4 In those days the nations shall be stirred up, And the families of the nations shall arise on the day of destruction. (ENO) 5 And in those days the destitute shall go forth and carry off their children, And they shall abandon them, so that their children shall perish through them: Yea, they shall abandon their children (that are still) sucklings, and not return to them, And shall have no pity on their beloved ones. (ENO) 6 And again I swear to you, ye sinners, that sin is prepared for a day of unceasing bloodshed. (ENO)
Book of Enoch 99:4–6
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