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.
In view of God's great love to us, what ought we to do?
Why was Christ's preaching so impressive?
How are parents instructed to bring up their children?
3. After the wise men had thus confessed their inability to do what the king required, who offered to interpret the dream?
How are those described who will he prepared for the coming of Christ?
What will God's faithful servants be doing at this time?
What assurance has God given to believers?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle