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 terrible judgment came in consequence of continued sin and transgression against God?
What prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled at Christ's birth?
What, therefore, did God do?
12. What prohibition did God give His chosen people against intermarrying with the heathen nations about them, and why?
How was the conquest of Medo-Persia by Grecia foretold in this symbolic prophecy?
What does Christ proclaim Himself to be?
What reward awaits the true child of God?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle