19 He said, “Listen, I will make you know what shall be in the final period of the indignation, for the end shall be at the appointed time.
20 The ram which you saw having two horns represents the kings of Media and Persia.
21 The rough goat is the king of Greece, and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
22 Now the broken horn and the four horns that stood up in its place are four kingdoms that shall stand up out of his nation, but not with his power.
23 “In the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached their limit, a king will arise, having a fierce countenance, skilled in intrigue.
24 His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power. And he shall destroy wonderfully and shall prosper and practice his will and shall destroy the mighty men and the holy people.
25 By his cunning, he shall cause deceit to succeed under his hand, and he shall magnify himself in his heart. He shall destroy many in a time of peace. He shall also rise up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken, not by human hands.