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"I approachedone of those who were 1standing by and began asking him the exactmeaning of allthis. So he 2told me and madeknown to me the interpretation of these things:
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"And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed.
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"As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed within me, and the visions in my mind kept alarming me.
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"I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things:
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'These great beasts, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth.
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'But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.'