5 The king of the south will grow strong, but one of his officers will grow even stronger and will rule his kingdom with great authority.

6 Some years later they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the south will be married to the king of the north to guarantee the peace treaty. However, she will not be able to keep her hold on power, nor will his power* continue. She and her attendants will be betrayed, along with her child and husband.* Later on, however,