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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Daniel 7:5

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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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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