16 The king of the North who comes against him will do whatever he wants,c and no one can oppose him. He will establish himself in the beautiful landB,d with total destruction in his hand. 17 He will resolvee to come with the force of his whole kingdom and will reach an agreement with him.C He will give him a daughter in marriageD to destroy it,E but she will not stand with him or support him. 18 Then he will turn his attention to the coasts and islandsF,f and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his taunting; instead, he will turn his taunts against him.g 19 He will turn his attention back to the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble, fall,h and be no more.i