13. As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence.
14. He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.
15. I, Daniel, was troubled by all I had seen, and my visions terrified me.
16. So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him what it all meant. He explained it to me like this:
17. “These four huge beasts represent four kingdoms that will arise from the earth.