The book of Daniel's Chapter 7 describes a vision of four beasts, interpreted as four kings, with the saints of the Most High receiving the kingdom forever. The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom on earth, different from all others, and will devour the whole earth, trample it, and break it into pieces. The vision also speaks of the great tribulation, the ten-nation confederacy, and the antichrist, who will bring peace and safety on the earth but approach Israel with a peace treaty that will begin the tribulation.
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