Symbol key · Powers
Beast
A kingdom or political power
Where Scripture defines it
“The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.” (Daniel 7:23)
Confirmed at Daniel 7:17
These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.
Confirmed at Daniel 8:20-21
The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia. And the rough goat is the king of Grecia.
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Symbol key · Powers
Horn
A king or a ruling power arising out of a kingdom
Symbol key · Forces
Trumpet
A warning message, or the sounding of judgment
One power described five ways
The little horn
A power that comes up after the ten, speaks great words, wears out the saints, and holds a measured period of dominion.