24. Without warning, he will successfully invade a wealthy province, which is something his ancestors never did. Then he will divide among his followers all of its treasures and property. But none of this will last very long.
25. He will gather a large and powerful army, and with great courage he will attack the king of the south. The king of the south will meet him with a much stronger army, but he will lose the battle, because he will be betrayed
26. by members of the royal court. He will be ruined, and most of his army will be slaughtered.
27. The two kings will meet around a table and tell evil lies to each other. But their plans will fail, because God has already decided what will happen.
28. Then the king of the north will return to his country with great treasures. But on the way, he will attack the religion of God's people and do whatever else he pleases.
29. At the time God has decided, the king of the north will invade the southern kingdom again, but this time, things will be different.
30. Ships from the west will come to attack him, and he will be discouraged. Then he will start back to his own country and take out his anger on the religion of God's faithful people, while showing kindness to those who are unfaithful.