And after the league is made with him, he will act deceitfully; he will become strong with a small people—depicting Antiochus IV's fraudulent diplomacy and his consolidation of power through alliances with smaller or dependent populations, using deception and manipulation to maximize his advantage. The "small people" may refer to mercenary armies, foreign troops, or collaborating Jewish factions. This deceitful approach characterizes his rise to power and subsequent rule.

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