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.
What estimate did Job place upon the words of God?
By whom were the heaven and the earth created?
What did Christ say of those who rejected John's message?
Who moved upon the prophets to give their messages?
What was one principal object in calling this council?
How does Joel describe the day of the Lord?
If one lacks wisdom, what is he told to do?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle