¹⁹ He will then turn his attention to the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble and fall, not to be found again. ²⁰ There will arise after him^[a] one^[b] who will send out an exactor^[c] of tribute to enhance the splendor of the kingdom, but after a few days he will be destroyed,^[d] though not in anger or battle.

²¹ “Then there will arise in his place a despicable person^[e] to whom the royal honor has not been rightfully conferred. He will come on the scene in a time of prosperity and will seize the kingdom through deceit.