OET interlinear DAN 6:13

6:13a

Then: The Aramaic connector that the BSB translates as Then here introduces the next event in the narrative. Some English versions do not translate the connector (GW, CEV). This is acceptable, as long as the meaning is implied in the text. Introduce the next event in the way that is most natural in your language.

they told the king: The Aramaic phrase that the BSB translates as they told the king is literally “they answered and saying before the king.” See the notes on 5:17a and 6:10d. Here are some other ways to translate this:

they responded to the king (NRSV)

They replied (GW)

6:13b

In the Aramaic text there is a connector introducing 6:13b. This connector is often translated as “that.” In this context there are two ways to interpret it:

1. It introduces direct speech. Therefore in English it does not need to be explicitly translated. (BSB, GW, NRSV, ESV, REB, NET, GNT, NCV, NIV, NJPS, NASB)

2. It is a demonstrative. It refers to Daniel and may imply a negative opinion of him. For example:

   that Daniel (RSV) (KJV, RSV, CEV, NJB, NLT)

It is recommended that you follow interpretation (1), along with the majority of English versions.

Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king: The men brought their accusation. They said that Daniel was not listening to or obeying the king. He was not following the king’s order. Here are some other ways to translate this:

Daniel, one of the captives from Judah, is not paying attention to you, O king (NCV)

Your Majesty, Daniel, one of the captives from Judah, refuses to obey your order (GW)

Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, does not respect Your Majesty (GNT)

one of the exiles from Judah: See the Notes at 2:25b. Here is another way to translate this:

one of the captives from Judah (GW)

exiles: The Aramaic phrase that the BSB translates as exiles is literally “sons of the captivity.”beney ḡaluṯaʾ “sons of deportation, exile.” HALOT, 1845. See also 2:25, 5:13. In some languages it may be natural to translate the idea “captivity” as an action and add implied information. For example:

one of the men whom the army captured and brought here from the country of Judah

shows no regard for you, O king: The officials complained that Daniel was ignoring the king and his authority. See the Notes at 3:12c. In some languages it may be natural to translate this with a positive verb. For example:

is ignoring you (NLT)

O king: See the Notes at 6:6b. The officials addressed the king with respect.

6:13c

or for the decree that you have signed: Daniel was failing to obey the king by failing to obey his decree. So the Aramaic conjunction that the BSB translates as or here introduces an explanation of the previous clause. In some languages it may be natural to indicate this by beginning a new sentence. For example:

He is not obeying the decree that you issued.

If you have used a positive verb in 6:13b, like the NLT, it may be necessary to use a connector meaning “and” here. For example:

is ignoring you and your law (NLT)

the decree that you have signed: For the Aramaic word that the BSB translates as the decree see the Notes at 6:7b. It refers to a law that prohibits or bans something. In some languages it may be necessary or natural to use a more general word. For example:

your law (NLT)

the edict (REB)

the order you issued (GNT)

As in 6:8a, there are two ways to interpret the Aramaic verb that the BSB translates as you have signed. Follow the same interpretation here as you did there.

In this context, signing the decree showed that the king gave it his authority. He approved of it and would enforce it. If signing a law does not have this implication in your culture, you may wish to use a more general expression. For example

the ban that you issued

the prohibition you have approved

6:13d

The Aramaic text connects 6:13d and 6:13c with the common connector that the RSV translates as “but.” In this context it introduces a contrast. Daniel did not obey the law. Instead, he continued praying to his God. The BSB does not use a connector but indicates this contrast by supplying the word “still.” You should connect this verse part to the previous verse part in a way that is natural in your language.

He still makes his petition three times a day: See the Notes at 6:10d. The Aramaic phrase that the BSB translates as makes his petition is literally, “requests a request.” Use an expression that is natural for referring to daily private prayers. In some languages it may be natural to indicate to whom Daniel prayed. For example:

Daniel still prays to his God three times every day. (NCV)