Then said I, O my lord, what {are} these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these {be}.

Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?

Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what {is} this that goeth forth.

And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What {be} these? And he answered me, These {are} the horns which have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.

So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What {are} these, my lord?

And he informed {me}, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. {to...: Heb. to make thee skilful of}

Then said I, O my lord, what {are} these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these {be}.