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.

Upon what basis has Christ taught us to ask forgiveness?
For what did David pray?
For what are we told to pray at this time?
How did He show that He loved them?
What encouragement is given to study this book?
Why does Christ desire this growth in His followers?
17. Under what figure are the Gentile believers represented who have become a part of the true Israel of God?

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