In the book of Daniel, chapters 7 and 8 present prophecies received by Daniel through visions, inspired by God with their interpretations, both concerning the same sequence of events. This repetition underscores the certainty of the prophecy. Chapter 7, written in Aramaic, and chapter 8, in Hebrew, focus on four world empires. The first is Nebuchadnezzar's Chaldean-Babylonian Empire, followed by Cyrus' Medo-Persian Empire, then Alexander the Great's Greco-Macedonian Empire, which was divided among four generals after his death, and finally, a fourth empire of Roman origin, extending through history to the present era. These visions align with the great statue vision in Daniel 2, each depicting Gentile world powers ruling until history reaches its culmination, when they are replaced by a divine Kingdom established by the Lord of heaven. In Daniel 7, the vision portrays Gentile history with vivid imagery, capturing the spirit of the eras more powerfully than mere facts or dates. Daniel saw four beasts emerging from the Great Sea, symbolizing turbulent nations and representing four kingdoms. These beasts, fierce and cruel, reflect the godless nature of human empires, marked by treachery, restless change, and destructiveness. The first beast, like a lion, corresponds to the Babylonian Empire, with details symbolizing Nebuchadnezzar's humbling and restoration. The second, a bear, represents the Medo-Persian Empire, united as one, with historical conquests fitting the imagery of three ribs in its mouth. The third, a leopard, signifies the swift rise and division of Alexander's Greek Empire into four parts after his death. The fourth beast, uniquely terrifying with iron teeth and ten horns, represents a Roman-like power, crushing and devouring all, with the ten horns paralleling ten confederated kingdoms. A little horn emerges, uprooting three others, possessing human-like eyes and a boastful mouth, indicating a significant individual ruler. The vision in Daniel 7 also reveals divine judgment. The Ancient of Days, seated in judgment, destroys the final enemy, and the Son of Man comes with the clouds of heaven to receive dominion, glory, and an everlasting Kingdom. The saints of the Most High are promised to receive and possess this Kingdom forever. This perspective contrasts human admiration for worldly empires with God's view of them as corrupt and beast-like, ultimately subject to His sovereign rule. The vision affirms that God controls history, that the Kingdom of Jesus Christ will triumph over all nations and endure forever, and that the saints will reign with Him after enduring persecution from the little horn, who will ultimately be destroyed.