# General Information: The angel continues speaking to Daniel. # A mighty king will rise up The idea of rising up or standing is often used for someone who becomes powerful. Alternate translation: "A mighty king will begin to reign" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) # who will rule a very great kingdom Possible meanings are 1) that the size of this kingdom would be very great, or 2) that the king would rule his kingdom with very great power.