9. "Here is a problem that you have to be wise to understand. The seven heads are seven hills that the woman sits on.
10. They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is ruling, and the other has still not come. When he does come, he must remain for a little while.
11. "The beast who used to exist, and now does not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the other seven. He will be destroyed.
12. "The ten horns you saw are ten kings. They have not yet received a kingdom. But for one hour they will receive authority to rule together with the beast.