“The ram that you saw with two long horns represents the kingdoms of the Medes and the Persians.
As I looked about, behold, I saw a ram standing on the bank of the canal. It had two long horns, one behind the other, but the one behind was longer.
Allied armies from Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all with shield and helmet.
“The male goat represents the kingdoms of Greece, and the big horn on its forehead is the first king of the Greek Empire.
“And after you are gone, another kingdom will arise, a kingdom not as great as yours. And then a third kingdom will arise to rule the land, a kingdom of bronze.
“Peres: God has divided up your kingdom and given it to the Medes and the Persians.”