^{23 Ref} And in the later years of their kingdom, when their evil doings have become complete, there will come up a king full of pride and expert in dark sayings.

^{24 Ref} And his power will be great, and he will be purposing strange things. And all will go well for him and he will do his pleasure; and he will send destruction on the strong ones.

^{25 Ref} And his designs will be turned against the holy people, causing deceit to do well in his hand; in his heart he will make himself great, and send destruction on numbers who are living unconscious of their danger; and he will put himself up against the prince of princes; but he will be broken, though not by men's hands.