2 Esdras 12:24
King James VersionSource notes
“And of those that dwell therein, with much oppression, above all those that were before them: therefore are they called the heads of the eagle.”
Context
21And two of them shall perish, the middle time approaching: four shall be kept until their end begin to approach: but two shall be kept unto the end.
22And whereas thou sawest three heads resting, this is the interpretation:
23In his last days shall the most High raise up three kingdoms, and renew many things therein, and they shall have the dominion of the earth,
24And of those that dwell therein, with much oppression, above all those that were before them: therefore are they called the heads of the eagle.
25For these are they that shall accomplish his wickedness, and that shall finish his last end.
26And whereas thou sawest that the great head appeared no more, it signifieth that one of them shall die upon his bed, and yet with pain.
27For the two that remain shall be slain with the sword.