That Daniel: see comments on “this Daniel” in verse 3 above.

The exiles from Judah: compare chapter 1 and 2.25.

Pays no heed to you: see 3.12.

Makes his petition: this is the same verb as in verses 7 and 12. It may be translated “says his prayers” or simply “prays.” The ancient Greek translations add “to his God.” While this may or may not have been a part of the original text, it is certainly information that may be supplied in the translation if necessary for understanding or if it sounds more natural.

Quoted with permission from Péter-Contesse, René & Ellington, John. A Handbook on Daniel. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1994. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .