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 did the devout Simeon say when he saw the child Jesus?
How should the wife relate herself to her husband?
In symbolic language, what is represented by winds?
Is it the duty of gospel ministers to execute vengeance?
Why will many not be prepared for this event?
At this time what event is imminent?
What famine will come at this time upon those who have rejected God's messages of mercy?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle