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.
When proclaiming His name to Moses, how did the Lord define His character?
With what was He filled?
How had Christ's teaching by parables been foretold?
When Pilate desired Christ released, how did they remonstrate?
How did Christ's death affect the ceremonial law?
What, according to its constitution, is the avowed object of the National Reform Association?
Of what are the twelve gates composed?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle