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"In a time of tranquility he will enter the richest parts of the realm, and he will accomplishwhat his fathersneverdid, nor his ancestors; he will distributeplunder, booty and possessions among them, and he will devise his schemesagainststrongholds, but only for a time.
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"He will stir up his strength and courageagainst the king of the South with a largearmy; so the king of the South will mobilize an extremely*large and mightyarmy for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devisedagainst him.