Dan 7:5 | TNotes | STEP | 7:5 The second beast probably represents Persia (2:34-40 ; 6:9 , 12 , 15 ; 8:20 ). • The bear was known for its vicious attacks (Prov 28:15 ). Three ribs may refer to Babylon, Media, and Lydia, all of which Cyrus conquered. • many people: God called Cyrus and Persia to conquer many nations (Isa 41:2-3 ; 44:28 ; 45:1 , 13 ; 46:11 ).

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‏ Daniel 7:5

7:5 ^a The second beast probably represents Persia (2:34-40 ^b; 6:9 ^c, 12 ^d, 15 ^e; 8:20 ^f).

• The bear was known for its vicious attacks (Prov 28:15 ^g). Three ribs may refer to Babylon, Media, and Lydia, all of which Cyrus conquered.

• many people: God called Cyrus and Persia to conquer many nations (Isa 41:2-3 ^h; 44:28 ⁱ; 45:1 ^j, 13 ^k; 46:11 ^l).