Daniel 7:20

7:20 I also wanted to know 1  the meaning of the ten horns on its head, and of that other horn which came up and before which three others fell. This was the horn that had eyes 2  and a mouth speaking arrogant things, whose appearance was more formidable than the others. 3 

Daniel 9:18

9:18 Listen attentively, 4  my God, and hear! Open your eyes and look on our desolated ruins 5  and the city called by your name. 6  For it is not because of our own righteous deeds that we are praying to you, 7  but because your compassion is abundant.

1 tn The words “I also wanted to know” are added in the translation for stylistic reasons.

2 tc The conjunction in the MT before “eyes” is odd. The ancient versions do not seem to presuppose it.

3 tn Aram “greater than its companions.”

4 tn Heb “turn your ear.”

5 tn Heb “desolations.” The term refers here to the ruined condition of Judah’s towns.

6 tn Heb “over which your name is called.” Cf. v. 19. This expression implies that God is the owner of his city, Jerusalem. Note the use of the idiom in 2 Sam 12:28; Isa 4:1; Amos 9:12.

7 tn Heb “praying our supplications before you.”