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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Who took charge of Christ's body after it was taken down from the cross?
For what did David pray?
What did the people once again promise to do?
What did Job say in the midst of his afflictions?
How does the Lord regard kindness shown to the poor?
Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle