The Kings of the South and the North

² “Now then, I tell you the truth:^(A) Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.^{(B) 3} Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great power and do as he pleases.^{(C) 4} After he has arisen, his empire will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven.^(D) It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the power he exercised, because his empire will be uprooted^(E) and given to others.