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 is said of Christ's childhood and early life?
Why. should fathers not provoke their children to anger?
In view of the judgment, what exhortation is given?
What did Christ say was to be the next great event following these signs?
But when, according to the prophecy, was Elijah to be sent?
What will he reap who sows to the Spirit?
To whom did Jesus first send the twelve disciples?

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