1. And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood to encourage and to strengthen him.
2. And now will I show thee the truth. Behold, there shall yet be three kings in Persia, and the fourth shall obtain far greater riches than they all; and by his strengthening himself with his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.
3. And a valiant king shall stand up, that shall rule over a great dominion and do according to his will.