310 The angel then went on to tell Daniel of what would take place in the world from that time to the end of all things. He said, that (cli. xi. &. 2.) ** after Cyrus, there would be three kings of Persia.” These were Cambyses, Smcrdis the Magian, and Darius Hystaspes. (v. 2.) “After them would come another king, yho would be very rich, and powerful, and would go with a large army against the Grecians.” xerxer, the son of Darius Hystaspes, was more wealthy than ոոy of the former kings of Persia. He collectea ጓW} army of five millions of men, and marched into Greece. But the Greeks destroyed his army, and he returned to Persia with but very few followers. After this there were many \vars between the Greeks and Persians, till at last Alexander, king of Macedon, subdued the Persian empire The angel prophesicq of him as a mighty king, who “would rule with great dominion, and do according to his will; (v.4.) but sist his kingdom shpuldsoon bebrokenair dividedoed not given to his descendants, but to others.” . This also happened as was said. For Alexander, who was a brave warrior, died young,
