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 writings are specifically mentioned as containing some things difficult to understand?
What assurance is given concerning the unfailing power of the Creator?
Through what was Christ made a complete and perfect Saviour?
What is the object of the International Reform Bureau?
Why was this to be?
What was the character of Christ's work among men?
Who is to reign finally over God's kingdom?

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