In the third year of Koresh king of Paras a thing was revealed to Daniyel, whose name was called Belteshatzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
Now will I show you the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Paras; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and when he has grown strong through his riches, he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.
When the seven thunders sounded, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from the sky saying, *Seal up the things which the seven thunders said, and don't write them.*