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.
 


In what working of God is faith to be exercised in connection with baptism?
Where was Christ next taken?
21. Although Pilate had declared his belief in Christ's innocence, yet what cruel punishment did he inflict upon Him?
How is the law further described?
When God was about to proclaim His law to Israel, of what did He tell Moses to remind them?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
What is promised those who trust in Jesus?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle