24. The ten horns are ten kings who will rule that empire. Then another king will appear; he will be very different from the earlier ones and will overthrow three kings.
25. He will speak against the Supreme God and oppress God's people. He will try to change their religious laws and festivals, and God's people will be under his power for 3.5 years.
26. Then the heavenly court will sit in judgement, take away his power, and destroy him completely.
27. The power and greatness of all the kingdoms on earth will be given to the people of the Supreme God. Their royal power will never end and all rulers on earth will serve and obey them.”
28. This is the end of the account. I was so frightened that I turned pale, and I kept everything to myself.