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) 34 But the two heads remained, which also reigned the same way over the earth and over those who dwell in it. (WEB)
2 Esdras 11:32–34
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2 Esdras 12:1–3
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2 Esdras 11:11–13
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2 Esdras 12:23–25
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2 Esdras 11:22–24
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2 Esdras 11:17–19
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