2 Esdras 11:32

32 This head gained power over the whole world, established an oppressive rule over people everywhere, and exercised more power over the world than any of the other wings had done before.

2 Esdras 11:32 In-Context

30 Then I saw that it was joined by the other heads,

31 and when it turned to eat up the two little wings that were planning to seize power, the other two heads helped it.

32 This head gained power over the whole world, established an oppressive rule over people everywhere, and exercised more power over the world than any of the other wings had done before.

33 Then, as I watched, the middle head disappeared just as suddenly as the wings had done.

34 Two heads were left, and they also gained power over the earth and its people;