Dan 7:5-6 | 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 7:5-6

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).
7:6 ^m The leopard was known for its speed and agility (Hab 1:8 ⁿ). Four bird’s wings and four heads indicate the scope and speed of this fierce nation’s military campaigns. Greece conformed to this symbolism well, especially under Alexander the Great, whose kingdom was divided into four parts following his death in 323 BC.