By what was the second kingdom symbolized?
Answer
"And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs
in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh!' Verse 5.
NOTE-"This was the Medo-Persian Empire, represented here under the symbol. the bear. . . .
The Medes and Persians are compared to a bear on account of their cruelty and thirst after blood, a bear
being a most voracious and cruel animal." Adam Clarke, on Dan. 7: 5.
By what are men sanctified?
What are children declared to be?
After she became queen of Persia, how did Esther show her integrity to God?
What effect did this dream have upon Daniel?
How are the character, work, period of supremacy, and great power of the beast described?
Will the world be prepared to meet Him?
When cast into the lions' den, how did Daniel say he had been saved from death?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle