¹⁹ Because of the greatness He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages^(A) were terrified and fearful of him. He killed anyone he wanted and kept alive anyone he wanted; he exalted anyone he wanted and humbled anyone he wanted.

³ Then a warrior king will arise; he will rule a vast realm and do whatever he wants.^(A)

¹⁶ The king of the North who comes against him will do whatever he wants,^(A) and no one can oppose him. He will establish himself in the beautiful land^[a](B) with total destruction in his hand.