By what was the second kingdom symbolized?

Answer

"And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs
in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh!' Verse 5.
NOTE-"This was the Medo-Persian Empire, represented here under the symbol. the bear. . . .
The Medes and Persians are compared to a bear on account of their cruelty and thirst after blood, a bear
being a most voracious and cruel animal." Adam Clarke, on Dan. 7: 5.
 


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By what was the third universal empire symbolized?
What blessing does the Psalmist say attends the keeping of God's commandments?
What is the first -symbol of Revelation 13:9?
What were to be the signs on earth of Christ's coming?
Because of disobedience, what experience came to Israel ?
How does Isaiah speak of the wicked at this time?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle