	a ruined look	Someone’s unhealthy, pale face is spoken of as if it were a ruined building. Alternate translation: “pale” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
750	DAN	10	9	kc4l	figs-idiom	I fell on my face in deep sleep	Possible meanings are: (1) Daniel was so scared by what he saw that he deliberately laid on the ground, where he then fainted or (2) Daniel fainted and then fell forward onto the ground. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
751	DAN	10	10	q7sg	figs-synecdoche	A hand touched me	Here a person’s hand represents that person, probably the man whom Daniel saw in [Daniel 10:5](../10/05.md). Alternate translation: “Someone touched me with his hand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
752	DAN	10	11	uuf2	figs-activepassive	Daniel, man greatly treasured	This can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Daniel, you whom God greatly treasures” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
753	DAN	10	11	r2td		greatly treasured	much valued and loved
754	DAN	10	12	xbp6		you set your mind to understand	“you determined to understand the vision”
755	DAN	10	12	n99a	figs-activepassive	your words were heard	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “God heard your words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
756	DAN	10	13	qc85		prince	Here this refers to a spirit who has authority over a human nation. Alternate translation: “spirit prince”
757	DAN	10	13	rag2		the kings of Persia	This probably refers to the various kings who ruled over nations in the Persian Empire, and who had to obey the king of Persia.
758	DAN	10	13	as4y		Michael, one of the chief princes	“Michael, on of the chief angels” or “Michael, one of the archangels”
759	DAN	10	14	b23e		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
760	DAN	10	15	lq7d		I turned my face toward the ground	“I looked at the ground.” Daniel may have done this to show humble reverence, or because he was afraid.
761	DAN	10	16	dt5j		One who was like the sons of man	This may refer to the one who had just spoken to Daniel. However, some versions interpret it as referring to a different person. Alternate translation: “This one, who looked like a human”
762	DAN	10	16	wv9e	figs-idiom	like the sons of man	Here this expression refers to human beings in general. Alternate translation: “like a human being” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
763	DAN	10	16	na7s		agony	severe emotional suffering
764	DAN	10	17	t4pn	figs-rquestion	I am your servant. How can I talk with my master?	Daniel asks this question meaning that he cannot speak to the angel because he is not the angel’s equal. These sentences can be combined. Alternate translation: “I am not able to answer you because I am only your servant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
765	DAN	10	17	by59	figs-idiom	there is no breath left in me	This idiom refers to breathing. Alternate translation: “I cannot breathe” or “it’s very hard to breathe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
766	DAN	10	18	wh3x		the one with an appearance of a man	“the one who looked like a human”
767	DAN	10	19	j55a		Be strong now, be strong	The words “be strong” are repeated for emphasis.
768	DAN	10	19	w36n	figs-activepassive	man greatly treasured	This can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you whom God greatly treasures” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
769	DAN	10	19	u5hy	figs-activepassive	I was strengthened	This can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I became strong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
770	DAN	10	20	tku1		the prince of Persia	Here “prince” refers to a spirit who rules and guards a human nation. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Daniel 10:13](../10/13.md). Alternate translation: “the spirit prince of Persia”
771	DAN	10	21	k4rh	figs-explicit	But I will tell you	This implies that the angel will tell Daniel about this immediately, before he goes away. Alternate translation: “But first I will tell you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
772	DAN	10	21	gx6a	figs-activepassive	what is written in the Book of Truth	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “what the Book of Truth says” or “what someone wrote in the Book of Truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
773	DAN	10	21	f6mz		who shows himself to be strong	“who proves himself to be strong”
774	DAN	10	21	x9us		There is no one who shows himself to be strong with me against them, except Michael your prince	“Michael your prince is the only one to show himself strong with me against them” or “Michael your prince is the only one who helps me against them”
775	DAN	10	21	t5rl	figs-you	Michael your prince	The word “your” is plural. It refers to Daniel and the rest of the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “Michael, the prince of your people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
776	DAN	10	21	p2z5		Michael your prince	“Michael your guardian angel.” Translate “prince” when it refers to Michael as you did [Daniel 10:13](../10/13.md).
777	DAN	11	intro	ee96			# Daniel 11 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The final prophecy continues in this chapter. The kings of the North and of the South will fight many wars against each other. The king of the South is probably a reference to Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
778	DAN	11	1	iik8		General Information:	In Daniel 11:1 through 12:4, the one who was speaking to Daniel in chapter 10 tells him what is written in the book of truth. This is as he said he would do in [Daniel 10:21](../10/21.md).
779	DAN	11	1	rm8a	figs-explicit	In the first year of Darius	Darius was the King of the Medes. “The first year” refers to the first year that he was king. Alternate translation: “In the first year of the reign of Darius” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
780	DAN	11	2	eq9g		Three kings will arise in Persia	“Three kings will rule over Persia”
781	DAN	11	2	ed2c	translate-ordinal	a fourth will be far richer than all the others	“after them a fourth king will come into power who will have more money than the three before him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
782	DAN	11	2	dk4x		power	Possible meanings are (1) authority or (2) military power.
783	DAN	11	2	e62r		he will stir up everyone	“he will cause everyone to want to fight”
784	DAN	11	3	y2cv		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
785	DAN	11	3	l9xy	figs-metaphor	A mighty king will rise up	The idea of rising up or standing is often used for someone who becomes powerful. Alternate translation: “A mighty king will begin to reign” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
786	DAN	11	3	xg79		who will rule a very great kingdom	Possible meanings are (1) that the size of this kingdom would be very great, or (2) that the king would rule his kingdom with very great power.
787	DAN	11	4	ti9p	figs-activepassive	his kingdom will be broken and divided	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “his kingdom will break apart and divide” or “his kingdom will break apart into pieces” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
788	DAN	11	4	ewb2		the four winds of heaven	See how you translated this in [Daniel 7:2](../07/02.md).
789	DAN	11	4	v3mc	figs-ellipsis	but not to his own descendants	The idea of not being divided and shared out is implied here. Alternate translation: “but it will not be divided for his own descendants” or “but it will not be shared by his own descendants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
790	DAN	11	4	a3z5	figs-activepassive	his kingdom will be uprooted for others besides his descendants	The kingdom is spoken of as if it were a plant that someone destroyed by uprooting it. This idea can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “another power will uproot and destroy his kingdom and others who are not his descendants will rule over it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
791	DAN	11	5	vns2		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
792	DAN	11	5	xd9k		one of his commanders will become even stronger than he and will rule his kingdom with great power	A commander of the king of the South will become the king of the North.
793	DAN	11	6	lv1j		they will make an alliance	The king of the South will make an alliance with the king of the North. This alliance would be a formal agreement that both nations are required to follow. Alternate translation: “the king of the South and the king of the North will promise to work together”
794	DAN	11	6	n6pd		The daughter of the king of the South will come…to confirm the agreement	The king of the South will give his daughter in marriage to the king of the North. The marriage will confirm the agreement between the two kings.
795	DAN	11	6	lf4z	figs-metaphor	her arm’s strength…his arm	Here “arm” stands for power. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
796	DAN	11	6	d6vs	figs-activepassive	She will be abandoned	This appears to refer to a plot to kill her and those who made the alliance. This phrase may be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “They will abandon her” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
797	DAN	11	7	r8ie		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
798	DAN	11	7	dvw9	figs-metaphor	a branch from her roots	This family is spoken of as if it were a tree. The roots represent ancestors, and the branch represents a descendant. Alternate translation: “a descendant of her ancestors” or “one of her descendants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
799	DAN	11	7	rfw3		her roots	The word “her” refers to the daughter of the king of the South in [Daniel 11:6](../11/06.md).
800	DAN	11	7	u8jk	figs-synecdoche	He will attack the army	The word “he” refers to her descendant, and here it also refers to his army. Alternate translation: “He and his army will attack the army of the king of the North” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
801	DAN	11	7	jj5j		He will fight them	Here “them” represents the soldiers of the enemy army. Alternate translation: “He will fight the enemy soldiers”
802	DAN	11	9	lpm6		but he will withdraw	The word “he” refers to the king of the North.
803	DAN	11	10	l8lr		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
804	DAN	11	10	b8ne		His sons	“The sons of the king of the North”
805	DAN	11	10	d4ad		assemble a great army	“gather together many men who can fight in battles”
806	DAN	11	10	t3xu	figs-simile	will flood everything	The way the large army covers the land will be like a flood of water. Alternate translation: “will be so great in number that they will cover all the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
807	DAN	11	11	m2y4		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
808	DAN	11	11	z45y		will raise up a great army	“will assemble a great army”
809	DAN	11	11	wzt8	figs-activepassive	the army will be given into his hand	Here “hand” represents the control of the king of the South. Alternate translation: “the king will surrender the army to the king of the South” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
810	DAN	11	12	dv6k	figs-activepassive	The army will be carried off	This may be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “The king of the South will capture the army of the North” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
811	DAN	11	12	sc8a	figs-metaphor	will be lifted up	Being lifted up represents the idea of becoming very proud. Alternate translation: “will become very proud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
812	DAN	11	12	yul2	figs-metonymy	will make tens of thousands to fall	Here falling represents dying in battle. Alternate translation: “will have his army kill many thousands of his enemies” or “will kill many thousands of his enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
813	DAN	11	12	tj1u	translate-numbers	tens of thousands	“many thousands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
814	DAN	11	13	e956		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
815	DAN	11	13	lhx7	figs-activepassive	a great army supplied with much equipment	This can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “a great army that has much equipment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
816	DAN	11	14	z7g2		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
817	DAN	11	14	d4rt	figs-metaphor	many will rise against the king	Here the idea of rising up represents rebelling. Alternate translation: “many people will rebel against the king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
818	DAN	11	14	l5gp	figs-metaphor	Sons of the violent	This expression stands for violent people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
819	DAN	11	14	rd3t	figs-metaphor	they will stumble	Here stumbling represents failing. Alternate translation: “they will not succeed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
820	DAN	11	15	r1i6		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
821	DAN	11	15	eu1n	figs-synecdoche	The king of the North will come	Here “king of the North” includes his army also. Alternate translation: “The army of the king of the North will come” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
822	DAN	11	15	tqb1		pour out earth for siege mounds	This refers to the piling up of earth in order for soldiers to reach the height of city walls in order to attack them. Soldiers and slaves would put loose earth in baskets, carry them to the right place, and pour it out in order to raise the mounds.
823	DAN	11	15	f3vi		fortifications	walls and other things built to defend a city or fort from enemy soldiers
824	DAN	11	15	em5h	figs-metonymy	will not be able to stand	Here standing represents the ability to fight. Alternate translation: “will not be able to keep fighting against them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
825	DAN	11	16	nm4j		the one who comes will act according to his desires against him	“the invading king will do whatever he wants against the other king”
826	DAN	11	16	zl4i	figs-metonymy	He will stand in	Here standing represents ruling. Alternate translation: “The king will begin to rule” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
827	DAN	11	16	d31f		the land of beauty	This refers to the land of Israel. See how you translated this in [Daniel 8:9](../08/09.md).
828	DAN	11	16	bmr3	figs-metaphor	destruction will be in his hand	Here “destruction” represents the power to destroy. Also, the power to destroy is spoken of as if it were something that someone could hold in his hand. Alternate translation: “he will have power to destroy anything” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
829	DAN	11	17	s8fx		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
830	DAN	11	17	cr5f	figs-idiom	set his face	This is an idiom for a person deciding to do something and not being willing to change his mind. Alternate translation: “decide” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
831	DAN	11	17	hz1p	figs-metonymy	come with the strength of his entire kingdom	This probably refers to military power. Alternate translation: “come with the force of all his army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
832	DAN	11	17	pl8v	figs-idiom	a daughter of women	This is an elegant way of saying “a woman.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
833	DAN	11	18	y98a		will end his arrogance	“will make the king of the North stop being arrogant”
834	DAN	11	18	t5p9		will cause his arrogance to turn back upon him	“will cause the king of the North to suffer because he was arrogant toward others”
835	DAN	11	19	ef5y		he will pay attention	“the king of the North will pay attention”
836	DAN	11	19	x9wd	figs-idiom	he will not be found	This is a way of saying that he will die. This idea can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he will disappear” or “he will die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
837	DAN	11	20	yg3t		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
838	DAN	11	20	kdc5	figs-metaphor	someone will rise up in his place	Rising up in a king’s place represents becoming king in place of the previous king. Alternate translation: “another man will become king of the North instead of that king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
839	DAN	11	20	j9ng	figs-explicit	will make a tax collector pass through	The tax collector will go through the land forcing people to pay taxes. Alternate translation: “will send someone to make the people pay taxes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
840	DAN	11	20	c17c	figs-metaphor	he will be broken	Here “he” refers to the new king. Being broken represents dying. Alternate translation: “the new king will die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
841	DAN	11	20	j9t5	figs-metaphor	but not in anger	Possible meanings are (1) no one was angry at the king, or (2) that the occasion and cause of the king’s death were kept secret. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
842	DAN	11	21	jzb9	figs-activepassive	a despised person to whom the people will not have given the honor of royal power	The people will refuse to acknowledge him as king because he is not a descendant of kings. Alternate translation: “a person whom the people will despise and will not honor as king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
843	DAN	11	22	h918	figs-activepassive	An army will be swept away like a flood from before him	Being swept away represents being destroyed. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “His army will completely destroy a great army as a flood destroys everything in its path” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
844	DAN	11	22	pp6n	figs-activepassive	Both that army and the leader of the covenant will be destroyed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He will destroy that army and the leader of the covenant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
845	DAN	11	22	kdw5		the leader of the covenant	“the leader of the priests.” This phrase refers to the person who filled the most important religious position that God required in his covenant, that of the high priest.
846	DAN	11	23	hq64		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
847	DAN	11	23	ws3q	figs-activepassive	From the time an alliance is made with him	This can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When other rulers make a peace treaty with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
848	DAN	11	24	ml78		will spread among his followers	“will distribute to his followers”
849	DAN	11	24	e41l		the booty, the plunder, and the wealth	“the valuable things that he and his army take from the people they defeat”
850	DAN	11	25	skn8		General Information:	The angel continues speaking to Daniel.
851	DAN	11	25	gu4a	figs-personification	He will wake up his power and his heart	Power and heart (that is, courage) are spoken of as if they were people whom someone could wake up in order to make them act. Alternate translation: “He will make himself powerful and will become courageous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
852	DAN	11	25	xr4i	figs-metaphor	heart	Here this represents courage. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
853	DAN	11	25	l4sg		with a great army	“with a great army that he will assemble”
854	DAN	11	25	iy35		will wage war	“will fight against him”
855	DAN	11	25	a8rn	figs-metaphor	he will not stand	Not standing represents being defeated. Alternate translation: “the king of the South will be defeated” or “his army will be defeated” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
856	DAN	11	26	q6x3	figs-metonymy	those who eat his fine food	This refers to the king’s advisers. It was usual for a king’s most trusted advisers to eat meals with him. Alternate translation: “the king’s best advisers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
857	DAN	11	26	ia23	figs-metaphor	His army will be swept away like a flood	Here the severe defeat of an army is spoken of as a flood of water that completely sweeps it away. Alternate translation: “The enemy will completely defeat his army” or “His enemy will completely destroy his army as a flood destroys everything in its path” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
858	DAN	11	26	vhr4	figs-idiom	many of them will fall killed	Here “fall” is an idiom that refers to dying in battle, so “fall” and “killed” mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “many of his soldiers will die in battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
859	DAN	11	27	uf6f	figs-metaphor	with their hearts set on evil against each other	Here “heart” represents a person’s desires. Desires are spoken of here as if they were an object that someone could set or place in a certain position. Alternate translation: “each determined to do evil to the other” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
860	DAN	11	27	hy3i	figs-metonymy	will sit at the same table	Sitting at the same table represents the act of talking to each other. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
861	DAN	11	27	l9y8		but it will be of no use	“but their talking will not help them”
862	DAN	11	27	yqf8	figs-activepassive	For the end will come at the time that has been fixed	This tells why their meetings will not be successful. Alternate translation: “The result of their actions will only come at the time that God has fixed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
863	DAN	11	28	gj2c	figs-metonymy	riches, with his heart set against the holy covenant	Here “heart” represents the mind or thoughts of a person. The idiom “his heart set against” means to be determined to oppose something. This can be stated as a new sentence. Alternate translation: “riches. He will be determined to oppose the holy covenant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
864	DAN	11	28	bn8y	figs-metonymy	with his heart set against the holy covenant	The king’s desire to act against the holy covenant represents his desire to stop the Israelites from obeying that covenant. Alternate translation: “determined to stop the Israelites from obeying the holy covenant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
865	DAN	11	28	x22z		the holy covenant	Here “holy” describes God’s covenant with Israel. It implies that the covenant should be honored and obeyed because it comes from God himself. Alternate translation: “God’s covenant, which all the Israelites should obey”
866	DAN	11	28	cg5d	figs-explicit	He will act	This implies that the king will do certain actions in Israel. Alternate translation: “He will do what he wants to in Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
867	DAN	11	30	ql6s	figs-metonymy	ships of Kittim will come against him	The ships represent the army coming in those ships. Alternate translation: “an army will come from Kittim in ships in order to fight his army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
868	DAN	11	30	vt1j	translate-names	Kittim	This may refer to a settlement on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
869	DAN	11	30	n36n		He will be furious against the holy covenant	“He will hate the holy covenant”
870	DAN	11	30	y4cm		will show favor to those	“will act in favor for those” or “will help those”
871	DAN	11	31	n2xy	figs-idiom	His forces will rise up	“His army will appear” or “His army will come.” The word “His” refers to the king of the North. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
872	DAN	11	31	cjf5		the fortress sanctuary	“the sanctuary that the people use as a fortress”
873	DAN	11	31	gq2g	figs-metaphor	They will take away the regular burnt offering	Taking away the offering represents preventing people from offering it. Alternate translation: “They will stop the priests from presenting the regular burnt offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
874	DAN	11	31	e91v	figs-idiom	the abomination that causes desolation	This refers to an idol that will make the temple desolate, that is, that will cause God to leave his temple. Alternate translation: “the disgusting idol that will cause God to abandon the temple” or “the disgusting thing that will make the temple unclean” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
875	DAN	11	32	g7nd		acted wickedly against the covenant	“wickedly disobeyed the covenant”
876	DAN	11	32	qcz6		corrupt them	“persuade them to do evil”
877	DAN	11	32	th7n	figs-metonymy	who know their God	Here “know” means “be faithful.” Alternate translation: “who are faithful to their God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
878	DAN	11	32	v4tg		will be strong and will take action	“will be firm and resist them”
879	DAN	11	33	fs3l	figs-metaphor	they will stumble by the sword and by flame	Here “stumble” is a metaphor that represents experiencing a disaster of one kind or another, including death itself. Here “sword” represents battles and warfare, and “flame” represents fire. Alternate translation: “they will die in battle and by burning to death” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
880	DAN	11	33	i91v		they	This refers to the wise persons among the Israelites.
881	DAN	11	33	kc6h	figs-metaphor	they will stumble into captivity and into being robbed for days	Here “stumble” is a metaphor that represents experiencing a disaster of one kind or another, including death itself. The phrase “being robbed” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they will become slaves and their enemies will rob them of their possessions for days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
882	DAN	11	34	ji6c	figs-activepassive	they will be helped with a little help	This may be put into active form. Alternate translation: “others will give them a little help” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
883	DAN	11	34	z23f		In hypocrisy many will join themselves with them	This refers to other people who will pretend to help the wise persons, but not because they truly wish to help them.
884	DAN	11	34	w3l4	figs-metaphor	will join themselves	Here “join themselves” represents “come to help.” Alternate translation: “will come to help them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
885	DAN	11	35	u9tw		Some of the wise will stumble…until the time of the end	This suffering will continue until the time when God has decided that it will end.
886	DAN	11	35	f174	figs-metaphor	Some of the wise will stumble	Here “stumble” represents experiencing a disaster of one kind or another, including death itself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
887	DAN	11	35	ip6i		so that refining will happen to them	Here “so that” means “with the result that.” Alternate translation: “with the result that refining will happen to them”
888	DAN	11	35	c7it	figs-abstractnouns	refining will happen to them, and cleansing, and purifying	These three activities are expressed here as if they were things. However, they may be expressed as actions, either in passive form or in active form. Alternate translation: “they will be refined, cleansed, and purified” or “their suffering will refine, cleanse, and purify them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
889	DAN	11	35	t14z	figs-metaphor	refining	This refers to the purifying of metal by melting it in a fire. When God makes his people more faithful to himself, this is spoken of as if they were metal that a worker was making more pure by putting it into fire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
890	DAN	11	35	x3zq	figs-metaphor	cleansing	This refers to making people, places, or objects suitable for God’s use by separating them from sin and other forms of evil. It speaks of evil as if it were physical dirtiness that could be removed by washing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
891	DAN	11	35	xl1l	figs-metaphor	purifying	This idea is very similar to refining, discussed earlier. Metal that is refined can also be said to be purified. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
892	DAN	11	35	p8p8		time of the end	“the final days” or “the end of the world.” See how you translated this in [Daniel 8:17](../08/17.md).
893	DAN	11	35	a7hv		the appointed time is still to come	Here “appointed time” implies that God has set the time. This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has set the time in the future”
894	DAN	11	36	ytf5		The king will act according to his desires	“The king will do whatever he wants”
895	DAN	11	36	pn6u		The king	This refers to the king of the North.
896	DAN	11	36	v9x7	figs-doublet	lift himself up and make himself great	The phrases “lift himself up” and “make himself great” mean the same thing and indicate that the king will become very proud. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
897	DAN	11	36	sy4c	figs-metaphor	lift himself up	Here this represents becoming very proud. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
898	DAN	11	36	z6yk	figs-metaphor	make himself great	Here this represents pretending to be very important and powerful. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
899	DAN	11	36	w4pm	figs-idiom	the God of gods	This refers to the one true God. Alternate translation: “the supreme God” or “the only true God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
900	DAN	11	36	s173		astonishing things	“terrible things” or “shocking things”
901	DAN	11	36	m82m	figs-metaphor	until the wrath is completed	This phrase pictures God as storing up his wrath until his storeroom is completely full of it and he is ready to act according to it. Alternate translation: “until God is completely angry with him” or “until God is angry enough to take action against him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
902	DAN	11	37	swa4		the god desirable to women	This seems to refer to the pagan god named Tammuz.
903	DAN	11	38	a7fh		the god of fortresses	The king probably believed that this false god would help him to attack other people’s fortresses and keep his own. Alternate translation: “the god that controls fortresses”
904	DAN	11	38	zdm8		instead of these	The word “these” refers to the gods mentioned in [Daniel 11:37](../11/37.md).
905	DAN	11	39	xrm1		he will divide up the land as a reward	Possible meanings are (1) “he will give the land to his followers as a reward” or (2) “he will sell land to his followers”
906	DAN	11	40	tuf1		the time of the end	“the final days” or “the end of the world.” See how you translated this in [Daniel 8:17](../08/17.md).
907	DAN	11	40	m1zi	figs-synecdoche	the king of the South…The king of the North	These phrases stand for the kings and their armies. Alternate translation: “the king of the South and his army…The king of the North and his army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
908	DAN	11	40	r8tv	figs-metaphor	will storm against him	Violently attacking with an army is spoken of as if a storm happened. Alternate translation: “will attack him like a violent storm” or “will violently attack him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
909	DAN	11	40	nk95	figs-metaphor	flood them	When an army overruns a country, it is spoken of as if a flood occurred. See how you translated this in [Daniel 11:10](../11/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
910	DAN	11	40	pc82	figs-explicit	pass through	Nothing will stop the army. Alternate translation: “will pass through the lands with no one to stop him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
911	DAN	11	41	w7zh		the land of beauty	This refers to the land of Israel. See how you translated this in [Daniel 8:9](../08/09.md) and [Daniel 11:16](./16.md).
912	DAN	11	41	v51y	figs-metonymy	will fall	Here falling represents the action of dying. Alternate translation: “will die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
913	DAN	11	41	vkd7	figs-metonymy	But these will escape from his hand	Here “hand” represents power. Alternate translation: “But these will escape from his power” or “But he will not be able to destroy these nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
914	DAN	11	42	bs1v		General Information:	This is still about the king of the North.
915	DAN	11	42	ti2e	figs-metaphor	He will extend his hand into lands	Here “hand” represents power and control. Alternate translation: “He will extend his control over various lands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
916	DAN	11	42	ef52	figs-explicit	into lands	Here the idea is many lands or various lands. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
917	DAN	11	42	w3i4	figs-activepassive	the land of Egypt will not be rescued	This can be put into active form. Alternate translation: “the land of Egypt will not escape” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
918	DAN	11	43	n537	figs-idiom	the Libyans and the Cushites will be in his footsteps	Here “footsteps” represent submission. Alternate translation: “the Libyans and the Cushites will have to serve him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
919	DAN	11	43	qp3z	translate-names	the Libyans and the Cushites	“the people of Libya and Cush.” Libya is a country west of Egypt, and Cush is a country south of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
920	DAN	11	44	m79f		General Information:	This is still about the king of the North.
921	DAN	11	44	et68	figs-abstractnouns	he will go out with great rage	The abstract noun “rage” can be expressed with the word “angry.” It can be stated clearly that he would go out with his army. Alternate translation: “he will be very angry and will go out” or “he will become very angry and will go out with his army” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
922	DAN	11	44	n5ju	figs-metonymy	go out	To “go out” represents the action of attacking the enemy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
923	DAN	11	44	dsf1		to set many apart for destruction	“to destroy many people”
924	DAN	11	45	cil2		the tent of his royal residence	This refers to the king’s luxurious tents that he lived in when he was with his army in time of war.
925	DAN	11	45	dk8u		between the seas and the mountain of the beauty of holiness	This probably refers to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
926	DAN	11	45	k8sp	figs-metonymy	the mountain of the beauty of holiness	This refers to the hill in Jerusalem where God’s temple was. See how you translated somewhat similar phrases in [Daniel 9:16](../09/16.md) and [Daniel 9:20](../09/20.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
927	DAN	12	intro	l8k2			# Daniel 12 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The final prophecy concludes in this chapter. It tells about the future resurrection of the dead and the final judgment. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/resurrection]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judgmentday]])
928	DAN	12	1	l9vr		General Information:	The angel who appeared to Daniel in [Daniel 10:5](../10/05.md) continues speaking.
929	DAN	12	1	c4hl		Michael, the great prince	Michael is an archangel. Here he is also given the title “great prince.”
930	DAN	12	1	svv2	figs-idiom	Michael…will rise up	Here “rise up” is an idiom that means to appear. Alternate translation: “Michael…will appear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
931	DAN	12	1	c1ic	figs-activepassive	your people will be saved	This can be stated in active form. You can also make it clear that God will save the people. Alternate translation: “God will save your people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
932	DAN	12	1	n3vd	figs-activepassive	whose name is found written in the book	This can be stated in active form. You can also make it clear that God writes names in the book. Alternate translation: “whose name God has written in the book” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
933	DAN	12	2	e327	figs-euphemism	those who sleep in the dust of the earth will rise up	The phrase “sleep in the dust of the earth” is another way of referring to those who have died. Here “rise up” is an idiom that means to come back to life. Alternate translation: “those who have died will come back to life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
934	DAN	12	3	yt7b	figs-simile	Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the sky above	This refers to God’s people who will share their wisdom with those around them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
935	DAN	12	3	g6t2	figs-metaphor	those who turn many to righteousness	This refers to those who help others understand that they are separated from God, as if they were changing the direction in which they were going. Alternate translation: “those who teach others to live righteously” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
936	DAN	12	3	jd17	figs-simile	those who turn…are like the stars forever and ever	These people are compared to the stars that shine. Alternate translation: “those who turn…will shine brightly like the stars forever and ever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
937	DAN	12	4	qed5	figs-metonymy	close up these words; keep the book sealed	Here “words” represents the book. Alternate translation: “close this book and keep it sealed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
938	DAN	12	4	mb3v		time of the end	“the final days” or “the end of the world.” See how you translated this in [Daniel 8:17](../08/17.md).
939	DAN	12	4	krj6	figs-explicit	Many will run here and there, and knowledge will increase	This seems to happen before “the time of the end” during which time the book is sealed. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Before that happens, many people will travel here and there, learning more and more about many things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
940	DAN	12	5	q8a8		General Information:	Daniel goes on to tell what he saw next in this vision that began in [Daniel 10:1](../10/01.md).
941	DAN	12	5	mxu1		there were two others standing	“there were two other angels standing”
942	DAN	12	6	d2x2	figs-activepassive	the man clothed in linen	This refers to the angel who appeared to Daniel in [Daniel 10:5](../10/05.md), not to one of the angels who is standing beside the river. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the man who was wearing linen clothes” or “the angel who was wearing linen clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
943	DAN	12	6	cw1u		upstream along the river	Possible meanings are (1) the angel clothed in linen was above the river or (2) the angel was further upstream along the river.
944	DAN	12	6	x2yz		How long will it be to the end of these amazing events?	“How long will these amazing events last?” This refers to the time from the beginning to the end of the events.
945	DAN	12	6	g6y7		these amazing events	At the time when the angel spoke to Daniel, none of the events in this vision had happened. This definitely refers to the events in [Daniel 12:1-4](./01.md), and may possibly also include the events in the vision from chapter 11.
946	DAN	12	7	z28b	figs-activepassive	the man clothed in linen	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the man who was wearing linen clothes” or “the angel who was wearing linen clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
947	DAN	12	7	s5j3		the one who lives forever	“God, who lives forever”
948	DAN	12	7	i56r		it would be for a time, times, and half a time	It is best to leave it ambiguous as to when this begins. If you must choose a starting point, the three and a half years probably start with the events of [Daniel 12:1-4](./01.md).
949	DAN	12	7	rue1		a time, times, and half a time	“three and a half years.” These “times” are generally understood to refer to years. One and two and a half equal three and a half.
950	DAN	12	7	fme6	figs-activepassive	all these things will be completed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all these things will have happened” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
951	DAN	12	7	ir93		all these things	At the time when the man clothed in linen spoke to Daniel, none of the events in this vision had happened. This refers to the events in [Daniel 12:1-4](./01.md), and may include the events in the vision from chapter 11.
952	DAN	12	8	as7u		My master	Daniel refers to the angel clothed in linen as “My master” to show respect to the angel.
953	DAN	12	8	cd6n		of all these things	At the time when the angel clothed in linen spoke to Daniel, none of the events in this vision had happened. This definitely refers to the events in [Daniel 12:1-4](./01.md), and may possibly also include the events in the vision from chapter 11.
954	DAN	12	9	g3nw	figs-metaphor	for the words are shut up and sealed	The vision that was given to Daniel was not to be explained. The book was sealed and no one could access it. Alternate translation: “for you are to close up and seal the words you have written” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
955	DAN	12	9	c98p		the time of the end	“the final days” or “the end of the world.” See how you translated this in [Daniel 8:17](../08/17.md).
956	DAN	12	10	znp4		General Information:	The angel clothed in linen continues speaking to Daniel.
957	DAN	12	10	k53f	figs-activepassive	Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined	Yahweh does the purifying. These three terms mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will purify, cleanse, and refine many people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
958	DAN	12	10	nnz4		refined	purified by removing anything that does not belong in them
959	DAN	12	10	b2dg		but the wicked will act wickedly	The evil people will do evil or sinful things.
960	DAN	12	10	z62c		None of the wicked will understand	The evil people can not understand spiritual knowledge.
961	DAN	12	10	j874		but those who are wise will understand	“but those who obey Yahweh are wise and will understand”
962	DAN	12	11	ux9k	figs-explicit	the regular burnt offering is…is set up	The king of the north is the one who stops the temple sacrifices. Alternate translation: “the king of the North takes away the regular burnt offering and sets up the abomination that causes complete desolation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
963	DAN	12	11	cg65	figs-idiom	the abomination that causes complete desolation	This refers to an idol that will make the temple desolate, that is, that will cause God to leave his temple. See how you translated this in [Daniel 11:31](../11/31.md). Alternate translation: “the disgusting idol that will cause God to abandon the temple” or “the disgusting thing that will make the temple unclean” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
964	DAN	12	11	f32x	translate-numbers	1,290 days	“one thousand two and hundred ninety days” or “twelve hundred and ninety days.” Here “days” refers to a period of time. Most commonly rendered as days, but can also imply years. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
965	DAN	12	12	f6x5		General Information:	The angel clothed in linen continues speaking to Daniel.
966	DAN	12	12	gpx3		Blessed is the one who waits	“Blessed is the person who waits” or “Blessed is anyone who waits”
967	DAN	12	12	dy9t		who waits	“who remains faithful”
968	DAN	12	12	lqv9	translate-numbers	the 1,335 days	“one thousand three hundred and thirty-five days” or “thirteen hundred and thirty-five days.” Here “days” is referring to a period of time most commonly rendered as days. However, it can also imply years. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
969	DAN	12	13	md7k		You must go	“Daniel, you must go” This refers to Daniel continuing to live and serve the kings until the appointed time of his death.
970	DAN	12	13	gv9d	figs-euphemism	you will rest	This is a gentle way of saying “you will die.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
971	DAN	12	13	kjx5		You will rise	This is referring to the first resurrection of the dead when the righteous people will be raised up.
972	DAN	12	13	vf3x		the place assigned to you	“the place God has assigned to you”

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