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.
In what language is the justice of God described?
Why did the apostle say this duty was so imperative?
To what are the wife and children of the man who fears the Lord likened?
Why was the ceremonial law taken away?
What day does the commandment say is the Lord's?
Still bent on persecution, how does Satan manifest his enmity against the remnant church?
What special blessings were conferred on the Israelites?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle