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.
With what was He filled?
How was the overthrow of ancient Babylon foretold?
14. What did He say of those who should break one of God's commandments, or should teach men to do so?
How may we be freed from the guilt of our sins, or our transgressions of God's law?
Is it the duty of gospel ministers to execute vengeance?
For what purpose are we to remember the Sabbath day?
Do Protestant writers acknowledge the same?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle