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 assurance is given concerning the unfailing power of the Creator?
To another whose sight He had restored, what did Christ say?
For what purpose were these gifts bestowed upon the church?
Does proper correction evidence a want of parental love?
What admonition is therefore given?
What will finally be done with the dominion exercised by the little horn?
Under what condition does the Lord not hear prayer?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle