12 The other three beasts had their authority taken from them, but they were allowed to live a while longer.
13 As I continued to watch the vision that night,I saw what looked likea son of mancoming with the clouds of heaven,and he was presentedto the Eternal God.
14 He was crowned kingand given power and glory,so that all peopleof every nation and racewould serve him.He will rule for ever,and his kingdom is eternal,never to be destroyed.
15 Daniel wrote:I was terrified by these visions, and I didn't know what to think.
16 So I asked one of those standing there, and he explained,
17 “The four beasts are four earthly kingdoms.
18 But God Most High will give his kingdom to his chosen ones, and it will be theirs for ever and ever.”