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.

Whom did Jesus pronounce blessed?
To how many is the Lord good?
I. What does Jesus declare Himself to be?
What assurance has the believer of his union with God?
In the interpretation of the vision, how is this self exaltation set forth?
How enduring did He say the law is?
What complaint is made against Sunday trains and Sunday newspapers?

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