# General Information:

In verses 1-18, Nebuchadnezzar describes in the first person his vision from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])

# It is a decision made by the holy ones

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The holy ones have made this decision" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the holy ones

This phrase probably refers to angels. Alternate translation: "the holy angels" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# those who are alive

"every living person" or "everyone"

# gives them

"gives the kingdoms"