19 Then he shall turn his face back toward the (A)fortresses of his own land, but he shall (B)stumble and fall, (C)and shall not be found.

20 “Then shall arise in his place one who shall send an (D)exactor of tribute for the glory of the kingdom. But within a few days he shall be broken, neither in anger nor in battle. 21 In his place shall arise a contemptible person to whom royal majesty has not been given. (E)He shall come in without warning and obtain the kingdom (F)by flatteries.

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