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 is required besides a belief in the existence of God?
How is the righteousness thus obtained described?
What instruction is given in the New Testament regarding marriage with unbelievers?
9. What testimony did the Apostle Peter bear concerning his experience on the mount of transfiguration?
What is Noah called?
What is the nature of the moral law?
Are the angels interested in the plan of salvation?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle