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.
To what does the blood of Christ witness?
For what are we told to pray at this time?
What is promised those who honor their father and their mother?
What was this earthly sanctuary and its round of service?
If John, therefore, referred to a day of the week, on what day must he have been in the Spirit?
Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?
What peaceful condition will prevail in the earth made new?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle