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After you shall arise another kingdom inferior to you; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
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Prophecy's Clear Progression
Scholars are in unanimous agreement on the identity of these successive empires. The second kingdom of silver is the Medo-Persian Empire, which conquered Babylon. The third kingdom of brass is the Grecian Empire, founded by Alexander the Great. This clear historical fulfillment provides strong evidence for the reliability of biblical prophecy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And after you - This must mean “subsequently” to the reign, but it does not mean that the kingdom referred to here would “immediately” succe…
19th Century
Anglican
Another kingdom. These words make it clear that by “the king” in the last verse “kingdom” was meant; or, in other words, Nebuchadn…
16th Century
Protestant
In this verse, Daniel addresses the Second and Third Monarchies. He says the second would be inferior to the Chaldean in neither power nor wealth, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee , &c.] This is the kingdom of the Medes and Persians, si…
This image represented the kingdoms of the earth that would successively rule the nations and influence the affairs of the Jewish church.
