39 That king will attack strong, walled cities. He will do it with the help of a foreign god. He will give much honor to the people who join him. He will make them rulers in charge of many other people. He will make those rulers pay him for the land they rule.
40 “At the time of the end, the king of the South will fight a battle against the king of the North. The king of the North will attack him. He will attack with chariots and soldiers on horses and many large ships. He will invade many countries and sweep through their lands like a flood.
41 The king of the North will attack the beautiful land of Judah. He will defeat many countries. But Edom, Moab and the leaders of Ammon will be saved from him.
42 The king of the North will show his power in many countries. Egypt will not escape.
43 The king will get treasures of gold and silver. And he will get all the riches of Egypt. The Libyan and Nubian people will obey him.
44 But the king of the North will hear news from the east and the north. And it will make him afraid and angry. He will go to destroy completely many nations.
45 He will set up his royal tents. They will be between the sea and the beautiful mountain where the Temple is built. But, finally, his end will come. There will not be anyone to help him when he dies.