20 That in it eight kings will arise, whose times will be short and their years swift. (WEB) 21 Two of them will perish when the middle time approaches. Four will be kept for a while until the time of the ending of it will approach; but two will be kept to the end. (WEB) 22 You saw three heads resting. This is the interpretation: (WEB)
2 Esdras 12:20–22
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