mat.t.na denotes items given by a king, whether bestowed on Daniel, promised for service, or declined by him.

The attested use concerns things given or offered in a royal setting: they are bestowed on Daniel, promised in return for declaring a dream and its interpretation, and declined by Daniel when offered by the king.

1. Royal items bestowed, promised, or declined · dominant

   The plural absolute forms occur where the king gives Daniel many such items in Daniel 2:48 and promises them for declaring the dream and its interpretation in Daniel 2:6. In Daniel 5:17, the construct form occurs in Daniel's reply telling the king to keep such items for himself; the APB renders the verses with “gifts.”

   Daniel 2:48Daniel 2:6Daniel 5:17

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across Daniel 2:48, Daniel 2:6, and Daniel 5:17, the APB presents the relevant clause with “gifts.” This rendering confirms the verse-level context rather than isolating every contribution of the term.