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.