¹³ “As I was lying in my bed, I also saw in the visions of my mind an observer, a holy one,^[a](A) coming down from heaven.

²³ “The king saw an observer, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Cut down the tree and destroy it, but leave the stump with its roots in the ground and with a band of iron and bronze around it, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with dew from the sky, and share food with the wild animals for seven periods of time.’

¹² It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you^(A) by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.^(B) Angels desire to look into these things.