cha.laq.laq.qah denotes slippery conditions on a path and, in Daniel, smooth speech used to gain or attract support.

The term describes slipperiness associated with a way or path in Psalm 35:6 and Jeremiah 23:12; in Daniel 11:21 and Daniel 11:34, it occurs where the clause concerns gaining a kingdom or drawing many people through flattering speech.

1. Slipperiness on a way · dominant

   The plural absolute form occurs with a way in Psalm 35:6, where the APB renders the petition, "Let their way become darkness and slipperiness." In Jeremiah 23:12, the way is compared to "slippery paths in the darkness," followed by being pushed down and falling.

   Psalm 35:6Jeremiah 23:12
2. Flattering speech or conduct · common

   In Daniel 11:21, the plural absolute form stands in the clause about obtaining the kingdom; the APB renders this as obtaining it "by flatteries." In Daniel 11:34, many join those receiving help, and the APB renders the accompanying manner as "with flattery."

   Daniel 11:21Daniel 11:34

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the path-related occurrences as "slipperiness" and "slippery paths," while it presents the Daniel occurrences as "flatteries" and "flattery." These renderings confirm the clauses' contrast without fixing a separate English equivalent in every instance.