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.

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What appeared unto Daniel in 538 BC., the same year in which Babylon fell?
What did the bishops determine to do?
What is set forth as the basis for hope and comfort?
What was to follow the great earthquake?

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