mo.shel denotes ruling authority, whether a kingdom is divided or its reach is described.

The two attestations show ruling authority in relation to a kingdom: Daniel 11:4 contrasts a ruler's kingdom with the authority by which he ruled, while Zechariah 9:10 describes authority extending across a broad territory.

1. Ruling authority of a kingdom · dominant

   Both occurrences use the masculine singular construct form in kingdom-and-rule contexts. In Daniel 11:4 the APB renders a kingdom divided "not according to the dominion with which he ruled"; in Zechariah 9:10 it renders an authority whose extent reaches "from sea to sea" and "to the ends of the earth."

   Daniel 11:4Zechariah 9:10

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "dominion" in both verses, once for the authority connected with a ruler's kingdom and once for authority extending over a stated expanse. This rendering confirms the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolating every nuance of the term.