31 Behold, the head turned with those who were with it, and ate the two under wings that planned to reign. (WEB) 32 But this head held the whole earth in possession, and ruled over those who dwell in it with much oppression. It had stronger governance over the world than all the wings that had gone before. (WEB) 33 After this I saw, and behold, the head also that was in the middle suddenly disappeared, like the wings. (WEB)
2 Esdras 11:31–33
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2 Esdras 12:1–3
1 It came to pass, while the lion spoke these words to the eagle, I saw, (WEB) 2 and behold, the head that remained disappeared, and the two wings which went over to it arose and set themselves up to reign; and their kingdom was brief and full of uproar. (WEB) 3 I saw, and behol… (WEB)
2 Esdras 11:11–13
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2 Esdras 11:4–6
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2 Esdras 12:25–27
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2 Esdras 11:24–26
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2 Esdras 11:19–21
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2 Esdras 5:5–7
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