⁹ Out of one of these horns sprang forth a small horn which grew ever larger and poured forth its strength toward the south and the east and toward the beautiful land. ¹⁰ It grew until it reached the host of heaven, after which it flung down to the earth some of the host as well as some of the stars and trampled on them.

¹¹ It even challenged arrogantly the power of the prince of the host. It abolished his right to offer the daily sacrifice and destroyed his sanctuary.