Biblical Hebrew Forum

[ben.crick AT argonet.co.uk (Ben Crick)]

On Mon 14 Nov 2005 you wrote:
>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 sovereignty of the Kingdom 
>through kingship. I would welcome any contribution to this debate.

 Dear Neil:
 Without entering into controversy concerning the renderings of the
 NWT, may I suggest you consult Edward J Young, /The Prophecy of
 Daniel/, Eerdmans, 1949 where he considers this very matter at some
 length both /ad loc/ and in Appendix 1. Your research will be incomplete
 without it, if I may say so.

 Shalom
 Ben
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