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 does God design that His Word shall be to us in this world of darkness, sin, and death?
Why did John write his testimony concerning God's love and purpose in giving Christ?
What statement testifies to Abraham's faith in God ?
What scripture shows that the Roman emperors ruled the world?
What else does the prophecy say the little horn would do?
How was the ceremonial law made known to Israel?
In what was shown the first tangible evidence of this \"falling away\" from the truth of God?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle