Daniel 8:22-24

The Voice

²²The breaking off of the first horn and its replacement by four prominent horns depicts four kingdoms that will arise from this one nation, none of which will have as much power as that first king.

²³    When their reign has come to an end,
        when their rebellion has run its course,
    A new king will rise to power,
        defiance written across his face,
        expert in riddles and ruses.
²⁴    This king will grow strong—
        but not on his own power.
    He will stun the world with his dreadful destruction
        and succeed in everything he tries.
    He will wipe out a vast circle of mighty leaders
        and turn his deadly hand against the holy people of God.