23 In its last days, the Most High will raise up three kingdoms and renew many things in them. They will rule over the earth, (WEB) 24 and over those who dwell in it, with much oppression, more than all those who were before them. Therefore they are called the heads of the eagle. (WEB) 25 For these are those who will accomplish her wickedness, and who will finish her last actions. (WEB)
2 Esdras 12:23–25
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2 Esdras 12:29–31
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2 Baruch 39:4–6
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Book of Enoch 54:8–10
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2 Esdras 12:12–14
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2 Esdras 11:31–33
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Book of Enoch 38:4–6
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Book of Enoch 69:1–2
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2 Esdras 12:17–19
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