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 additional curse came as the result of the first sin?
What exhortation is based upon Christ's love for us?
Who is the Comforter, and what was He to do?
What prophecy was fulfilled in the Pentecostal outpouring of the Spirit in the time of the apostles?
What else does the prophecy say the little horn would do?
By what may we know that we have passed from death unto life?
What will this prophet do when he comes?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle