25. Then I saw, that the man, who wrote the book at the word of the
Lord, opened the book of destruction, of that destruction which the last
twelve shepherds[233] wrought; and pointed out before the Lord of the
sheep, that they destroyed more than those who preceded them.
26. I saw also that the Lord of the sheep came to them, and taking in
his hand the sceptre of his wrath seized the earth, which became rent
asunder; while all the beasts and birds of heaven fell from the sheep,
and sunk into the earth, which closed over them.
27. I saw, too, that a large sword was given to the sheep, who went
forth against all the beasts of the field to slay them.
28. But all the beasts and birds of heaven fled away from before their
face.