2 Esdras 12:18-20

Common English Bible

¹⁸ 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.

¹⁹ “As for the fact that you saw eight little wings clinging to its wings, ²⁰ 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