In the bible we will find many symbols such as the lion, bear, Leopard, and the terrifying beast. We will speak of Classical theological exegesis and "divergent" theology (Different opinion not based on the majority consensus but possible). First question: History accounts for more than eight kingdoms and world empires. Classical theologians Give the following interpretation of the Kingdoms.
Biblical Kingdoms from Daniel 7
+----------------------+-------------------------+-----------------------------+ | Beast Symbol | Historical Empire | Approximate Time Period | +----------------------+-------------------------+-----------------------------+ | Lion with eagle wings| Babylonian Empire | 605 BC – 539 BC | | Bear with 3 ribs | Medo-Persian Empire | 539 BC – 331 BC | | Leopard with 4 wings | Greek Empire | 331 BC – 146 BC | | Terrifying Beast | Roman Empire | 146 BC – 476 AD | +----------------------+-------------------------+-----------------------------+ Some secular scholars make a mistake of assuming the Bible does not count The Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). The Han Dynasty was one of China's most influential imperial dynasties, often considered a golden age of Chinese civilization. The Bible counts empires who opposed his redemption plan or are the "seat" of Satan. God, through Ezekiel, condemns the prince for his pride, self-deification, and corruption through trade. Though he claimed godhood, God reminds him: “You are but a man, and no god” (Ezekiel 28:9).
In the Bible, the phrase “seat of Satan” appears in Revelation 2:13, where Jesus addresses the church in Pergamum:
“I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name...” (Revelation 2:13)
Notes: - Daniel 7 presents these beasts in a vision symbolizing successive world empires that serve as "Satan" stronghold that opposes God's people and his son. We find this picture of the Kingdom that represent the terrifying beast :"The little horn appears in the vision of the four beasts in Daniel 7, and it emerges specifically from the fourth beast, which is described as:
“Dreadful and terrifying and extremely strong… It had ten horns” (Daniel 7:7)."
Has eyes like a man and a mouth speaking arrogant words. The Bible deals with kingdoms that Speaks against the Most High, persecutes the saints, and seeks to change times and laws by proclaim themselves as god.
The main characters of the book of Revelation. 1. The Woman
Revelation 12:1 "And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars."
2. The Dragon
Revelation 12:3. "And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads."
3. The Male Child.
Revelation 12:5 "And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne."*
4. Michael and His Angels.
Revelation 12:7* "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels."
5. The Dragon’s Angels.
Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."
6. The Woman’s Offspring.
Revelation 12:17* "And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ."*