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 reason did they give for not receiving Him?
What specifications of \"the man of sin\" are thus fully met?
Who did He say would be called great in the kingdom?
What is the essential principle of the law of God?
What does it mean when used with reference to law?
By what three distinct acts, then, was the Sabbath made?
What was the burden of the message of John the Baptist?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle