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.
Besides the court, how many parts had this sanctuary?
What did ancient Babylon do to all the nations?
How is the remnant church described?
Upon what one fact does Paul base the Christian hope?
What has Daniel said of this time?
Where will all the saints then go?
By what may we be partakers of the divine nature?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle