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.
What reason is given for Gods readiness to forgive sin?
After Herod's death, where did Joseph and his family live?
Is there a limit to the strivings of God's Spirit?
How should our children be taught?
With what promise do the Old Testament Scriptures close?
15. Were there to he no resurrection of the dead, what would be the condition of those fallen asleep in Christ?
In perfecting character, what must come to all?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle