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 declared to be one purpose of Christ's death?
How fully did Israel once acknowledge their wrong doing ?
Where was Christ next taken?
Why were the Sacred Writings given?
How many will yield to the demand to worship the beast?
Until what time were the saints to he persecuted under the Roman power?
Under what condition does the Lord not hear prayer?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle