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Empires Fade, One is Erased
Commentators explain that while the first three beasts (representing Babylon, Persia, and Greece) lost their dominion, their existence as peoples or nations continued for a set time. In contrast, the fourth beast faces a complete and final destruction, making way for Christ's kingdom. This highlights the unique finality of the judgment against the ultimate anti-God power.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 7:12
18th Century
Theologian
Regarding the rest of the beasts - They had been superseded, but not destroyed. It would seem that they were still represented in vision to …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 7:12
19th Century
Bishop
The rest of the beasts—that is, the first three beasts Daniel had seen coming out of the sea. He now learns what had happened to t…
John Calvin
On Daniel 7:12
16th Century
Theologian
Without doubt, the Prophet refers to what ought to come first in order, as the empires of which he is speaking were extinct before the Roman. There…
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John Gill
On Daniel 7:12
17th Century
Pastor
As concerning the rest of the beasts: The other three which represent the Babylonian, Persian and Grecian monarchies:
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 7:9–14
17th Century
Minister
These verses are for the comfort and support of the people of God, in reference to the persecutions that would come upon them. Many New Testament p…