1. And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood to strengthen him and to provide protection for him.)
2. Now I will tell you the truth.“Three more kings will arise for Persia. Then a fourth king will be unusually rich, more so than all who preceded him. When he has amassed power through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.
3. Then a powerful king will arise, exercising great authority and doing as he pleases.