explanation. Therefore, the corresponding texts, particularly in chapters 9 and 10–12, are not in the chronological order as they appear in their respective chapters. Furthermore, the descriptions in the chapters do not follow a common sequence. From Chart A we may draw the following conclusions: 1. The first three empires are clearly defined as Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece by direct citations from the text. 2. The Little Horn of chap. 7 is basically the same as the Little Horn of chap. 8, even