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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What relation does faith bear to knowledge?
How closely are righteousness and life thus united?
How did the aged prophetess Anna express herself at the sight of Jesus?
What will Christ do with the saints when He comes?
What change is made in Satan's condition at the close of the one thousand years?
What was shown the Apostle John in vision?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle