These verses are also part of Daniel's prayer.

## he removes kings ##

AT: "he takes away kings' authority to rule" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicitinfo]])

## and places kings on their thrones ##

The idea of kings being on their thrones refers to them ruling. AT: "and makes new kings rule over their kingdoms" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## the light lives with him ##

AT: "the light comes from where God is"