15. But leave its stump and rootsin the ground,surrounded by grassand held by chainsof iron and bronze.‘Make sure that this rulerlives like the animalsout in the open fields,unprotected from the dew.
16. Give him the mindof a wild animalfor seven long years.
17. This punishment is givenat the commandof the holy angels.It will show to all who livethat God Most Highcontrols all kingdomsand chooses for their rulerspersons of humble birth.’
18. “Daniel, that was the dream that none of the wise men in my kingdom were able to understand. But I am sure that you will understand what it means, because the holy gods have given you some special powers.”