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"As I watched, thrones were set in place; and the Ancient One took his seat. His clothing was white as snow, the hair on his head was like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, with wheels of burning fire.
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A stream of fire flowed from his presence; thousands and thousands ministered to him, millions and millions stood before him. Then the court was convened, and the books were opened.
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"I kept watching. Then, because of the arrogant words which the horn was speaking, I watched as the animal was killed; its body was destroyed; and it was given over to be burned up completely.
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As for the other animals, their rulership was taken away; but their lives were prolonged for a time and a season.
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"I kept watching the night visions, when I saw, coming with the clouds of heaven, someone like a son of man. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence.
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To him was given rulership, glory and a kingdom, so that all peoples, nations and languages should serve him. His rulership is an eternal rulership that will not pass away; and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
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"As for me, Dani'el, my spirit deep within me was troubled; the visions in my head frightened me.
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I approached one of those standing by and asked him what all this really meant. He said that he would make me understand how to interpret these things.
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'These four huge animals are four kingdoms that will arise on earth.
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But the holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, yes, forever and ever.'
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"Then I wanted to know what the fourth beast meant, the one that was different from all the others, so very terrifying, with iron teeth and bronze nails, which devoured, crushed and stamped its feet on what was left;