The parallel prophecies of Daniel substantially cover the same historical periods:
Empire | Daniel 2 | Daniel 7 | Daniel 8-9 | Daniel 11-12 |
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Babylon 606-539 BC |
Head: Gold Daniel 2:32,37,38 |
Lion with Wings Daniel 7:4,12,17 |
Conquered by Ram Daniel 8:4 |
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Persia 539-331 BC |
Chest & Arms: Silver Daniel 2:32,39 |
Bear Daniel 7:5,12,17 |
Ram Daniel 8:3-7,20 & 9:24-25 |
Kings of Persia Daniel 10:1-2 & 11:1-2 |
Greece 331-168 BC |
Belly & Thighs: Brass Daniel 2:32,39 |
4 Winged Leopard Daniel 7:6,12,17 |
Goat Daniel 8:5-9,21,22 |
Greek Kings of North & South Daniel 11:2-6,40 |
Rome 168 BC – 476 AD |
Legs: Iron Daniel 2:33-35,40-44 |
10 Horned Dragon Daniel 7:7-8,11,17-26 |
Little Horn Daniel 8:9-13,22-25 People of Prince Daniel 9:25-27 |
“He/Him” Daniel 11:16-45 |
Rome: Divided 476 AD – End of Time |
Feet & Toes: Iron & Clay Daniel 2:33,35,40-45 |
Ten Horns (Europe) Daniel 7:7-8,17-26 |
Little Horn Daniel 8:25-26 |
Ships of Kittim Daniel 11:16-45 |
The Papacy 538-1798 AD |
Little Horn Daniel 7:8,17-26 |
Little Horn Daniel 8:25-26 & 9:27 |
Forsakers of Holy Covenant Daniel 11:30-35,45 Scatterer of Holy People Daniel 12:7 Abomination of Desolation Daniel 12:11-12 |
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Kingdom of Christ | Stone Daniel 2:34,35,44,45 |
Judgement In Heaven: Daniel 7:9-14 On Earth: Daniel 7:26-27 |
Messiah Prince of Covenant Daniel 9:24-27 Judgement on the Desolator Daniel 9:27 |
Michael Daniel 12:1-3 |