These four beasts are four kings that shall arise out of the earth. The attendant's interpretation clarifies that the beasts represent four successive kingdoms (not merely metaphorical but actual historical powers). All four arise from the earth (human sphere of power and ambition), in contrast to the figure like a human being who comes with the clouds (divine sphere of authority). The interpretation frames human empire as arising from earthly, limited sources, while divine kingship originates from heaven.

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