en_tn/dan/04/17.md

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General Information:

In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)

the watchers

Some versions translate this phrase as "the messengers." See how you translated the words "a watcher" in Daniel 4:13-14.

a decision made by the holy ones

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "a decision that the holy ones have made" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

the holy ones

This phrase probably refers to angels. Alternate translation: "the holy angels" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

those who are alive

"every living person" or "everyone"

gives them

"gives the kingdoms"