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The little horn put down three ______
The little horn put down three ______
kings
The terrible beast persecuted the ______ of God
The terrible beast persecuted the ______ of God
saints
The little horn changed the 'times and the ______' of God
The little horn changed the 'times and the ______' of God
law
The little horn ruled for ______ years (538-1798)
The little horn ruled for ______ years (538-1798)
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The kingdom will be given to the ______ of the Most High
The kingdom will be given to the ______ of the Most High
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The son of man referred to in Daniel is ______
The son of man referred to in Daniel is ______
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Jesus is our ______
Jesus is our ______
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Jesus is our ______
Jesus is our ______
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Jesus makes ______ for us
Jesus makes ______ for us
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In the judgment, God will judge the whole world by ______
In the judgment, God will judge the whole world by ______
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Study Notes
Babylonian Kingdom Symbolism
- Lions were depicted as symbols of the Babylonian kingdom, with statues still present today.
- Nebuchadnezzar's story illustrates the "heart of a man," highlighting the king's transformation.
Vision of Four Beasts
- Daniel's vision in chapter 7 features four beasts representing historical kingdoms.
- The lion symbolizes Babylon, characterized by wings that were eventually plucked off and a human mind granted to it.
Medo-Persian Empire
- The bear represents Medo-Persia, identified by its lopsided appearance, signifying Persia's greater power.
- It had three ribs in its mouth, symbolizing its conquests of Lydia, Egypt, and Babylon.
Greek Empire
- The four-headed leopard symbolizes Greece, known for speed, attributed to the wings on the beast.
- Alexander the Great conquered territories swiftly but died at age 32; his empire later divided among four generals: Cassander, Lysimachus, Ptolemy, and Seleucus.
Roman Empire
- The terrible beast denotes Rome, highlighted by ten horns representing ten tribes.
- Rome's cruelty in conquest is emphasized, along with Daniel's request for deeper insight into its nature.
The Little Horn
- The little horn has eight identifying marks:
- Emerged from the fourth beast and appeared after the ten horns.
- Initially small but grew larger than its peers.
- Plucked up three of the original horns.
Prophetic Significance
- Daniel 7 presents a vision given to Daniel in 553 B.C., about 50 years after a previous vision (Daniel 2), with Daniel approximately 70 years old at the time.
- During this time, Babylon was declining in power.
Judgment Scene
- The vision includes a judgment scene led by the Ancient of Days, characterized by:
- Sitting on a throne, wearing white clothing and having hair like wool.
- Fire emanating from Him as thousands serve before Him and books are opened for judgment.
- The former beasts and the little horn are judged, with a kingdom given to the "son of man."
Interpretation of Beasts
- Four great beasts symbolize four kings, indicating the succession of empires.
- The saints of the Most High are promised to receive and possess the kingdom forever.
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Description
Test your knowledge on ancient kingdoms and empires such as Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece. Learn about key figures like Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great, and their conquests described in the book of Daniel.
