My understanding is that writers most often set the theme of their publications at the start and will summarise at the end. It seems to me that if one takes that approach, then the attached image makes sense.
there seems to be considerable argument over whether we can use the above approach in the Bible...although in the context of this question the prophecies of Daniel are the focus.
What i find interesting is that Daniel seems to focus his writings almost entirely on the kingdoms of the future and sometimes even the very distant future (end times). That i believe would then very naturally link with another bible book speaking about such things...ie the book of Revelation. It appears quite often we are willing to accept that link, so why not links between chapters in daniel itself that very much appear to be describing the same things?
I have found this illustration linking points between Daniel 2,7, and 8.
Why is it not sensible to say that Daniel 2, 7, & 8 are not talking about the exact same kingdoms?
there seems to be considerable argument over whether we can use the above approach in the Bible...although in the context of this question the prophecies of Daniel are the focus.
What i find interesting is that Daniel seems to focus his writings almost entirely on the kingdoms of the future and sometimes even the very distant future (end times). That i believe would then very naturally link with another bible book speaking about such things...ie the book of Revelation. It appears quite often we are willing to accept that link, so why not links between chapters in daniel itself that very much appear to be describing the same things?
I have found this illustration linking points between Daniel 2,7, and 8.
Why is it not sensible to say that Daniel 2, 7, & 8 are not talking about the exact same kingdoms?