The fierce king

23And at the latter end of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached their full measure, a king will arise, fierce in countenance and skilled in intrigue.

24His power will become strong, but not by his own power. He will bring about extraordinary destruction, and he will succeed and act; he will destroy the mighty and the people of the holy ones.

25And through his shrewdness he will make deceit prosper in his hand; and in his heart he will magnify himself. In a time of security he will destroy many, and he will rise up against the Prince of princes; but he will be broken without hand.

26And the vision of the evening and the morning that was spoken is true; but you, seal up the vision, for it concerns many days from now.