[b-hebrew] Malkut in Daniel 1:1
Neil Mc Fadzen
nmcf at optusnet.com.au
Mon Nov 14 14:43:06 EST 2005
I am presently researching the translation of malkut in Daniel 1:1 and 2:1 because nearly all translations render this word as 'reign'. The NWT is very much different because it renders this word as 'kingship' which means that the 'third year' of Jehoiakim does not refer to third regnal year but to the 'third year' of his revolt, rebellion or vassalage.
The above NWT rendering removes much of the historical difficulties that have surrounded this passage and thus puts this verse in a theological context relating to God's soverignty of the Kingdom through kingship. I would welcome any contribution to this debate.
Neil Mc Fadzen MA
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