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* Chapter 6 predicts easily recognizable figures, including the [[Hasmonean]] and [[Herod the Great]] with his sons. The history follows up to the partial destruction of the [[Temple of Jerusalem|Temple]].<ref>Probably it refers to the event narrated in [[The Wars of the Jews|Bell]] 2,5,1 happened in 4 BCE, but there is not consensus among scholars</ref>
* Chapter 7 is about the end of days, but the manuscript is too fragmented to fully understand the text.
* Chapter 8 narrates a great [[persecution of Jews]] at the hands of hypocrites. Some scholars read this as an [[eschatology|eschatological]] prophecy, while others, like [[Robert Henry Charles|Charles]], interpret this as events that happened before the [[Maccabee
* In Chapter 9 the narrative follows with a description of a [[Levite]] man named Taxo and his seven sons, who, rather than give in to hellenizing influences, seal themselves into a cave.
* Chapter 10 contains an eschatological hymn: At the end of the times God will arise, punish the [[Gentile|Gentiles]], and exalt Israel. Before the coming of God a messenger (Latin ''nuntius'')<ref>The ''nuntius'' is usually identified with [[Michael (archangel)|Michael]], with an interesting parallel in [[Melchisedek#Melchizedek in the Dead Sea Scroll 11Q13|11QMelch]]</ref> with sacerdotal tasks is prophesied, who will avenge Israel.
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