The beasts of Daniel 7 aren't just ancient mythology—they're exact prophecies of empires that rose and fell precisely as written. In this entry of The Biblical Bestiary, I sketch and illustrate the bear of Medo-Persia and the four-headed, winged leopard of Greece as I unpack the fulfilled prophecy and the theological weight behind each symbol.

From the bear raised on one side with three ribs in its jaws, to the lightning-fast leopard with four heads and four wings—these creature designs are portraits of history written before it happened. Together, they raise a difficult question: How do we reconcile a good God who uses violent nations to accomplish His will?

The answer changed how I understand sovereignty.

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The Biblical Bestiary is a hand-drawn, No AI series exploring the creatures and beings of Scripture. Each entry pairs concept art illustration with theological study.