172IMMERSE•CHRONICLES7:5-17were pulled off, and it was left standing with its two hind feet on theground, 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 onone side, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. And I hearda voice saying to it, “Get up! Devour the flesh of many people!”Then the third of these strange beasts appeared, and it looked like aleopard. It had four bird’s wings on its back, and it had four heads. Greatauthority 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 teethand trampled their remains beneath its feet. It was different from any ofthe other beasts, and it had ten horns.As I was looking at the horns, suddenly another small horn appearedamong them. Three of the first horns were torn out by the roots to makeroom for it. This little horn had eyes like human eyes and a mouth thatwas boasting arrogantly.I watched as thrones were put in placeand the Ancient One sat down to judge.His clothing was as white as snow,his hair like purest wool.He sat on a fiery thronewith 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 boastfulspeech. I kept watching until the fourth beast was killed and its body wasdestroyed by fire. The other three beasts had their authority taken fromthem, but they were allowed to live a while longer.As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of mancoming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One andwas led into his presence. He was given authority, honor, and sovereigntyover all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nationand language would obey him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. Hiskingdom 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 himwhat it all meant. He explained it to me like this: “These four huge beastsImmerseChronicles_NLT.indd 1726/21/2017 10:01:41 AM
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