The parallel prophecies of Daniel substantially cover the same historical periods:
| Empire | Daniel 2 | Daniel 7 | Daniel 8-9 | Daniel 11-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon 606-539 BC | Head: Gold Daniel 2:32,37,38 | Lion with Wings Daniel 7:4,12,17 | Conquered by Ram Daniel 8:4 | |
| Persia 539-331 BC | Chest & Arms: Silver Daniel 2:32,39 | Bear Daniel 7:5,12,17 | Ram Daniel 8:3-7,20 & 9:24-25 | Kings of Persia Daniel 10:1-2 & 11:1-2 |
| Greece 331-168 BC | Belly & Thighs: Brass Daniel 2:32,39 | 4 Winged Leopard Daniel 7:6,12,17 | Goat Daniel 8:5-9,21,22 | Greek Kings of North & South Daniel 11:2-6,40 |
| Rome 168 BC – 476 AD | Legs: Iron Daniel 2:33-35,40-44 | 10 Horned Dragon Daniel 7:7-8,11,17-26 | Little Horn Daniel 8:9-13,22-25 People of Prince Daniel 9:25-27 | “He/Him” Daniel 11:16-45 |
| Rome: Divided 476 AD – End of Time | Feet & Toes: Iron & Clay Daniel 2:33,35,40-45 | Ten Horns (Europe) Daniel 7:7-8,17-26 | Little Horn Daniel 8:25-26 | Ships of Kittim Daniel 11:16-45 |
| The Papacy 538-1798 AD | Little Horn Daniel 7:8,17-26 | Little Horn Daniel 8:25-26 & 9:27 | Forsakers of Holy Covenant Daniel 11:30-35,45 Scatterer of Holy People Daniel 12:7 Abomination of Desolation Daniel 12:11-12 | |
| Kingdom of Christ | Stone Daniel 2:34,35,44,45 | Judgement In Heaven: Daniel 7:9-14 On Earth: Daniel 7:26-27 | Messiah Prince of Covenant Daniel 9:24-27 Judgement on the Desolator Daniel 9:27 | Michael Daniel 12:1-3 |