6:28 So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and 3 the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
12:3 But the wise will shine
like the brightness of the heavenly expanse.
And those bringing many to righteousness
will be like the stars forever and ever.
12:8 I heard, but I did not understand. So I said, “Sir, 4 what will happen after these things?”
1 tc Theodotion and the Syriac lack the words “went in and.”
2 tn Aram “and the king.” The proper name has been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
3 tn Or perhaps “in the reign of Darius, even in the reign of Cyrus.” The identity of this Darius is disputed. Some take the name to be referring to Cyrus, understanding the following vav (ו, “and”) in an epexegetical sense (“even”). Others identify Darius with a governor of Babylon known from extra-biblical records as Gubaru, or with Cambyses, son of Cyrus. Many scholars maintain that the reference is historically inaccurate.
4 tn Heb “my lord,” a title of polite address.