¹⁸ Then he will turn his attention to the lands along the Mediterranean coast. He will take over many of them. But a commander will put an end to his proud actions. He will turn his pride back on him. ¹⁹ After this, the king of Syria will return to the forts in his own country. But he will trip and fall. And he will never be seen again.

²⁰ “The next king after him will send someone out to collect taxes. The taxes will help maintain the glory of his kingdom. But in a few years the king will be destroyed. It will not happen because someone becomes angry with him or kills him in battle.