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Reference: Ptolemy V
Hastings
Ptolemy' was the dynastic name of the Macedonian kings who ruled over Egypt b.c. 305
Ptolemy' was the dynastic name of the Macedonian kings who ruled over Egypt b.c. 305
The iron mixed with clay will mingle with the seed of men. But they will not adhere to one another. For iron does not stick to clay.
The king of the north will return, and will set forth an army greater than the former. He will come on at the end of the times with a great army that is well supplied with much equipment. In those times there will many who stand up against the king of the south. Also the children of the violent among your people will rebel up to establish the vision, but they will fall. read more. So the king of the north will come, and cast up a siege ramp, and capture a well-fortified city. The forces of the south will not stand, neither his chosen people, neither will there be any strength to stand. But he that comes against him will do according to his own will, and none will stand against him. He will stand in the glorious land, and in his hand will be destruction. And he will be determined to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and with him equitable conditions. He will perform them. He will give him the daughter of women, to corrupt her; but she will not stand or be on his side. He will turn back to the coastlands and will capture many. However, a prince will cause the reproach offered by him to cease. He will cause his reproach to turn upon him.