What did these four beasts represent?
Answer
"These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth." Verse 17.
NOTE - The word "kings" here, as in Dan. 2: 44, denotes kingdoms, as explained in verses 23 and
24 of the seventh chapter, the two words being used interchangeably in this prophecy.
Under the symbol of the great image of the second chapter of Daniel, is given the mere political
outline of the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms, preceding the setting up of God's everlasting kingdom. In
the seventh chapter, earthly governments are represented as viewed in the light of heaven-under the
symbols of wild and ferocious beasts-the last, in particular, oppressing and persecuting the saints of the
Most High. Hence the change in the symbols used to represent these kingdoms.
Why have all been reckoned under sin?
How then do all become children of God?
Were any efforts to he made to reunite the divided empire of Rome?
What was to he the character of the little horn?
17. What similar language is used by the Apostle Paul in describing the \"mystery of iniquity,\" or \"man of sin\"?
What did this nearness of the time of restoration from captivity lead Daniel to do?
What great change will then take place in their bodies?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle