28. The king of the North will return to his land with great wealth, but his heart will be set against the holy covenant; he will take action, then return to his own land.
29. “At the appointed time he will come again to the South, but this time will not be like the first.
30. Ships of Kittim will come against him, and being intimidated, he will withdraw. Then he will rage against the holy covenant and take action. On his return, he will favor those who abandon the holy covenant.
31. His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation.
32. With flattery he will corrupt those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their God will be strong and take action.
33. Those who are wise among the people will give understanding to many, yet they will die by sword and flame, and be captured and plundered for a time.