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.

By what are men sanctified?
What is said of those who read, hear, and keep the things contained in this book?
What does Christ as the advocate of His people confess before the Father and His angels?
Into what perplexity did Christ's working of miracles on the Sabbath throw the Pharisees?
What imperial law was issued in AD. 386?
What divine law of retroaction attends giving?
Of what are the twelve gates composed?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle