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 will be the burden of the closing gospel message?
What precious promise did Jesus make to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion?
Was it God's design that all should possess the same gifts?
To what did the ordinances pertain that were thus abolished?
How are the nations gathered to the battle of Armageddon?
22. When surrounded by the Syrian host, what did Elisha say, and for what did he pray, to encourage his frightened servant?
Amidst poverty, suffering, and distress, what kind of workers does God wish to see?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle