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.
Upon how many of the human race did death pass as the result of Adam's transgression?
What encouragement is held out as an aid in attaining this experience?
When was the little horn to arise?
How many resurrections are there to be?
When Christ comes, who will come with Him, and what will they do?
What will be the final doom of Satan and his angels?
For what purpose will Christ come again?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle