4Q246: 4QAramaic Apocalypse

4Q246 Manuscript

Transcription of 4Q246

Translation of  4Q246
Col. I 
1. [   ] rested upon him, he fell befor the throne
2. [... k]ing, rage is coming to the world, and your years
3. [...]. . . your vision, all of it is about to come unto the world.
4. [... mi]ghty [signs], distress is coming uopn the land
5. [...]  great slaughter in the provinces
6. [...]

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