12. And as for the rest of the beasts, their power of dominion was taken away; yet their lives were prolonged [for the duration of their lives was fixed] for a season and a time.
13. I saw in the night visions, and behold, on the clouds of the heavens came One like a Son of man, and He came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before Him.
14. And there was given Him [the Messiah] dominion and glory and kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion which shall not pass away, and His kingdom is one which shall not be destroyed. [Rev. 5:1-10.]
15. As for me, Daniel, my spirit was grieved and anxious within me, and the visions of my head alarmed and agitated me.
16. I came near to one of those who stood there and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of the things.
17. These four great beasts are four kings who shall arise out of the earth.