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.
Who took charge of Christ's body after it was taken down from the cross?
What will follow this union with Christ in His death and resurrection?
What is the only way sinners may he justified, or made righteous?
For how long does marriage bind the contracting parties?
On what day was John in the Spirit?
What were the names of these seven churches?
For what did Job say he would wait after death?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle