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 necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?
Why must justifying faith lay hold upon both the death and the resurrection of Christ?
After resting on the seventh day, what did God do?
At His ascension, how did the angels say Christ would come again?
How did Christ Himself say He would come?
What has been promised in order that man may be redeemed from this condition?
Whom does the Lord chasten?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle