¹³ The king of the North will again raise a multitude larger than the first. After some years^[a](A) he will advance with a great army and many supplies.

¹⁵ Then the king of the North will come, build up a siege ramp,^(A) and capture a well-fortified city. The forces of the South will not stand; even their select troops will not be able to resist.

⁴⁰ “At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm against him^(A) with chariots, horsemen, and many ships. He will invade countries and sweep through them like a flood.^(B)