21 The shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes represents the first king.[a]

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  1. 8:21 = Alexander the Great

21 The shaggy goat is the king of Greece,(A) and the large horn between its eyes is the first king.(B)

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21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.

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Now I will tell you the truth.(A)

Prophecies about Persia and Greece

“Three more kings will arise in Persia, and the fourth will be far richer than the others. By the power he gains through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.(B)

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The Kings of the South and the North

“Now then, I tell you the truth:(A) Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.(B)

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And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.

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