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.

At what cost did even He learn the lesson of obedience?
How had Christ's teaching by parables been foretold?
Through what was Christ made a complete and perfect Saviour?
Where is the law of God written under the new covenant?
What effect did Christ's answers have upon the people?
22. How did He manifest His sympathy in the case of Mary and her friends weeping over the death of Lazarus?
Why are the Scriptures given?

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