However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the latter days. This was your dream and the visions in your mind while on your bed.

Twelve months later he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon.

“In the latter period of their rule,
When the transgressors have run their course,
A king will arise,
Insolent and skilled in intrigue.

Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to the days yet future.”

Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land.

The king of the South will be enraged and go forth and fight with the king of the North. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former.