2 Esdras 12:21

21 when the middle of the time draws near, but four will be reserved until the time approaches for its end. Two will be preserved until the very end.

2 Esdras 12:21 In-Context

19 “As for the fact that you saw eight little wings clinging to its wings,
20 this is the interpretation: Eight kings will arise in it. Their rules will amount to nothing, and their years will be swift. Two of them will perish
21 when the middle of the time draws near, but four will be reserved until the time approaches for its end. Two will be preserved until the very end.
22 “As for the fact that you saw three heads at rest,
23 this is the interpretation: In the last period the Most High will raise up three kings, and he will renew many things in it, and they will rule the earth
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