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were pulled off, and it was left standing with its two hind feet on the
ground, like a human being. And it was given a human mind.
Then I saw a second beast, and it looked like a bear. It was rearing up on
one side, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. And I heard
a voice saying to it, “Get up! Devour the flesh of many people!”
Then the third of these strange beasts appeared, and it looked like a
leopard. It had four bird’s wings on its back, and it had four heads. Great
authority was given to this beast.
Then in my vision that night, I saw a fourth beast—terrifying, dreadful,
and very strong. It devoured and crushed its victims with huge iron teeth
and trampled their remains beneath its feet. It was different from any of
the other beasts, and it had ten horns.
As I was looking at the horns, suddenly another small horn appeared
among them. Three of the first horns were torn out by the roots to make
room for it. This little horn had eyes like human eyes and a mouth that
was boasting arrogantly.
I watched as thrones were put in place
and the Ancient One sat down to judge.
His clothing was as white as snow,
his hair like purest wool.
He sat on a fiery throne
with wheels of blazing fire,
and a river of fire was pouring out,
flowing from his presence.
Millions of angels ministered to him;
many millions stood to attend him.
Then the court began its session,
and the books were opened.
I continued to watch because I could hear the little horn’s boastful
speech. I kept watching until the fourth beast was killed and its body was
destroyed by fire. The other three beasts had their authority taken from
them, but they were allowed to live a while longer.
As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man
coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and
was led into his presence. He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty
over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation
and language would obey him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. His
kingdom will never be destroyed.
I, Daniel, was troubled by all I had seen, and my visions terrified me.
So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him
what it all meant. He explained it to me like this: “These four huge beasts
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