2 Esdras 12:2

2 and saw that the last head of the eagle was gone. Then the two small wings that had moved over to that head rose up to govern, but their rule was short and full of trouble.

2 Esdras 12:2 In-Context

1 While the lion was speaking in this way to the eagle, I looked

2 and saw that the last head of the eagle was gone. Then the two small wings that had moved over to that head rose up to govern, but their rule was short and full of trouble.

3 They disappeared before my eyes, and the whole body of the eagle burst into flames, and the world was terrified. I was so disturbed and so afraid that I woke up. I said,

4 "I have brought this on myself, because I have tried to study the ways of God Most High.

5 I am mentally exhausted and completely worn out. The terrible fears I have experienced this night have taken my last bit of strength.