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.
To whom is our worship justly due?
What remarkable experience attended the baptism of Jesus?
What did the prophet say His name should be called?
How many of the dead will be raised?
What power is there in the blood of this covenant?
12. Do Catholic authorities acknowledge that there is no command in the Bible, for the sanctification of Sunday?
For whose sake did Christ say the period of papal persecution would be shortened?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle