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As for the fact that you heard a voice that spoke, coming not from its heads but from the middle of its body,
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this is the interpretation: In the midst of this kingdom's time, great conflicts will arise. It will be in danger of falling; it won't fall then but will be restored again to its beginning.
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“As for the fact that you saw eight little wings clinging to its wings,
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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
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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.
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“As for the fact that you saw three heads at rest,
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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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and greatly oppress those who dwell on it, more than all the rest who were before them. Therefore, they are called the heads of the eagle,
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because they will sum up its acts of impiety and complete its last deeds.
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“As for your seeing the biggest head disappear, one of the kings will die on his bed, though in agonies.
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As to the two who are left, the sword will destroy them.