But once he secures his reign, his empire will be broken up and divided into the four winds of heaven, though not among his descendants. It will not remain with the same dynasty, but his kingdom will be taken from them and passed on to others.
But now, I will tell you the truth: There will be three more kings in Persia, and the fourth will be richer than all the others. When he becomes powerful with his wealth, he will stir up everything against the kingdom of Greece.
He helps and supports me in the same way I helped him during Darius the Mede’s first year.
I will reveal to you what is written in the book of truth. Afterward, I must return to fight against the angel of Persia; then, the angel of Greece will come. No one supports me in all this, except Michael, your angel.
And as he spoke, I felt strengthened, and I said: “Speak, my lord, now that I feel strong.” Then he said to me: “Do you know why I have come to you?
He said to me: “Man chosen by God, do not fear. Peace be with you. Have courage and be strong.”
Then I opened my mouth to speak and said to him who was before me: “My lord, anguish overwhelms me at this vision, and I have no strength.
