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 did He say a little later to the eleven?
What does Christ declare Himself to be?
What is one way in which a child may dishonor his parents?
Whom are all called upon to worship?
What day does the commandment say is the Lord's?
What is one good evidence of genuine repentance?
17. Under what figure are the Gentile believers represented who have become a part of the true Israel of God?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle