12 As for the other beasts, their dominion was taken away, but they were granted a prolongation of life for a time and a season.
13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw coming with the clouds of heavenOne like a son of man.When he reached the Ancient of Daysand was presented before him,
14 He received dominion, splendor, and kingship;all nations, peoples and tongues will serve him.His dominion is an everlasting dominionthat shall not pass away,his kingship, one that shall not be destroyed.
15 Because of this, my spirit was anguished and I, Daniel, was terrified by my visions.
16 I approached one of those present and asked him the truth of all this; in answer, he made known to me its meaning:
17 “These four great beasts stand for four kings which shall arise on the earth.
18 But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingship, to possess it forever and ever.”