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 was Jesus born?
How did Christ say those who rejected Him reasoned?
After resting on the seventh day, what did God do?
14. What does the \"psalm for the Sabbath day\" suggest as proper acts and themes for thought and meditation on the Sabbath?
What are all admonished to do when these signs have appeared?
Concerning what should we not be ignorant?
But when, according to the prophecy, was Elijah to be sent?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle