⁴⁰ At the end time, the southern king will attack him. The northern king will storm against him with chariots and horses and many ships. He will invade countries, sweeping over them like a flood. ⁴¹ He will invade the beautiful country, and tens of thousands will die. But Edom, Moab, and the best of the Ammonites will escape from his hand. ⁴² He will extend his power into other countries. Even Egypt won’t escape. ⁴³ He will take control of Egypt’s hidden treasures of gold, silver, and all its precious things. Libyans and Cushites will follow at his feet. ⁴⁴ But reports from the east and north will alarm him, and in a great rage he will set off to devastate and destroy many. ⁴⁵ He will pitch his royal tents between the sea and the beautiful holy mountain. But he will come to his end, and no one will help him.