39. With the help of this foreign god, he will capture the strongest fortresses. Everyone who worships this god will be put in a position of power and rewarded with wealth and land.
40. At the time of the end, the king of the south will attack the kingdom of the north. But its king will rush out like a storm with war chariots, cavalry, and many ships. Indeed, his forces will flood one country after another,
41. and when they reach the holy land, tens of thousands will be killed. But the countries of Edom and Moab and the ruler of Ammon will escape.
42. The king of the north will invade many countries, including Egypt,
43. and he will take its rich treasures of gold and silver. He will also conquer Libya and Ethiopia.
44. But he will be alarmed by news from the east and the north, and he will become furious and cause great destruction.
45. After this, he will set up camp between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Zion. Then he will be destroyed, and no one will be able to save him.