"But rumorsfrom the Eastand from the Northwill disturbhim, and he will goforthwith greatwrathto destroyand annihilatemany.
"Thesehaveonepurpose,and they givetheir powerand authorityto the beast.
The sixth[angel] pouredout his bowlon the greatriver,the Euphrates;and its waterwas driedup, sothat the waywould be preparedfor the kingsfrom the east.
"For shipsof Kittimwill comeagainst him; therefore he will be disheartenedand will returnand becomeenragedat the holycovenantand takeaction;so he will comebackand showregardfor those who forsakethe holycovenant.
"The kingof the Southwill be enragedand goforthand fightwith the kingof the North.Then the latter will raisea greatmultitude,but [that] multitudewill be giveninto the handof the [former].
"But he will gaincontrolover the hiddentreasuresof goldand silverand over allthe preciousthingsof Egypt;and Libyansand Ethiopians[will follow] at his heels.
"He will pitchthe tentsof his royalpavilionbetweenthe seasand the beautifulHolyMountain;yet he will cometo his end,and noonewill helphim.
