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.

By what should we test, or prove, all doctrine?
What is revealed in God's law?
What is Neander's conclusion regarding this theory?
What definite period is mentioned under this trumpet?
What becomes of man's thoughts at death?
In perfecting character, what must come to all?
Why does Christ desire this growth in His followers?

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