Translation commentary on 2 Esdras 11:17

After you no one shall rule as long as you, or even half as long: Once again the Latin pronouns for you are singular, referring to the second wing. An alternative model for this verse is:

• No one who comes to power after you will rule even half as long as you have ruled.”

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on 1-2 Esdras. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2019. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.