Revelation 17:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 Here is a clue[a] for one who has wisdom. The seven heads represent seven hills upon which the woman sits. They also represent seven kings:(A) 10 five have already fallen, one still lives, and the last has not yet come,[b] and when he comes he must remain only a short while. 11 The beast[c] that existed once but exists no longer is an eighth king, but really belongs to the seven and is headed for destruction.
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- 17:9 Here is a clue: literally, “Here a mind that has wisdom.” Seven hills: of Rome.
- 17:10 There is little agreement as to the identity of the Roman emperors alluded to here. The number seven (Rev 17:9) suggests that all the emperors are meant; see note on Rev 1:4.
- 17:11 The beast: Nero; see note on Rev 17:8.
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