10 There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. And when he comes, he must continue a short time.

A. Some seek to translate this, “And they are seven kings.” This is an attempt to make the seven heads represent individual rulers.

B. The NKJV says, “There are ALSO seven kings.” That is, in addition to the seven heads / mountains, there are also seven kings. The kings are not the heads / mountains. They are in addition to them.

C. Five have fallen - Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, and Greece. One is - Rome. The other - the Holy Roman Empire - has not yet come. He, the last one, will last a short time.

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