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.
How, according to prophecy, was Christ to conduct Himself when on trial?
When Moses came down from Sinai, what did he see?
With whose blood was the new covenant dedicated?
8. When did the Gentiles request that Paul should repeat the sermon he had preached at Antioch on the Sabbath?
What is Christ's message to the last church?
What will the Lord he to His people at this time?
How long will they sleep there?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle