Daniel 7:2-8

There can be no doubt, but that what is here described under the figure and similitude of beasts, relates to kingdoms of the earth. And explaining these prophecies by the events which have followed, it should seem, that there can be no difficulty in supposing, that the first beast, like a lion, represented the Chaldean monarchy. The second, like a bear, set forth the Persian, which succeeded it. The third, like a leopard, the Grecian kingdom. And the fourth, the Roman. But, Reader! what a solemn thought is it: where are now the whole or either of these monarchies? Alas! the flood of time hath gone over them, and swept them all away. But Jesus and his kingdom is and shall be forever. Precious consideration to the believer!