Revelation 17:9–14 · BSB
17:9
This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.
17:10
There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. But when he does come, he must remain for only a little while.
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17:11
The beast that was, and now is not, is an eighth king, who belongs to the other seven and is going into destruction.
17:12
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast.
17:13
These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.
17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
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