[12:7] 1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence within the narrative.
[12:7] 2 sn The archangel Michael had a special role in protecting the nation of Israel in the OT (Dan 10:13, 21; 12:1; see also Jude 9).
[12:8] 3 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the implied contrast.
[12:8] 4 tn The words “to prevail” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.
[12:8] 6 tn Grk “for them”; the referent (the dragon and his angels, v. 7) has been specified in the translation for clarity.