²⁷ As for both kings, their hearts will be intent on ^(A)evil, and they will ^(B)speak lies to each other at the same table; but it will not succeed, because the ^(C)end is still to come at the appointed time. ²⁸ Then he will return to his land with much ^[a]plunder; but his heart will be set against the holy covenant, and he will take action and then return to his own land.

²⁹ “At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but ^[b]this last time it will not turn out the way it did before.