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.
 


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On what day did Paul and Barnabas preach at Antioch?
On what day was John in the Spirit?
What were these martyrs represented as doing?
19. Just before the pouring out of the plagues, what call does God send to His people still in Babylon?
For what must men give account in the judgment?

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