1. and in the first year of Darius the Mede I stood to strengthen him and be his refuge.
2. “Now I shall tell you the truth.“Three kings of Persia are yet to appear; and a fourth shall acquire the greatest riches of all. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of Greece.
3. But a powerful king shall appear and rule with great might, doing as he wills.
4. No sooner shall he appear than his kingdom shall be broken and divided in four directions under heaven; but not among his descendants or in keeping with his mighty rule, for his kingdom shall be torn to pieces and belong to others.