4:19 Then Daniel (whose name is also Belteshazzar) was upset for a brief time; 2 his thoughts were alarming him. The king said, “Belteshazzar, don’t let the dream and its interpretation alarm you.” But Belteshazzar replied, “Sir, 3 if only the dream were for your enemies and its interpretation applied to your adversaries!
1 sn This explanation of the meaning of the name Belteshazzar may be more of a paronomasia than a strict etymology.
2 tn Aram “about one hour.” The expression refers idiomatically to a brief period of time of undetermined length.
3 tn Aram “my lord.”