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 indwelling Power keeps such from sinning?
What was Jesus doing when they found Him?
Who opens the judgment and presides over it?
When did this long period expire?
What is Peter's testimony regarding it?
How may we obtain eternal life?
What does Daniel say of this kingdom?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle