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But the second that is to reign shall hold sway for a longer time than any other of the twelve.
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This is the interpretation of the twelve wings which you saw.
17
As for your hearing a voice that spoke, coming not from the eagle's heads but from the midst of his body, this is the interpretation:
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In the midst of the time of that kingdom great struggles shall arise, and it shall be in danger of falling; nevertheless it shall not fall then, but shall regain its former power.
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As for your seeing eight little wings clinging to his wings, this is the interpretation: