that, tender compassion, they might seek from before the God of the heavens, concerning this secret, - that Daniel and his companions, might not be destroyed, with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

P'res, - snatched away is thy kingdom, and given to the Medes and Persians.

As concerning the rest of the beasts, their dominion, was taken away, - but, a lengthening of life, was given to them, until time and season.

But, thou, go thy way to the end, - and thou shalt rest, and shalt rise to thy lot at the end of the days.