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.

For what is all Scripture profitable?
Can man of himself, unaided by Christ, keep the law?
How did Christ treat His Father's commandments?
Will the Sabbath be observed as a day of worship in the new earth?
What reason does Paul give to encourage us to entertain strangers?
In bereavement, like whom should we not sorrow?
Why does Christ desire this growth in His followers?

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