2 Esdras 12:18-20

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¹⁸ this is the interpretation: In the midst of^[a] 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.^{[b](A) 19} As for your seeing eight little wings^[c] clinging to its wings, this is the interpretation:^{(B) 20} Eight kings shall arise in it whose times shall be short and their years swift;