~ as the latter ~ 27_DAN_11_29 At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter. #, 28_HOS_06_03 Then shall we know, [if] we follow on to know the LORD, his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter [and] former rain unto the earth. #,