# 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. AT: "the god that controls fortresses"

# instead of these

The word "these" refers to the gods mentioned in [Daniel 11:37](./36.md).

# 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"