And after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to you, and another third kingdom of bronze, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Another kingdom; viz. that of the Medes and Persians. (Challoner)
Inferior; later, of less duration and extent. (Calmet)
Third That of Alexander the Great. (Challoner)
World. Alexander received ambassadors at Babylon, from the most distant nations, testifying their submission. He conquered beyond the river Indus (Diod. A. 1. Olym. 14.) (Calmet)